What are 5 symbols of Atticus Finch and why are these symbols?Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird

The moral voice of To Kill a
Mockingbird, Atticus Finch possesses many sterling qualities that are
displayed throughout the novel.  While there are many qualities that render themselves
to symbolic representation, here are a few
suggestions

1. the
   finch- Since this is the surname of Atticus, this little bird must be
   used by Harper Lee for good reason.  He is a community bird, for one thing; Atticus,
   too, certainly has a strong sense of community as he always tries to maintain amicable
   relations with his neighbors and townspeople.  Also, the little bird possesses a gentle
   personality just as Atticus does.  Whenever there is conflict, Atticus calmly explains
   what is right to the children.
   


2. spectacles/eyeglasses -
   Atticus is known for having a bad eye, yet he can still shoot well.  He compensates for
   his weak eyesight by understanding that he must "climb into the skin" of others in order
   to be objective about them.


3. the Mobile
   Register - Atticus is a very literate man who teaches his children so
   subtly that they do not even realize they are learning.  Miss Caroline is upset that her
   father has already taught her to read, but Scout does not know when he has done so; she
   believes that she just picked up the paper one day and read.  In addition, this
   newspaper can symbolize Atticus as he is very civic and extends his horizons beyond
   Maycomb.


4. the
   courthouse/courtroom-  As a lawyer and representative of Maycomb, Atticus
   strives to be fair to all.  He defends the rights of the oppressed Tom Robinson because
   he does not want his children to grow up with the "usual disease" of
   Maycomb.


5. a three-pieced pinstriped
   suit- Always a gentleman, Atticus is well-bred and kind.  In the film
   version of the novel, he is always portrayed as wearing his
   suits.