How do Scout and Jem from To Kill a Mockingbird symbolize a mockingbird?

The
mockingbird of the title of 's novel refers to a bird that contributes
only its positive and beautiful gift of song to the world.andcan be linked with this symbol
because of their youth and their innocence. The title of the novel refers to a significant theme
of the work as a whole, which is the loss of innocencea loss suggested by the killing of the
innocent songbird.

Though Jem is older than Scout, he appears to have a more
sensitive nature, especially as he approaches the changes and challenges of adolescence. Because
he is slightly older, he also understands more about the trial than Scout, which means the
outcome and the death of Tom Robinson hits him harder. Jem's loss of innocence is more acute
than Scout's because he is old enough to be upset by the injustices he has observed but young
enough to feel severe disappointment in a world that used to feel trustworthy and safe. Scout's
childishness, strength, and less sensitive nature...