Posting #7

Post #7

Chapters 20-24

To Kill a Mockingbird

1. End of Chapter 21

"I looked around.  They were standing.  All around us and the balcony on the opposite wall, the Negroes were getting to their feet.  Reverend Syke's voice was as distant as Judge Taylor's:  'Miss Jean Louise, stand up.  Your father's passin'.'"

2. I chose this quote because it shows how much the black community respects Atticus for doing what he did, defending Tom Robinson.  They all respect him for defending a social outcast, someone that was viewed as not even a human being.

3. I think that the black community will never forget this act of kindness that Atticus showed for Tom Robinson.  I also think that if any misfortune comes to the Finch family, the black community will be there to help them and lend them a hand.

Questions:

1. Atticus did a very kind thing in defending Tom Robinson, but some folks of Maycomb didn't like what he was doing.  Do you think anything is going to happen to Atticus?  What?

2. How do you think the story is going to end?

Posting #6

Post #6

Chapters 16-19

To Kill a Mockingbird

1. Beginning of Chapter 16

"'So it took an eight-year old child to bring 'em to their senses, didn't it?' said Atticus.  'That proves something-that a gang of wild animals can be stopped, simply because they're still human.'"

2. This quote shows how Scout, a  little child, stopped a whole crush of men from hurting or doing anything to Atticus.  All humans at one point or another come to their senses of to what they're doing, and for this case that point came when Scout tried to be nice to Mr.Cunningham.

3. I have learned that Scout is a very interesting individual with this quote.  Despite her being way out of place when she burst into the mob, she still was nice to Mr.Cunningham, which in turn made him decide against hurting Atticus.  I think that incidents like these are what shape Scout, and I think that as the story progresses we will see more of these awkward moments in Scout's life.

Questions:

1.  What do you think the court is going to decide in Tom Robinson's case? Why?

 

2. Who do you think raped Mayella? Why?

Posting #5

Post #5

Chapters 13-15

To Kill a  Mockingbird

1. From the beginning of Chapter 14

"Alexandra, Calpurnia's not leaving this house until she wants to.  You may otherwise, but I couldn't have got along without her all these years.  She's a faithful member of this family and you'll simply have to accept things the way they are."

2. I chose this quote because it shows how important Calpurnia is to the family and Atticus.  She has been with them so long, she is like another part of the family.  She has practically been a mother to Jem and Scout, and as Atticus said, they probably wouldn't have gotten along. 

3. I think that Calpurnia will become even closer to the family as the book progresses.  I have also learned a lot about how Atticus feels about Alexandra saying these things about Calpurnia.  Calpurnia has been described as being quite close to the family, but this quote shows exactly how significant she has been in the Finch's lives. 

Questions:

1. Do you know anyone like Calpurnia?  Not related to you, but very very close to your family?  Describe them.

2. Why do you think that Atticus regards Calpurnia this highly?

Posting #4

Post #4

Chapters 10-12

To Kill a Mockingbird

1. "'What's the matter with you, boy, can't you talk?' said Mr. Tate grinning at Jem.  'Didn't you know your daddy's--' 'Hush, Heck' said Atticus, ' Let's go back to town.'"

2. I chose this quote because it shows how Atticus feels about his talent.  When Heck Tate tries to tell Jem that Atticus is a great shot, Atticus shushes him and walks away.  It shows that Atticus isn't very proud of his ability to shoot anything.  

3. I have learned about Atticus in this quote.  Not only have I learned that is isn't proud of his talent, he also hasn't told his children either.  I personally think that Atticus hasn't told Scout or Jem because not only is he not proud of it, he hopes that Scout and Jem won't think that guns are cool and start flaunting shooting skills too.

Questions:

1. Atticus seems to be a man of many talents, but talents such as this one he isn't proud of.  Why do you think he hasn't told them?

2. Scout asks Cal if she can go to her house one day.  Why do you think Scout wants to go to Calpurnia's house?

Posting #3

Post #3
Chapters 8 & 9
To Kill a Mockingbird

1. End of Chapter 8
Miss Maudie puzzled me. With most of her possessions gone and her beloved yard a shambles, she still took a lively and cordial interest in Jem's and my affairs.

2. This quote shows how despite everything bad that has happened, Miss Maudie still looks on the bright side of things. It also shows how much of an adult Jem and Scout view her, as she still talks to them as if nothing ever happened.

3. I have learned that Miss Maudie is kind of like Jem and Scout's technical aunt. Despite what happens to her, she still talks to them about their lives and how they are doing without asking anything in return. I think that Miss Maudie's relationship will grow with Jem and Scout as the book progresses.

Questions:
1. Do you know anyone like Miss Maudie? What do you consider that person if so?

2. How would feel if your house burnt down and you lost all of your most beloved possessions, in Miss Maudie's case her azaleas.

Posting #2

Posting #1
Chapters 4-7
To Kill a Mockingbird

1.End of Chapter 6
"Maybe so, but- I just wanta keep it that way, Scout. We shouldn'a done that tonight, Scout."It was then, I suppose, that Jem and I first began to part company. Sometimes I did not understand him, but my periods of bewilderment were short-lived.

2. I chose this quote because it shows how both of them are growing up and becoming different people. They are growing up different, as much as Scout would hate to grow up as a "girl, and are becoming farther apart.

3. This quote tells me that the two are going to grow farther apart as the book progresses. I predict that soon, they won't share the same kind of bond that they did during the beginning of the book, like when they played the Radley game. It also has a moral meaning, as it shows that Scout is becoming more lady like and Jem is becoming more like a wild boy.

Questions:
1. There are many inanimate characters in this book, the Radley house, the tree with the "gifts in it, what do you think is the most significant of these characters? Why?

2. Jem repeatedly says that Scout is becoming more lady like as the book progresses, and Scout hates this. Why do you think this is?

To Kill a Mockingbird Post #1

Posting #1
Chapters 1-3
To Kill a Mockingbird

1.End of Chapter 1:
"The old house was the same, droopy and sick, but as we stared down the street we thought we saw an inside shutter move. Flick. A tiny, almost invisible movement, and the house was still. "

2. I chose this quote because it shows how scary and intimidating the Radley House was for the children that lived in Maycomb. I think that this is another reason that most of the kids think that Boo is a scary person. Since he lives in this big scary house and stabbed his father with a pair of scissors, he must be a scary person too.

3. This house is another aspect of the story. It shows how Scout, Jem, and Dill think about the Radleys. It will most likely have more roles in the story as we learn more about the little town of Maycomb and ominous Boo Radley.

Questions:
1. What character do you think your personality is most like? Stephanie Crawford the town gossip or that rough type of person like Scout?

2. Who is your favorite character in the book so far? Why?