What is the symbolism of Miss Maudie's house burning down in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Answer 1

Miss. Maudie's house burning down symbolizes that not everyone is racist in Maycomb. It shows that those who are not rasict, are burned down. They're shut down for believing that all men are created equal. So people treat them differently.

We learn that the community pulls together in times of crisis. And also, Scout finds that while watching the fire she has mysteriously been draped with a blanket to warm her in the cold night by a someone she did not see. We suspect that the charitable giver is Boo Radley.

The fire symbolizes how people can come together as one and it doesn't matter the color of skin or race. The ashes symbolize the African Americans and the snow symbolizes the white people.

but where is the evidence from the book

Answer 2

The burning of Miss Maudie's house in "To Kill a Mockingbird" symbolizes the destruction of innocence and goodness in the community, echoing the theme of moral decay and prejudice. It also serves as a reflection of the wider social injustice and intolerance present in Maycomb. Additionally, the way the community comes together to support Miss Maudie after the fire represents resilience, unity, and hope.