What symbols could reflect Scout, Jem, Atticus, Calpurnia, Miss Maudie, Aunt Alexandra and Dill besides the Mockingbird?

A
symbol is often an object that represents or stands for something else. For each of thelisted, I
would think about what they like to do or important events in the story that involve that
character. Then pick an object that might have been used by that character or used in that
situation. For someone like , you might choose something law related. He's a lawyer, so a law
book or even a gavel makes sense. I realize he isn't a judge, but the gavel is so symbolic of a
courtroom, that I believe it works just fine for Atticus. I think a gun might work for him too,
since he is handed the weapon in order to shoot the rabid dog. For Calpurnia, I think an apron
would work well. She's in charge of much of the cooking and cleaning, and she is likely to be
wearing one more often than not.

She stopped shyly at the
railing and waited to get Judge Taylors attention. She was in a fresh apron and she carried an
envelope in her hand.

Judge Taylor saw her and said, Its Calpurnia, isnt
it?

For , I would use a pair of pants. That might sound
strange, but Jem losing his pants and getting them back at night is a favorite part of the book
for me. Using pants for Jem also allows you to tie his symbol to 's symbol because you could use
a clothing item for Scout too. Use overalls for Scout's symbol. They are important because they
represent her tomboy personality and are a point of contention between her and other
ladies.

Dont you contradict me! Mrs. Dubose bawled.
And you she pointed an arthritic finger at mewhat are you doing in those overalls? You
should be in a dress and camisole, young lady! Youll grow up waiting on tables if somebody
doesnt change your waysa Finch waiting on tables at the O.K. Caf©hah!