What are some symobls in To Kill A Mockingbird besides the Mockingbird meaning innocence?

Question

What are some symobls in To Kill A Mockingbird besides the Mockingbird meaning innocence?

Answer 1

boo radley was a symbol of the children growing up and maturing. because at the beginning they thought of him as some supernatural monster but by the end they accepted him as a normal human except for the fact that he was very lonely.

also i think Tom Robinson and his case were symbols of racism that took place during this time.

Answer 2

Symbolism in To Kill a Mockingbird   (ESSAYs)

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Answer 3

Boo Radley is also a symbol of maturity.

Scout learns over time that growing up changes your perspective...

Answer 4

The mockingbird and songbirds in general as symbols of innocence are the main ones.  Boo is also a symbol in that he is one of the most important "innocents" of the novel.  Boo also symbolizes the good that exists in everyone, even those we don't understand.  You could probably pick a few things from the novel to symbolize childhood, such as the tire swing, and the gifts in the tree could symbolize generosity and kindness and the benefits those qualities can bring.

There are numerous on line resources to help you with this novel, and with questions such as this one.  Many of them offer chapter summaries, list of characters, character sketches, discussions of themes, setting, imagery, and symbolism, etc.  Do a search for “study guides for To Kill a Mockingbird” etc., and you will find many sites.  Also, do a search here on yahoo answers for To Kill a Mockingbird and you will find a wealth of information.  

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