The first chapters of this book I found intriguing over anything. I thought it was very confusing yet interesting how there are three point of views as you read on. There is the view from modern day, the view from the 1960s when she wrote the book, and the 1930s view.  I was just about ready to stop reading after the first few pages (the density of the writing) but as I kept reading I found it started to flow and become more easy to read as you adapt to her style of writing. Overall, I like the book a lot more than I expected when I go to read a "classic". I find it interesting how the narrator is made out to be a young child although talks as if she's older. Which also adds onto the effect of having three perspectives on reading the book. The one where segregation is okay, the one where civil rights are on the edge of changing, and the one where everything has changed and segregation sounds terrible. I look forward to reading on 

To Kill A Mockingbird

           I really like the way the characters were described in Chapter 1. You feel like you are in the characters place. Also, the book is very realistic feeling and you can easily picture what is being described.  I wonder why she doesn’t miss her mother like her brother did. Was it because she had hardly known her or did something happen? I’m also confused on what the significance of closed doors was because they keep repeating how the Radley’s doors were always closed. I like how the author makes it clear the time period this book takes place in and the racial discrimination that takes place in it. For example, when the sheriff didn’t have the heart to put Boo Radley in jail alongside Negroes, so he locked him in the court basement instead. However, I am confused why Mr. Radley yelled that Boo was trying to kill his parents, but then he didn’t want the sheriff to do anything to Boo because he didn’t do anything and wasn’t crazy. I predict that the curtains moving a little after Jem touches the house will play a significance in the book. Overall, I like the book so far and it seems very interesting.

To kill a mockingbird

I thought that the first three chapters of to kill a mocking bird gave an incite full look into what the time period was like back in the 1930s. It shows how gullible young children are and how far they can stretch the truth. It helped to show me that the people back then were very respectful for the most part and didn't have very high standards for hygiene. 

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 1-3

After reading the first three chapters of the book, I found chapter three the most intriguing. I found it quite comical that the teacher did not appreciate Scout learning at home and told her not to read and write until the third grade. In our world today, a teacher would encourage a child to read at their own leisure and learn new things. In this same chapter, I found it very generous that Jem invited Walter to lunch. Scout may not have understood why Jem was being so thoughtful, but he had a caring heart and new that Walter deserved a decent meal. I couldn't help but giggle at the part where the mouse came out of the boys hair. Startling to the teacher but entertaining to me. My other comment on these few chapters would be that the tale of the Radley house was a very interesting legend with different factors that built up and contributed to the tale. It seems as though that poor family cannot catch a break and everything is doomed to go wrong in that house. It shows that different races reacted differently to the house, almost as if to show discrimination. In one quote it says, "A Negro would not pass the Radley Place at night, he would cut across the sidewalk opposite and whistle as he walked." (Pg. 13)

To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapter 1

Just by reading the first few chapters, I can already tell that I am going to like this book. I like how the author was very vivid with her details; it made me feel as if I was actually there as I was reading. I also liked how she really showed how different things were in that time period, like when she said that "the sheriff hadn't had the heart to put [Boo Radley] in jail alongside the Negroes, so [he] was locked in the courthouse basement." I really want to learn more about the Radley's and their story because that part of the story really interested me. But overall, I am excited to read on and find out what will happen next.

To Kill a Mockingbird

As the book begins, I feel like the adventures and behavior of Boo Radley is going to affect our main characters as they try to get to know him.  Dill is also the only reason that they try to get to know him.  Also, even with Boo's behavior and with what he has done, they are not keeping him in jail because 'the sheriff hadn't had the heart to put him in jail alongside Negroes, so Boo was locked in the courthouse basement.'(ch.1 pg.11)  This shows that the time period has segregation is shown even for the lowest citizens of society. 

To kill a Mockingbird: Chapter 1

In chapter one of To kill a Mockingbird Scout the narrator describes the back story of her past leading up to her father and begins the tale of explaining how her older brother,Jem got into a terrible accident that injures his arm.  Scout has learned in recent years that '[she] had nothing to fear but fear itself'(pg.6,p.1)and that even though' there was no hurry, nowhere to go, nothing to buy and no money to buy it with' it was still vitally important to not fear and remain optimistic in the tough times of the Great Depression. I find the sense of optimism shared by many in the very beginning of the epidemic to be very awe inspiring in the fact that even there President was telling them to have no fear everything will eventually work itself out. But, even though it took a very long amount of time to actually be considered fixed the people still persevered and survived during these unimaginable circumstances. I admired how the narrator, Scout was able to include that in her monologues somewhat and toughed upon Roosevelt's very famous words. I'm somewhat confused however on the character Dill and why the Finch kids trusted him so quickly, especially in regards to messing with Boo Radley.

