In harper lee’s to kill a mockingbird, the image of the mockingbird carries great symbolic weight. based on the following excerpt, what could the mockingbird symbolize? mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. they don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. that's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird. the mockingbird symbolizes the beauty of music because it gives immense pleasure to people through its melodious singing. the mockingbird symbolizes the softer side of nature, because unlike most wild creatures, it doesn’t harm human habitat. the mockingbird symbolizes life that should be preserved for the nonmaterial value it provides people through its singing. the mockingbird symbolizes the aesthetic beauty of nature because it lifts the moods of people by singing its heart out. nextreset

The mockingbird symbolizes life that should be preserved for the non material value it provides people through its singing.

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.