Question

In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," what does Tom Robinson's trial symbolize?

Answer 1

that the community basically killed a mocking bird. Tom Robinson didn't do anything wrong, however, he was shot.

As Atticus said "it is a sin to kill a mockingbird"
and miss Maude said "because all they do is sing and and bring people joy"
Tom was the Mockingbird.