Symbols in characters' names

Symbols in characters' names

1. Atticus

   • An Ancient Roman who immersed himself in literature. Wisdom, justice courage and temperance and common character traits

2. Scout

   • Boy Scout
     • Suggests Scout is adventurous and a Tom boy

3. Jem

   • Something precious

4. Calpurnia

   • The name of Julius Caesar's wife

5. Dill

   • 'weedy' like a young boy
   • Link with nature

6. Boo Radley

   • 'Boo' associated with ghosts
   • 'boo' could also be used to represent childlike characteristics and innocence

7. Finches

   • Used in Darwin's theory of evolution