Chapter 1

After reading this chapter I can tell that the main character scout is a typical young child. She retains a lot if information but she doesn't kno what to do with it. From ghost I can infer that there will be instances in which not all of the things she tell us will be 100 percent true. I think this book is going to deal with the readers perception of what scoung is telling us. 

To Kill a Mockingbird: 15-17

I am already getting very into the trial even though it just started. That kind of stuff really interests me, and I read through those chapters really fast. I really liked how Jem was getting very into the trial and he was on the edge of his seat throughout the entire thing. It really showed the age difference between Jem and Scout because he was very into it and Scout didn't really understand anything. I have a feeling that Tom Robinson is going to be proven innocent because I think that Atticus is a very good lawyer and will find some evidence that Tom didn't do it. Also, even though these chapters intrigued me, the thought of Boo Radley was still in the back of my head as I was reading and I am still very curious about him and what will happen next in regards to him in this story.

TKAM Chapt. 15,16,17

In chapter 15, while Atticus was sitting reading the newspaper Mr. Underwood had his back the entire time with a double-barrel shotgun. This scene really makes me wonder, back then really anything could have happened. Segregation isn't legal but it still isn't followed by quite a few people nowadays and back then it was even worse, so I think Atticus choosing the side of Tom Robinson could really be a turning point for the town of Maycomb seeing as how Underwood had Atticus' back when the group came over shows that maybe indirectly  Mr. Underwood believes in Tom and Atticus' court case and that they will overcome the obstacles shown to them and personally I think that this will change the minds of many people in Maycomb and neighboring towns about segregation and the black race, connecting to the Stonesboro boys.

To Kill A Mockingbird

I think that Atticus didn't bother to tell his kids that he had to defend Tom Robinson whether he wanted to or not because it didn't make a difference because he was going to defend him anyways. I like how Atticus tries to show the jury/judge that Tom is innocent because every other lawyer would have just told Tom to plead guilty and suffer the consequences. In these chapters you learn a lot about Atticus' character because he continues to stand up for his beliefs even when his life is put into danger.

To Kill A Mocking Bird Chapters 15, 16, 17

So around this time in the book everyone is giving the flinch family a hard time about the trial and how Atticus defends Negros and blah blah blah. Now, it now that education wasn't exactly at its peak in this time period but, I  was anyone back then, I wouldn't give the guy ,WHO'S THE TOP HOT IN THE COUNTY, a hard time. I mean, did everyone forget what happened like, a couple of chapters ago. You know, shot a dog at midnight from a long distance while stumbling without his glasses on. I mean, come on, the dude's a top shot and this is early 1900 south. And I don't think that gun laws were as strict as our modern day north, so back off just a bit.

To Kill a Mockingbird Ch. 15-17

I was intrigued by Scout wanting to help her dad when the mob surrounded him and Tom Robinson.  He is a very unconventional thinker.  Most adult white males in this time would view Tom Robinson as a dead man, but he view's him as a huge misunderstanding.  Also, his is showing the jury and the public how the Ewell's story is full of holes and that they are using their social status to rid the town of its African American community.  Also, most lawyers appointed would have just told Tom to plead guilty, but Atticus knows he's innocent.  He is a revolutionary man because a white man siding with an African American man in court in the south is unheard of and frowned upon.  Most of the people there are there to see Tom get hanged.  I predict that Tom will be proven innocent.  

To kill a Mockingbird 15-17

I loved how near the ending of chapter 15 when Scout out of no where tried to start a conversation with Mr. Cunningham and she seemed completely oblivious to what was actually going on. Another thing that I liked reading was in chapter 16 when Atticus stated, "So it took an eight year old child to bring 'em to their senses,didn't it? That proves something-that a gang of wild animals can be stopped, simply because they're still human". I thought that that is another important line in the book. Also, after reading chapter 17 I feel that Atticus is going to prove everyone wrong, that Tom Robinson didnt do anything to the girl. You can tell that he is a good lawyer because he asks a ton if questions and attempts to prove his points by doing things that the jury wouldnt automatically expect. Like for example when he asked Mr. Ewell if he can read and write, I fell like that example is going to come back around again when Tom takes the stand. 

