Chapter 22

Things in this chapter were expected. I felt bad that Atticus didn't win the case, however we all knew he wouldn't. I did find one thing interesting though. I thought that if Atticus did not win the case people would look at him in a different perspective as if he was a disgrace to their town. However they valued his determnation and showered him with gifts. This shows that whatever Atticus did in that courtroom changed peoples' perspectives on the real meaning of justice. 

To Kill a Mockingbird through 21

I thought that even though Tom Robinson was going to be proven guilty throughout these chapters it made a bit disappointed when he was convicted. Atticus fought hard for Tom and seemed to prove what the real problem was which made it more of a disappointment that even with the truth practically told that there is such a discrimintation against African Americans that they cannot see past his skin color and wrongfully accuse him. I also thought it was funny that Dolphus Raymond put on this entire act. He seemed to explain it perfectly saying that people needed a reason to justify why he hung out with Agrican Americans over whites. This I thought was a sad but true fact occurring in that time period.  

TKAM chapter 20&21

I was not shocked at all that Tom Robinson was accused if the crime.  I kind of predicted that this would be the verdict unless Atticus showed a tremendous amount of evidence.  The time that they were living is a time of discrimination and it's very hard to change the way people veiw blacks especially in the south.  I thought Atticus did a very good job as the defense attorney and he had a lot of courage accepting the challange with all the odds against him

To Kill A Mocking Bird Chapters 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Bob Ewell gets a job... and then losses it in two days. And what does he do? He blames Atticus, of course it was Atticus' fault right, I mean, Bob Ewell is a completely perfect example of a sensible human being. He is the greatest person alive. There is nothing wrong with Bob Ewell, Bob Ewell is obviously the best and always right? Honestly, Bob Ewell is my favorite character just because I love all the nonsense that he constantly spews out, it's funny. 
        The Bob start stalking Helen Robinson for what reasons that don't make sense to me. Tom Robinson Is dead so what is the point of going after is family? Perhaps this is one of the two more people he plans to get rid of. Anyway, Deas threatens him and them Bob backs off. Bob seems o have grunge against anyone that was connected to the case. 
        Halloween comes around and a party is sponsored at the school. Jem takes Scout because Atticus and Aunt Alexandra are too tired. And what is Halloween without a bit of fear, so Cecil Jacobs scares Jem and Scout. I appreciated that so I thought I might mentioned it, I was worried that the author would try to pass of Halloween without anyone getting scared. 
        And then the kids take their places for some kind of pageant that scout promptly ruins by falling asleep and missing her Que. She reacts to the soul crushing embarrassment by hiding backstage until everyone leaves. After everyone leaves, Scout and Jem begin their way home. They they discover that they are being stalked and the pursuer attacks them. Jem and/ or scout get caught by the pursuer and in a struggle, Jem brakes his arm and has a bump on his head. The only reason they escaped it because an unknown man stopped the pursuer and carried the unconscious Jem home. A doctor is called and Heck Tate tells atticus that Bob Ewell Is lying dead under a tree with a knife stuck through his ribs. 
        Noooooooo,  who will we rely on for utter nonsense now? Was I surprised that Bob Ewell attacked Atticus' kids, no. Was I surprised that Bob Ewell was killed, no. Was I supervised that he was killed by someone other than Atticus, yes. I was really expecting that Atticus would kill Bob in an epic shoot out. But who could have killed my favorite character and carried Jem home (obviously Boo Radley).
In chapter 29, Scout examines the man who carried Jem home and realizes that it was (obviously) Boo Radley. Finally Scout sees Boo Radley and now we get the chance to read about him. But that is about it for the chapter.
        In Chapter 30, the main point are that Atticus and Heck argue about who did what and what should be said, and how it should be handled. Atticus thinking that his son killed Ewell and Heck saying that Ewell "fell" on the knife. The story I'm going with is that to get revenge on Atticus, Ewell went after his kids (because trying to kill top-shot in the county is a terrible idea) then Boo conveniently came along, kicked Ewell's ass, and saved the kids. 
         Disappointment develops as in the next chapter, we don't get to read about Boo Radley that much, Scout just walks Boo home and she never ever sees him again ever. Scout walks home and Atticus is reading to Jem. I guess that we where always just suppose to just infer about Boo Radley and imagine what we want of him so we would interpret him in whatever way we want to we could be satisfied with whatever we think, but I just think that the author just wants to leave us hanging. She says that she has said everything she wanted to say and that she will not talk about the book no matter how much people ask. Well of course people are going to ask you about it if you just leave it  cliff-hanger. 
        Well, the book all in all was better than I expected but I feel that many questions were not answered. And I have to give props to Bob Ewell for being unbelievably cliche at trying to kill two kids on Halloween. No wonder someone was one to him, can you be more predictable?  

