What Does Miss Maudie Symbolize In To Kill A Mockingbird

What does the flowers symbolize in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee? There are several different flowers that symbolize different things. For instance, the characters all have different personalities. There are many different characters, for example, Miss Maudie symbolizes pink azaleas, Mrs. Dubose symbolizes white camellias, and Mayella Ewell symbolizes red geraniums. In the novel, Miss Maudie symbolizes a pink azalea flower. “ She was a widow, a chameleon lady who worked in her flower beds…” (pg.56). She is stronger than most women in Maycomb. She always remains positive about things. When her house was burning down, she still showed how she always remains positive no matter the situation. It also shows that she is a very simple person who likes simple things, and does not expect a lot of exceptional things from life. She enjoys and appreciates things she already has.“Always wanted a smaller house, Jem Finch, Gives me more yard.” (pg.61). She wants more yard so she can have more room to plant her flowers. She lives alone, so she does not really need a lot of room, nevertheless, she never achieves to get bored being alone. She fits in with the other

“ One corner of the yard, though, bewildered Maycomb. Against the fence, in a line, were six chipped-enamel slop jars holding brilliant red geraniums, cared for as tenderly as if they belonged to Miss Maudie Atkinson…” (pg.228). She is different than the other Ewell’s and wants to be around better surroundings. She needs a companion. Mayella has got to take care of seven kids mostly by herself. She learned how to do things on her own because her father was never legitimately there to help her. Mayella is an independent 17 year old that does not have any friends. The geraniums overall symbolize determination. Mayella was determined to get Tom Robinson arrested. She is also determined to get a better life for herself and for her