To kill a mocking bird 15-17

In these chapters the book is starting to become very interesting. As u read your can see more that scout is an unreliable narrortor. For example at the trial she doesn't understand what is the trail is about. She tells them she knows what is going on but your can tell as a reader that she really doesn't understand it all. From these chapters your can also tell what type of character Atticus really is. He still defens what he thinks is right even though the whole town is againsit him. Even when there was mob he still is standing up for what he believes. From the begging of the trail I don't like the Mr.Ewells and I believe he has something to do with the rape. I think Tom Robinson is inesint and he was framed. I think Atticus is doing a good job defending Tom Robinson and I thinks he is making the right desicons.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 12-14

A case of an unreliable narrator was the first thing that appeared. Jem is going through puberty and has become moody and distant from Scout. Scout does not understand and gets flustered, but I found it quite comical. Scout does not really grasp what is going on in the great depression. She gets that a lot of families are facing hard times but she doesn't necessarily understand why. I always find the part about Dill and Scout so cute and adorable. When he told her that she was his permanent fiance, I couldn't help but smile. What a nice little love story for their age. When Jem and Scout went to church together with Cal, they have to face a very racist woman named Lula. She is intimidating to them but Cal keeps a straight head and handles the situation in a calm manner. Scout doesn't understand why she is talking with such bad grammar, different then how she vocalizes at home. Cal explains that she is only one of four in the church that can read so she has to talk to them in a way they can understand. They sing amazing hymns even though they cannot afford hymnal books. The offering they collected at the church was going to help Tom Robinson and his wife because his wife can't work and needs to support the family. Auntie Alexandria visits and I found it amusing how much Scout pretends to like her. Alexandria wants Calpurnia to be let go from the family but Atticus won't have it. He knows that Cal has played a huge role in his children's lives and he will not let her go now. Dill surprising them for a visit was so exciting. I had to reread that part because I could not believe it at first. Such a touching moment in the book.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 11

I found it very touching when Scout said that she admired Atticus as brave even without a gun. You can really appreciate the bond that he has with his children and how good of a father he really is. It was heartbreaking for me to read how excited Scout was to get her baton, and then have Jem destroy it along with Mrs. Dubose's camellias. I felt so bad for her while reading it and on top of it all Jem did not seem to sympathetic. I guess that's what happened when you get to me as mad as he was about his father being insulted. It all just built up inside of him and he could no longer control it. Atticus tried to console Jem by saying that it was his conscience that led him to believe that all races were equal and that is why he took the case. The reading to Mrs. Dubose I thought took so much courage on their part because they were so threatened by her. I think that they after they started to realize how much the reading meant to her, Scout especially began to notice that she was not a terrible person. Jem,however, did not get the hint. After she passed, Jem received camellia in a box from her. Jem thought she was trying to taunt him for what he had done. Atticus defended her by saying that it was her way of thanking them for reading to her and that she had suffered so much from her morphine addiction and was such a brave person. In fact, the bravest person he had ever known.

Tkam chapters 10-11

In chapters 10-11 scout and Jem go to they you store and Jem buys scout a baton and he destroyed Mrs. Duboses flowers. For doing this Jem had to read to her every day for a month. Each day the alarm would go longer when he read to her as well. After he was done reading to her she died some time later. We learn the reason she made him read to her was because she was morphine addict and she wanted to kick it before she died . As a result of this Jem and scout learn that they need to be responsible for their actions and they learned what real courage was after Mrs. Dubose kicked her addiction before she died. 

4-5

This chapter has a big example of unreliable narrator. When Scout finds the piece of gum in the tree, she literally thinks its poised, which is humorus to readers, because we know its not. This is just showing that we cant trush everyhing the reader says. I want to make a prediction for way into the book, that when the court case comes with Atticus, we wont be able to know the entire situation, because she wont, therefore , we will recive false information on the case.

2-3

In these chapters, looking back i realize that these chapters foreshadowed whats to come. This is showing the first real signs of diversity, which is a theme in this book. Not only do we see heavy signs of poverty, but the affects it has on people, such as The Ewell's. The Ewells have deciced to just give up on school, and to only for to the first day so they dont get in legal trouble. This is because of the poverty, because they rather work for there food then go to school and struggle even more

To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapters 12, 13, 14.

