In chapter 15, I think it is so sad how these people are treating black people. I know that’s how it went in the olden days, but Scout saved the day by sneaking out and talking to Mr. Cunningham. Atticus is one dedicated and kind man to protect Mr. Robinson. In chapter 16, it shows you how much of a difference whites are treated then blacks. The blacks had to sit in the top part of the courtroom and then whites got to sit on the bottom floor. Chapter 17 was intense with the court case. Ewell seems so dumb when being asked questions; it’s so obvious in a way that the Tom didn’t hurt the girl! They’re just having this case b/c he’s black seems like. Chapter 18 was really fun to read. Atticus asked the lady so many good questions and she was so dumb! She couldn’t even answer most of them and felt so pressured. She knows her father did it, but she can’t admit it! Frustrating yet good chapter. In chapter 19, the lawyers asked really good questions to the witnesses. Tom’s story is completely different than the Ewell’s. Tom’s seems more truthful, I feel so bad that he has to go through this and people are so rude to him-Mr. Gilmer. Chapter 20 was creepy with Mr. Raymond talking to them. I didn’t really understand it, but it kind of creeped me out. Atticus’s ending talk was so good! It was really well written, and it made complete sense. Cal really yelled and was mad at the kids for going to the court case in chapter 21. They always get in trouble, she shouldn’t be surprised or anything. I’m so sad that Tom didn’t win. But I thought it was interesting how the the judge wanted Atticus to defend Tom b/c he had such a chance to win this thing over w/ a Negro on his side. It’s so sad and it’s so obvious that Tom didn’t hurt the girl! Chapter 23 was a big learning experience for the kids. They disagreed with what everyone thought and I agree with the kids. They didn’t understand why everyone hated or treated people a certain way on how the people act of live who just who they are. Chapter 24 was boring with the ladies just sitting around talking. But when they heard that Tom died I was so sad. I’ve already seen the movie so I knew what was coming but it’s so sad to think he was so scared. Just aggravates me how much people didn’t like black people back then. He had such a chance of winning the case if he just held on a little longer!! It was sad seeing Mrs. Robinson’s reaction when she found out her husband died in chapter 25. Must have been hard to tell her that and to hear it! I don’t get the end of the chapter though on how Jem would never speak to Scout again if she said something to Atticus. I didn’t quite catch what she wasn’t aloud to speak of.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
TKAM ch. 7-14
I thought it was really creepy in Chapter 7 how people kept putting stuff in the tree’s hole for the kids. They were fascinated by it, but obviously someone was watching them and that is creepy to me, not cool and fascinating. I was confused why the tree was closed, I know the reason Mr. Radley did it, but what is the real reason? I thought it was real cool how it snowed in Chapter 8. How the kids got to build a snowman and everything. It’s funny how they said don’t step in the snow or you’ll waste it! When Miss Maudie’s place caught on fire, that was weird and creepy. I find it funny yet creepy how Boo gave Scout the blanket without Scout knowing he did because she was so mesmerized by the fire. In Chapter 9 I thought Francis was such a jerk to Scout. He was rude and made her get in trouble. I thought it was fun to hear about their house and the times they had. Uncle Jack seems fun to be around and to talk to. I thought it was funny how when Atticus and Uncle J were talking how they really wanted Scout to hear all of it, that interested me. Chapter 10 was sad how the dog was suffering and then got shot. They all just watched it walk and they all were so scared of it, I was a bit confused by that part. I guess it’s just some old fashioned type of thing they did. In chapter 11, it’s so sad that the old lady died. Jem and Scout were really mean to her in the beginning, but then when he started reading to her he felt so bad for her. It all links together about the alarm clock now. It was cool to see what Cal’s church was like in chapter 12. It was interesting the conversations they had and the whole deal about collecting money. Jem and Scout learned a lot from that experience and I think they enjoyed it. Aunt Alexandra seems really annoying. Now that she is going to stay with them, she’s a bit obnoxious in chapter 13. She won’t leave Jem and Scout alone. In chapter 14, Alexandra really annoyed me. She just can’t stop picking on Scout, it’s bothersome. I think it’s funny how Dill comes back. He’s fun to read about so I’m glad he returns in this chapter.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
TKAM 1-6
Chapter 1 started out really creepy, all they talked about was the Radleys’ and how they never come out of their house, etc. In chapter 2, I thought it was really funny how Scout and the teacher didn’t get along on the first day of school. The teacher sounded beyond insane, but Scout handled it well I thought. I didn’t know back in the olden days you go to school then go home and eat or something then go back to school, I thought that was interesting. The Ewell boy was so mean to the teacher, I felt bad for her. But if he wants to live in the dumps he can. In chapter 3, Scout was very mean to Walter, I felt bad for him. He can’t help the way he eats, etc. In chapter 4, summer has finally come and Dill returns. They start to make up a whole bunch of games, I think it’s entertaining. They think of good clever games. They have good imaginations! Chapter 5 was fun how they made the letter and we’re trying to give it to Boo. I can see them trying to do that, I thought it was funny. I feel bad for Scout and how the 2 boys just left her. But, she seems to be getting along with the neighbor who is telling her a lot of gossip about the Radleys’. Chapter 6 creeped me out! I would never creep into someone’s yard like that at night! Then go back and get my pants at 2 in the morning. They’re crazy kids.