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Barriers between categories often break down, if even only momentarily. The central figure of imagery is the mockingbird. I'd rather you shot at tin cans in the backyard, but I know you'll go after birds. Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are clearly identified with the mockingbird. Nor are the institutions themselves pure or simple.