12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men was a very interesting play/book. I really liked it because it had a guy (juror 8) who stood up for what was right, and what he believed in. When reading this play, I felt like everyone could some how connect to each character in a way. Juror 8 is a truly brave person, who everyone can try to relate too. I really was happy when Juror 3 was alone in the end. When he changed his vote after everyone else left, I could tell he was a coward. I'm gal that everyone could see that Juror 8 was right and agreed with him.

TKAMB Chapters 15&16

In these two chapters, we are really introduced to the racism in Maycomb County. The jury is only not help Tom Robinson, because he is a black male. If he were white, people would not think of him as guilty. It is upsetting to me that people see he did not commit this crime, but nobody will say anything. Atticus is a true hero because he stands up for what is truly right. Things could get better throughout the rest of the trial chapters.

TKAMB Chapters 17-19

These three chapters show that Tom Robinson was really innocent. He did not rape Mayeilla and I think everyone in town knows it. People just say that he committed this crime because of his race. I believe that this is so wrong, but back in that time, they did not know that was racist. Tom Robinson was wrongly accused because he was black and Mayeilla was white. If things were different, Tom would have been proven not guilty. I really hope that in the next chapters, things can get a little better.

TKAMB Chapters 12-14

In Chapter 12, Scout notices that Jem is growing up, and starts leaving her behind. Jem is almost a grown man, and does not need to play childish games with his little sister. Scout has trouble understanding things like this, that's why I believe she feels so alone. Once she starts growing up, she will understand how maturity works.

Chapter 13 introduces Alexandra, Atticus's sister. Alexandra sees Scout and is very upset that she is like another boy. She tells Scout to become a lady, not a man. I think that Alexandra is just trying to help Attcius raise Scout to be a girl. Scout even dresses like she is a boy! When Atticus gets offended by Alexandra trying to help, she even points that out to him. I think that Scout will definitely mature and change throughtout the rest of the book.

Chapter 14 relates to Chapters 12 & 13. Scout starts fighting with Alexandra because she does not want to dress like a girl, or stop doing fun things with the boys. She wants Jem and her to have fun like they always do. Scout will learn soon that you can not stay young forever, and just do whatever. She will have to grow up sooner or later.

TKAMB Chapter 10-11

Within Chapter 10, Scout and Jem show that they are embarrassed because Atticus is much older in age, than other parents. I thought that this was a part that every child could relate to at some point. Everyone can be embarrassed from how their parents look for their age. That's a "normal thing" for kids to deal with. I liked that being in this book, because it really shows how Scout and Jem view Atticus. 

Chapter 11 was upsetting because Mrs. Dubose passed away. I really was not expecting this in any way. This chapter really showed how she was ready to die and, how she was very courageous when the time came. Mrs. Dubose showed true courage because when death came knocking, she opened the door and didn't think twice. 

TKAMB Chapter 9

Chapter 9 is when the trial is just starting. I can really tell that a lot of people do not like the colored folks, but everyone thinks Tom Robinson is not guilty. It is very intresting that Atticus does not care about his "family name" or what people think of him. He just wants to help win Tom Robinson's case because Atticus knows that Tom would not rape Mayella. I am curious to see if they actually win this case. It would be very hard to be the jury in this case because you want to project white women, but no discriminate colored people either. 

TKAMB Chapters 7&8

Within Chapter 7, Scout finds the hole in the tree near the Radley's house. It does seem quite suspicious right now, and i feel as though Boo Radley will end up relating to it. I really think the soap figures are kinda creepy. Who just decides to make soap figures of people? Creeper status! But I'm sure throughout the rest of the book, the hole will have more of a meaning. 

In Chapter 8, I was surprised that Miss Maudie's house burnt down. I have a feeling that she did it or Boo Radley could have. Also, I think that Boo definitely gave Scout the blanket. He could have burnt down the house and saw that she was cold, and tried helping her. Boo is trying to talk to Scout, but why? She is only a child, so why bother her?

TKAMB Chapter 4&5

Chapter 4 basically talked about how Scout was finishing up the 1st grade, and how she thought that it was quite easy. I believe that this year in Scout's life was easy for her, because she is still so little. Scout does not have to worry about as many things as Jem, who is in 5th grade. Even though Scout does not really mind school now, she will start to miss making little projects with crayons when she has to type essays. 

Chapter 5 mainly talked about the beginning of summer and how Dill was back in Maycomb County. Jem and Dill also start getting into more trouble by trying to deliver a note to Boo Radley. I can tell that the older the boys get, the more trouble they start to get in to as well. They also start to leave Scout out of more of the things they do. They say that Scout is just a girl and that she can't hang out with them. Just because Scout is a girl, does not mean she can't hang out with the boys.

TKAMB Chapter 2&3

Chapters 2&3 were starting to get interesting. Scout talked about how she was upset that Dill was leaving them and school was starting shortly. I can tell that Scout is actually excited for school cause she can walk with Jem, and they can still play. Once she gets there Jem has already told her to stay away from him. She also doesn't like Miss Carolina because she thinks that Atticus is teaching her how to read, incorrectly. Everyone always has a bad day at school and that doesn't mean that you just stop going. When Atticus talks to Scout I can really tell that is trying to be the father that he can be by himself. 

TKAMB Chapter 1

Chapter 1 was not really interesting for me. All Scout talked about was Maycomb and her family history. I personal didn't find that interesting and it took me some time to get into this book more. She started interesting with Jem hurting his arm and Dill. Than afterward she went off topic and I just got lost. Scout definitely likes talking about her father Atticus a lot, that's mainly what she discussed. I guess she really wanted the readers to know about him and his job. She also liked talking about people in the town and telling the readers all their background info. Maybe she is leading us into something more.