To kill a mocking bird chapter 1

After reading chapter one I feel like this book is going to go deep and really touch upon certain subjects film the specific time period. Also I'm interested in finding out why The Radelys keep to themselves about everything and what caused them to be so hostile. The book got me interested by the first chapter which is going to make it an easier read. 

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 1

After reading the first chapter, I noticed that the author included many details and character development. I also found that the accents in the book are a little hard to understand at times, because they talk so differently from us, especially with expressions they use. I find that Maycomb's values and ways of living are much different than today, which may be partly why they are afraid of Boo Radley. It's because he is a very reserved person whereas everyone else in the neighborhood is very social and close with one another. I want to know more about Boo Radley. And I can tell this is going to be a good, interesting book. 

To Kill a Mockingbird

"He was a real mean one...below the belt...you ain't called on to teach folks like that...them ain't Maycomb's ways"(Chapter 3, Pg. 28). What exactly is Maycomb County's ways? Also, I like how the book is going so far, and I thought that the little history/ancestory introduction was pretty interesting. 

To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 1

As I began reading To Kill A Mockingbird, I felt like it was going to be a tedious book. However, as I progressed through the pages, I warmed up to it more and more. Harper Lee really describes things in vivid detail and makes you feel that you are right there with the characters. Also, she leaves the reader questioning by changing the setting after writing about a controversial part. For example, she described the back story of Boo Radley and all of his escapades, and then quickly changed the scene to Scout's first day of school. I found myself wondering more about Boo Radley and his motives, story, and history. But, I'm sure most of my questions will be answered by the time the book is over. I am looking forward to continuing to read this book.

To kill a Mockingbird chapter 1

In to kill a Mockingbird I really like how they describe the setting of the book and how they started it off. I also liked how they described all the characters. It really put you in there spot and made you connect with them. It sets off a nice tone for the book. I would like to hear more about Boo Radley and there story. Why did they keep to themselves? I really like how the books starts off and the way it is describing things. I could tell it is going to be a good book. 

To Kill a Mocking Bird Ch. 1

Chapter one of To Kill a Mockingbird explains the setting and the tone of the book very well and in an organized way that moves the plot along. One of the first examples is the sentence, "Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself." In this quote is the saying there is nothing to fear but fear itself, which was said by Franklin Roosevelt during his presidency in 1933. Saying that Maycomb County was recently told that, shows that it is close to 1933. Also it sets the tone for the book because it reveals how different people who were different or didn't follow the tradition were given a bad reputation, such as the  Radleys. In chapter one, it says that they had closed doors and shutters, and "closed doors meant illness or cold weather only" and they didn't go to church, so they were different. The discrimination is shown through Miss Stephanie Crawford as she gossips. Also another thing that set the tone was when the incident of Boo Radley stabbed his father, but was not contained in jail, but in the courthouse basement, because the sheriff didn't have the heart to put him in jail with Negros. This example shows racial discrimination. So I believe that this book will be very good at providing imagery to help understand the story making it a good book and I look forward to reading more. 

To Kill a Mocking Bird Chpt. 1

Already in chapter 1 I can tell that this is going to be a good book. The characters are really well described and it basically puts you in their spot. It is that real. I felt as if they never gave Dill the full explanation of why they quarantine some people in town based on the actions. They should have told the Radley's boy, Boo, that he was in the wrong group. The towns people should have given him a second chance.

To Kill a MockingBird: Chapter 1

I find it very interesting how Scout starts off her story by talking about her family history. I have seen the movie before, but I am glad to be reading the book because I think it will be much more detailed, especially about the court case. I hadn't known that Atticus had grown to dispise the practice of criminal law. I picked up on something that Scout had said: "Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself." What year is this book written (time period)? Dill seems to be a very interesting young boy, and both Jem and Scout seem to be fond of him. Boo Radley has many rumors that surround him, I wonder what he really is like. Will we watch the movie when we finish reading? 

To Kill A Mocking Bird: Chapter 1

After reading the first chapter, I honestly would like to know why the Radley's kept to themselves so much, and if it has something to do with the rest of the story. They mention that Mr. Radley got Boo Radley to get arrested, so why did the Radley's keep to themselves, and what did Mr. Radley have against Boo?

To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter 1

Jean talks about her family's history and how her mother died when she was 2. She mentions how it sometimes makes Jem sad to think about her, but it doesnt bother her so much because she doesnt remember. Their father is a lawyer and treats them as she says "satisfactory." They have a cook named Calpurnia. Next her brother Jem both talk to a boy named Dill who they seem to become interested with. Jean brings up Dill's father which makes him uncomfortable as you can infer while you read. After this they try to get a boy named Boo Radley out of his house. They dare Jem to go touch the house but nothing happens. Jean says they all seea shutter or something move. What I didn't really get is the beginning and why she randomly talks about her family's history and then transitions to her summer and this boy named dill? It was just confusing to me.

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