Chapters
3€“12 encompass the majority of part 1 and the introductory chapter to part 2. They also
establish the foundation of the , the setting, the plot, and the theme.
Rather than attempting to identify ALL symbolism and , it may be helpful to begin by
looking for a theme in each chapter or how the chapter fits into the rest of the
story.
For example, in ,learns about the golden rule: treating others the way
you want to be treated and thinking about situations from another person's perspective. The
ability to consider another person's feelings is a symbol of maturity.
demonstrates his journey toward maturity when he invites Walter to the Finch home for lunch. Jem
understands that Walter is embarrassed by his family's poverty, and he meets the boy's need for
food in a way that does not embarrass him.
When Calpurnia scolds Scout for
making Walter feel embarrassed about using so much syrup on his food, Scout doesn't understand
how she has embarrassed Walter by asking an innocent question. This incident foreshadows Scout's
loss of innocence as she recognizes the racism and prejudice in Maycomb.
It
may also be helpful to make note of important events in each chapter as you read, and then
consider what the event symbolizes or if it foreshadows an upcoming event. Think about theof the
booksuch as fairness, standing up for what's right, and the journey from childhood to becoming a
young adult.
Names and characteristics are also sources of symbolism. For
example, 's last name is Finch. A finch is a bird that can be as small as four inches and is
known for its singing voice. Could the finch be a symbol of Atticus as one "little"
person standing against the whole town to defend what he believes is
right?
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