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.