How Does Lee Use Symbols In To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, is a parallel story about two young children who grow up in a racist southern town and learn that life is not all fun and games. In the beginning of the book the main characters Scout and Jem spend their days playing together and exploring their hometown of Maycomb, Alabama. They are especially intrigued with their mysterious neighbors, the Radley's. Later on in the novel, Scout and Jem’s father Atticus is appointed to defend a black man and the children realize how unfair and prejudice the townspeople of Maycomb really are. The trial of Tom Robinson and the mysterious Radley house come together in an action packed ending. Many things intrigue me about this book. I like the way that Lee uses symbolism throughout the book. It helps the reader understand the characters in great depth.Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are the main examples of symbolism in the book. They do not bother anybody and they just try to help the townspeople yet they are made fun of and gossiped about. The symbolism throughout
the book helps the audience learn the personality of these characters. Another thing that I liked about this book was how suspenseful it was during the trial of Tom Robinson. For example, it took hours for the jury to come up with a verdict. This created a great mood of suspense throughout the courtroom and it made you feel like you were there. The symbolism and suspense throughout the book make it very interesting. To Kill a Mockingbird contains many parts that confuse and anger me.
For example, I did not like how we did not to get to learn more about Boo Radley. We only saw him at the end of the book after he saved Scout and Jem. Another thing I disliked about the book was how much the author talked about the Finch’s neighbors. Instead of writing about the neighbors Lee could have added more to the characters of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson. These are two main dislikes I have for To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird is a great book and a must read for all children. It had symbolism throughout the story that helped the readers know and understand the characters. Also, Scout and Jem Finch grow throughout the novel and they begin to realize what a cruel and unjust place the world really is. To Kill a Mockingbird shows the innocence of children and the troubles they are faced with in their daily
lives.