Symbols in Chapter 8
The Snowman Literal Definition: Figure made of snow that Jem and Scout build to resemble Mr. Avery Symbolic Nature: White snow-Purity and innocence of the children Earth with snow-Assimilation of African Americans Failure of it to combine-Failure of Maycomb to welcome integration Snow will eventually melt-Foreshadows eventual blending of the town
Miss Maudie’s Fire Literal Definition: Miss Maudie’s house fire destroys her home Symbolic Nature: Fire is a cleanse and rebirth Always hated her house-gives her an excuse to build a new one Fire is like trial-event will either destroy or cleanse Maycomb