If the reader wishes to attach symbolism to the snowman that the children make, he/she may see that all the various citizens whom this snowman represents go into the whole of its creation. Likewise, all the citizens of Maycomb, black, white, upper class, middle class, lower class--all are part of the community, all are subject to the laws of nature, all are affected by what happens to the others.
Perhaps, the creation of the snowman by the children demonstrates that they--unlike many of the adults of the community--understand this interrelationship of citizens in Maycomb. Without this understanding, the people of Maycomb suffer the "disease common to Maycomb" of which Atticus Finch speakers. Consequently, the entire community suffers and certain elements in this community are destroyed as a result, just as the snowman suffers damage.
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