To Kill A Mockingbird

I really like the way the book ended. I like how it was filled with a lot of events and didn't just end. I also like how it looped back to the beginning of the book.
I found it strange that Scout knew that it was Boo Rafley sitting in the corner if the room because she had never seen him before but knew it was him. Also, I knew that Bob Ewell was going to try and harm the Finchs, but I never thought that he was going to try and kill the kids. I don't know why he wanted to kill the kids since they didn't do anything, it was their father who had shown the whole town that he was guilty and not Tom Robinson. You can really tell the Scout matured throughout the book because by the end, before she meets Boo for the first time, she isn't scared, etc. to go past the Radley house and isn't curious anymore. I also thought that Boo Radley was a good person with good intentions in the beginning of the book and was right. I really like how the author made Boo the person who saves the children. I really enjoyed this book. My favorite part was definitely the ending because it was packed with events that really explain a lot of the book, to me.

To Kill A Mocking Bird Chapters 24, 25, 26

Aunt Alexandra hold a tea party with some of the females of the story, including Scout. They talk about things like how their African American servants haven't been behaving lately because of Tom Robinson's unjust sentence. As is expected.  Then Atticus comes and tells them that Tom Robinson tried to escape and was shot seventeen times. That's what I would have done if i was him, like, you got to at least try right? But Tom's attempt is classified as "typical for a black man to do something irrational like try to escape which is more stereotypical nonsense in my opinion. Speaking of nonsense, our buddy, Bob Ewell also reacts to Tom's death. "One down, two more to go" is what he say. I think that this means that he plans to kill Mayella and Atticus because Mayella advanced on Tom Robinson, and Atticus defended him. Either them or a couple more African Americans, but i think he's going after those two. Yeah, let's see how that goes shall we?

Chapter one- five (tkmb)

Chapter one was mostly about meeting scout, jem, dill and all the settings and people 

Chapter 2 was about scouts first day of school and how mrs Caroline was new so she didn't understand the kids and their background. For example Walter Cunningham he couldn't pay for lunch so she tried to give him a qaurter and he could pay her back the next day but he knew he couldn't afford it so wouldn't take it. Also she tried to make punishment by making her stand in a corner and pats of a ruler. In their case it's not a big deal they have had worse.

Chapter 3: this chapter was about Walter Cunningham coming over and scout didn't understand why he was pouring syrup all over his food- he did because his family couldn't afford things like that. I felt bad for him because his family couldn't afford things that they wanted because they were so poor. Another thing that happened was mrs.caroline was freaked out by a cootie. So she wanted him to go home and shower- another point on how she doesn't know the people. They can't shower. She tried to make Burris sit back down but she didn't know (again) that the ewells only show up the first day of school and never come back till the next year. So little chuck little (my hero) made him leave. I also feel bad for mrs.C because she doesn't understand yet. Scout goes home that night and tells Atticus why she doesn't want to go to school again because she said Atticus was teaching her wrong and he should stop. He then taught her a very important lesson- which was to walk in someone else's then you will understand them.

Chapter 4: in this chapter scout saw an oak trees by the radley lot and a price of gum in it. Her way of making sure it was okay to eat was licking it and waiting a while then she didn't die she out it in her mouth. Jem came over and told her to spit it out. Then they found 2 pennies in there. Dill scout and Jem made up a game about the radley a stories. Atticus seemed to know they were up to know good and told them to stop.

Chapter 5: dill told scout she was the only girl he loved. Mrs. Maudie told scout about foot washing Batists which thing anything that's pleasure is a sin. Jem and dill (scout tagged along) tried to make mr.radley come out of his house and Atticus yelled at them to stop bothering him. I agree with him I feel like he did nothing wrong and maybe he just wants to be left alone.

To Kill A Mocking Bird Chapters 21, 22, 23

In chapter 21, Jem, Scout, and Dill are very eager and excited about he case and they want to hear the verdict. The verdict is that they fund the defendant guilty. In the next chapter, Jem, as is expected of a child, sobs because he is upset about the verdict when clearly Tom was innocent. This is an example of childrenh being overemotional towards something. Now Jem's view of Maycomb has changed, he doesn't thisnk that the people of Maycomb are "the best in the world" anymore when they have made a terrible and unjust decision. Speaking of being sore, Bob Ewell spits at Atticus and swears revenge and blah blah blah. He's another character overreacting around the end of the chapter, and I don't see why, didn't he win? And of course Atticus is the only one who isn't worried and I don't expect him to be either. I actually want to see how Bob Ewell with try to confront mister top shot in the county, I mean seriously, did every one just forget about that? 

