Symbols: To Kill a Mockingbird

Person | Symbol | Explanation | Bob Ewell | | Bob Ewell is represented by a stick of dynamite because he is always potentially dangerous and he can at any time explode and hurt someone. | Dolphus Raymond | | The paper bags had coke bottles in them but Mr. Raymond led to believe they were full of whiskey so he can keep his lifestyle with the black people. | Calpurnia | | A Bible represents Cal because she brought Jem and Scout to First purchase and because she taught Scout to write out of the Bible | Dill | | A magazine represents Dill because you never know whether all the stories he makes up are true about his life. | Miss Maudie | | Flowers represent Miss Maudie because she is carefree and easygoing, she also enjoys taking care of all the flowers in her garden | Arthur “Boo” Radley | | A hollow tree represents Boo because like boo the hole is dark and mysterious. Also it is what Boo used to give the children gifts. | Scout | | A clock represents scout because just as a clock changes as time progresses, scout learns more over time and begins to see things differently. | Aunt Alexandra | | A calculator represents Aunt Alexandra because she wants everything to be precise just like when an answer comes out perfectly on a calculator. | Mrs. Dubose | | Ivanhoe represents Mrs. Dubose because when Jem ruined her bushes she made him read the book to her out of punishment and comfort for her last days. | Mayella Ewell | | A doormat represents Mayella because she is always used by other people. She has to care for her siblings and her dad abuses her and she has no say for herself. | Atticus | | A mockingbird represents Atticus because like a mockingbird, Atticus tries to make everything peaceful and just. Atticus doesn’t harm anyone intentionally either. | Mr. Nathan Radley | | A gun represents Nathan because when he thought that a Negro was outside he tried to shoot at him but it turned out to be the children