Scout is referring to a time that her dad spoke these words to Jem. Scout asks Miss Maudie about what Atticus says because it is the first time she has ever heard him talk about something being a sin. Miss Maudie couldn't agree more with Atticus and her and Scout go on with conversation.
This quote is one of the many that actually mention the title of the book in the quote. It is commonly referred to because of its importance and meaning. From my point of view, I think bluejays represent the guilty or bad and the mockingbird resembles the innocent or good. I take from the quote that it is okay to accuse and punish the people who deserve to be if you have the chance to. I also take that you should never take down someone who hasn't done a single thing to hurt you. In the novel, Bob Ewell is obviously making a huge mistake by trying to accuse Tom Robinson of something he has not done. Tom Robinson is without a doubt a mockingbird in this case, and look at where this accusation got Bob Ewell in the end. The whole town is in total disagreement with him, he goes crazy, and eventually ends up dead after the attack on poor Scout and Jem. This quote is an example of "words of wisdom" because it provides a major life lesson in one sentance. Do not attack something unless it has given you MULTIPLE reasons to.
(The picture is of a mockingbird to represent innocence and good.)
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