To Kill A Mocking Bird Chapters 18, 19, 20

In this time in the book, people are testifying in court on the To Robinson case. Mayella say that Tom Robinson raped her. I Don't find this to be true because, like Atticus pointed out, no doctor was called to aid Mayella after the incident, and where she was hit didn't comply with Tom Robinson and his handicap. Tom's employer also testifies that Tom never caused any trouble in the eight years that he has been working for him. I ind it hard to believe that he did what the Ewells are accusing him of doing. But of course, because of this time, Tom Robinson is accused of lying about everything.     

To Kill A Mockingbird: Court Scenes

I really enjoyed the court scenes and I love how we get to act it out in class. I personally, don't think that Tom Robinson is guilty because there's one specific detail where its talking about Mayella's injuries and one of her injuries happen to be that she was choked around the neck all the way around. How would Tom be able to do that with only one functioning arm/hand? I would also like to know more about Boo Radley. They haven't mentioned him in a while since this whole "TR court drama" was mentioned. Did the children finally decide to forget about him and leave him alone? Or are they going to get back to Boo now that the court case is done?

TKAMB CH. 26-31

In these chapters the case starts to die down but it still in the picture Becuase it's seems that Ewell seems to have a grudge against everyone connected with the case and wants revenge which is really stupid because he won the case and Tom Robinson died an innocent man. As for Jem and Scout school starts again and they pass by the Radleys but they aren't scared anymore Becuase they are older. As school comes into October there is a pageant where everyone dresses up as foods and as Jem and scout were walking home someone attacked them which resulted in Jem's arm breaking which we knew about from the beginning of the story. It turns out that boo Radley saved Jem and Scout from being seriously hurt by BoB Ewells by stabbing BoB Ewell. Scouts learns a valuable lesson that you can't judge people before you know them. This shows that Scout is growing up and has finally matured by the end of the story.

TKAMB: 22&23&24

Its the day after the trial and no one is "Happy". Jem is upset that things didn't go the right way. Atticus assures them that theres still the appeals process but i think deep down he knows that its no use, but he will still give it his all because he is a great person and a good lawyer. The African Americans have sent food to Atticus because of his efforts. I don't find that surprising because Atticus was doing Tom a great favor and the Black community altogether. We also find out that Mr. Ewell spit on Atticus's face and for him to watch his back. I find that very rude and other words, considering that we know that Tom Robinson didn't do it and it was Mr. Ewell himself. How can he lie like that and live with himself. I think he is just scared that he might go to jail. But why blame Tom Robinson if Mr. Ewell did it, that would just draw more attention to the whole thing. Its not like he will get money, i mean Tom is literally dirt poor now. I don't get what the Ewells are trying to do, but i do believe that Mayella is confused in some way.
Atticus takes the threat lightly. He says that no one can hurt Tom until after the appeal. Scout wants to make friends with Walter Cunningham but of course aunt Alexandra has the usual to say, they are not the right class, they are dirty, yada yada yada. They do some thinking and come to a question, why don't people just all become friends and get along. We all know the answer to that but Scout doesn't fully understand it, or she just wishes that people would. Then Boo Radley comes into the conversation and Scout thinks maybe thats why Boo Radly doesn't like to go outside. But I don't think that is the case. Boo Radly is grown up and grown ups face their problems and understand life, just cause humanity isn't perfect doesn't mean that you can just run away from it.
Scout is acting more like a grown lady now just like Jem. Even though she was "forced" to wear the dress I don't think she minded as much as she used to during the missionary tea. She is inside for the first time like ever while Jem is teaching Dill how to swim and they are skinny Dipping (Weird). Atticus comes home and tells the women in the house that Tom Robinson was shot while trying to escape. He and Calpurnia will be going to break the news to Mrs. Robinson. The people in Maycomb that wanted equality depended on Atticus and things just didn't go the right way.

