Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird Theme | Have students identify and illustrate themes in Blues Ain't No Mockingbird
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Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird
The Jumper
Goldilocks
From the title of the story, the reader can infer that "blues", or misfortunes, of others are unlike the mockingbird and do not suggest self-pity or death. More clearly, the misfortunes of others should not be exploited or mocked.
Looking at the story of the man attempting suicide, it is evident that Granny has contempt and disgust for people who try to take advantage of situations for their own benefit.
Followed by the story of Goldilocks, who goes into another person's home with blatant disrespect for the property and privacy of the owners, this last anecdote circles back to the invasion of personal space and privacy that Granny experiences with the cameramen.