In chapter twelve, the absolutely sudden shift in Jem's personality was hard to grasp at first. It would be difficult to tell whether or not it was Jem who spoke, provided that it wasn't mentioned prior to what he said. While puberty can cause radical changes in a person, I felt that it was described to quickly, and that post-puberty Jem is unrealistically responsible. It may just be a matter of time period, but this still threw me for a loop. In chapter thirteen, I personally believe that Aunt Alexandra is the least likable character in this book so far. She is heavily domineering, self righteous, narcissistic, gossip-spreading, and, in general, an unlikable personality. However, around people other than Scout and Jem, I'm guessing she puts on a more gentle facade. As for chapter fifteen, I don't exactly have any actual comments on it. It was all relatively straight-forward. Of course, there is a large amount of comic relief with Dill showing up out of nowhere, but, aside from that, there isn't much to say.

TKAM chapter 6

When reading this chapter,the ting I loved the most was when Dill kissed Scout. Not only because he did it in front of everyone but how young they are. I also thought the quick thinking of dill and Jem not only saved there hides but showed how little Scout understands there in tensions. The Radley's are making more of an appearance and I feel like its going to end up with leading what's really happens inside. 

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. 

TKAM 12-14

In these chapters, I was surprised to find out more about the Tom Robinson case. We finally find out more about what he did and who was charging him, and I must say I am not surprised that the Ewells had something to do with this. Now that we know who is pressing charges, I feel that Tom Robinson didn't really do anything. I think the Ewells are just being racist and assuming something happened when it didn't. I was also surprised when Aunt Alexandra came to stay with Scout and Jem. I feel that she is going to stir the pot a little bit and cause a conflict somewhere down the line. She already is trying to control Scout. When she asked to go to Calpurnia's house, Aunt Alexandra said, "You most certainly may not" and Scout freaked out. This lead to a huge fight because Jem was trying to tell her what to do. It wasn't until after Scout had gone back to her room when Jem and her discovered they had a visitor. I was really shocked when Dill had shown up at their house. After the story he told, I wonder why he really ran away. I felt sympathetic for Dill because he said that he felt his parents would do better without him.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 12-14

I have always hated it when someone I barely know and/or dislike tries to change my way of life.  Usually I can brush them off easily enough, but Scout's situation is a bit different.  Her aunt Alexandra is staying at their house to watch them while Atticus works on the court case, but her intentions of her stay are varied from Atticus'.  Alexandra has always disagreed with her brother's ideas of raising children, and she wants to make Scout more "lady-like".  Scout has disliked her for as long as she has known her aunt, and she has not been respecting her as a parent figure.  I can completely understand her ways of thinking, but back then, it was expected of people to act a certain way.  Scout's way of life is different from the norm, and she will keep it as long as she can.

TKAMB chapter 10@11

These chapters had me learn more about Atticus which is what I was expecting. I knew Jem and scout were going to try and find out more about their father. It's going to be cool to see what happens wih Atticus and if he is mad at his children for finding out his secrets 

To Kill A Mockingbird Ch. 12, 13, &14

   This was an interesting set of chapters.  In chapter 12 Calpurnia takes Scout and Jem to her church in Atticus's absence.   When they went to the church Calpurnia was told by Lula that white children were not allowed in the church. I thought this was strange considering the finches are some of the only decent white people in Maycomb county.  You'd think Lula would be happy to have them In the church.  Although the children's encounter with Lula was a bad one, it was not indicative of the behavior of the rest of the church, who invited the Finch children in with open arms.  At the end of chapter 14 we discover dill hiding under Scouts bed.  He comes up with a ridiculous story as to why he ran away.  I think he did this to justify his running away.  He goes on to explain he left because he felt unwanted by his mother after she hooked up with her new boyfriend.  I thought this was very sad.  At the end of the chapter Scout asks Dill why hasn't Boo Radley run away? Dill says he thinks is because Boo has nowhere to run to. This struck me, because its very hard to imagine being isolated to the extent that you know nowhere but your own home,  that even if you wanted to you would have absolutely no place to go.  Maybe that's why he is so afraid to leave the Radley place.