To Kill A Mocking bird ending

In these chapters to the end were filled with events. The Begging of the book finally makes sense after Jem breaks his arm in the end. As it loops back goes to the begging. When they finally meet Boo Radley it is a every happy moment in the book. After all this time you know that boo really loved the childern. He was a very missed judged character in the book but at the end you know that he ment good threw all the events. With the gifts he gave the childern I thought was cute. When they find Mr.Ewell dead it shocked me. As they say what comes around goes around and that applied here. He tried to hurt Jem and Scout also he was a bad father. His lies had poor Tom killed. In the end he ended up dying and it all caught up to him. I liked how this book ended and I thought it was clever how it looped back to the begging. It was a good book and enjoyed reading it. I liked how the ending when boo finally came out. The trail part of the book was my favorite part of the whole book. I liked how that part was written. Over all I really enjoyed reading this book.

To Kill A Mocking Bird Chapters 20 and 21

I was not surprised that Tom Robinson was convicted. It seemed pretty obvious that black stereotypes were going to effect the jury's decisions. However, I was surprised how long it took for the jury to convict Tom Robinson or not. It did say in the story that the jury does not take long to decide whether or not the defense is guilty or not. This really tells your that Atticus did a good job as a lawyer.

(Forgot to do Chapters 2 and 3)

In chapter 3, they introduce a new character, Burris Ewell. He appeared to be disrespectful and this may reflect his home life, because Atticus seemed to know them pretty well. The way hey act may create a future conflict.

To Kill A Mockingbird: Chapters 20+21

Chapter 20- So Dolphus Raymond merely pretends to be a drunk?  His reason is very wise; that people who know the reason behind why a person lives a certain way will likely leave the person alone rather than question them about it. 

Chapter 21- Wow, Atticus' final statement was truly remarkable. 

It's truly a shame that they lost the trial :(

I remember the part where all the blacks stood up on the balcony to show respect to Atticus as he passed. 

To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapter 20 and 21. dD

We encounter Dolphus Raymond, who pretends to be drunk so that people do not question or attempt to force him to change his ways, thinking he's an alcoholic. Within his bag is lots and lots of Coca-Cola, which makes me wonder how cans were decorated back then so that people did not catch on.

I must say, that IS a pretty creative way of keeping people from attempting to persuade him.

Atticus argues that Tom Robinson is not guilty, but someone in the courtroom is (mister ewell), and that Mayella lied out of her own guilt of the whole situation.

Mayella should have really learned to seek help, but hey, it's the past.

On another note, Atticus lost the trial! The kids were looking forward to him winning, but there's really no winning in most courts during this time period if colored people are involved because segregation malarkey.

This is probably what Dolphus Raymond meant when he said they should see the rest of the trial to know more of the real world, the segregation aspect specifically.

If this seems shorter than normal, that's because it probably is.

Thanks,
~B.E.

dD datadyne

TKAM Chapters 21-22

In these chapters we meet Dolphus Raymond. I particularly love his character because of fm what he stood from in this time period, and how he shares his secrets. He's the town "drunk" basically but admitted to Dill and Scout that he only fakes it so people think that his having mixed racial children is because of his drinking problem not his own doing. When scout asked him why he told them about his secret and he said because they were children and really didn't understand why he wasn't bing truthful. It really shows how the views and opinions of the children can be viewed not only by the reader but by others around. In the court room when scout got that feeling the foreshadowing of Toms guilty verdict her child like senses showed that these feeling the things that only a child could see the beauty and hatefulness of the world brought her into perspective almost making her mature in a way and Over all showing that this case was nothing but prejudices getting in the way. The thing is if it was children on that jury Tom would be free and the verdict would be a lot more truthful  

TKAM chapter 20 and 21

At the end of the trial, Atticus was talking to the jury trying to explain to them that it was not Toms fault. Mayella was the one who "broke the rules" and kissed a black man yet he is getting punished for something he didnt do. However, by the end of this chapter we find out it definitely didnt turn out the way it should have.

TKAMB: 20&21

This is the end of the trial and Atticus tries to convince the jury not to practically discriminate Tom Robinson. Atticus says that under the law there is no difference between blacks and whites and that they are all equal in a final attempt to convince the jury. Aunt Alexandra sends a letter that the children are missing and of corse they are up in the balcony and she can't believe she heard it. Even though I don't think they understood a lot of it. The jury finds Tom Robinson guilty and Atticus says something to Tom and walk away

TKAM Chapters 18-20

At the end of chapter 20, Scout, Jem, and Dill are sure Atticus has won the case for Tom Robinson.  The evidence is pointing in every way that Tom hadn't raped Ms Ewell.  Unfortunately, this is still a time of segregation, and I have a feeling that the jury will still find Mr Robinson guilty.  Even Atticus said that he doesn't know if he will win or not, and he appeared to be very nervous while speaking.