“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Page 376.
In this scene Atticus has told Scout one of Jem’s books that he had. After Atticus finished, he starts to put Scout to sleep as Scout is telling Atticus that she heard the whole story. She says that they chased him and when they caught him that he was actually really nice. And then Atticus says that most people are nice when you see them for the first time.
Atticus is teaching Scout yet another lesson about being a good person. Atticus says that most people are nice and that you just have to give them a chance and get to know them. My parents are teaching me something like that, they are teaching me to like everyone and get to know them before you judge them. This is similar to what Atticus is telling Scout.
The importance of home and family relates to this scene. Atticus is words of wisdom to Scout and it connects to Boo Radley and how Scout saw him for the first time. Scout had never seen Boo before and she didn’t know if he was nice or not so she did not know what to expect. All of the rumors said that he was a mean and terrible person. But those were just rumors, when Scout met him for the first time, Boo turned out to be nice. Sometimes all you have to do is give people a chance to prove that they are not what other people say they are.
I agree with you Tyler. Atticus does not want Jem and Scout the be like every other person in Maycomb who judges somebody without even knowing them. He encourages them to get to the person before they start spreading assumptions that might not even be true.
I agree with you. Atticus teaches Jem and Scout that it is wrong to judge anyone before you know them. Maycomb is a stereotypical town and Atticus believes that this is wrong. Everyone is equal in Atticus' eyes.
I agree with you Tyler. The lesson that Atticus is preaching here and throughout the whole book is very important. He is helping Scout and Jem to be the best that they can be and to be a positive change in the world.
“ ...Atticus when they finally saw him, why he hadn’t done any of those things...Atticus, he was real nice...His hands were under my chin, pulling up the cover, tucking it around me. Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Bottom of page 376
In this Scene Scout and Jem come home and after Scout falls asleep listening to Atticus read and he take her into her room and tucks Scout into bed. Scout was talking about how Boo Radley was so nice when she met him. Atticus said when you really understand and get to know them people are really nice.
I agree with Atticus’ statement about how you need to get to know someone before you automatically judge them. Everyone judges each other from the outside or what has happened to them in the past. People change and everyone should get to know each other on a deeper level. We’re all human, and we all have something deeper to ourselves to be revealed. Everyone is different when you really get to know them. That is the basic, simple saying to Atticus’ words.
This quote connects to a theme that is in the book but one that is said and heard but not really thought about. You have to step in someone elses shoes. or in Atticus’ words get into their skin. This way you will see them for what they are on the inside instead of judging them on their past or what they look like. Scout saw that with Boo. All the fake legends like how he was supposedly six feet tall and that he was in a gang when he was younger, shamed the family, and was locked in his basement for 15 years. You really need to get to know a person before you can see them for what they are or seem like on the outside.
In addition, I believe that everybody acts different in different situations. Instead of being different onc eyou get to know them, I think people are really just different in different situations.
I agree with you and Abby. People are different in their own ways. Being different, although, doesn't place you beneath another. It simply shows how everyone is special and there is no one else like you in the world. It's important that people notice this.
“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” page 376
In this scene, Atticus is reading to Scout one of Jem's books. After Atticus finishes the story he begins to tucking Scout for bed. As Scout gets put to sleep she tells Atticus the whole story, they chased him and when they caught him he turned out to be very nice. Atticus tells Scout that most people are nice when you meet them for the first time.
No wonder Atticus wins the Father of the Year award every year! Every moment Atticus has he is trying to teach a lesson. In this particular scenario, he is teaching Scout that most people are nice when you first meet them, however, some are not. For the people that aren't nice when you meet them you have to give them a chance. People always say that you can't judge a book by it's cover, so, don't judge a person on their first impression, even though first impressions are very important in the business world. My parents taught me this lesson as a child as well. They said to never create enemies because enemies bring you down. So, don't hate people and don't judge people on their first impressions.
This theme relates to the importance of home and family. When Scout first met Boo she didn't know what to expect. All of the rumors said that Boo was a vicious man that ate squirrels. Expectedly, those people were wrong. Boo is a caring man that was willing to risk his life for the safety of two children.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Page 374
In this scene, Scout is able to see the world from Boo’s perspective. She felt badly because over the years he had left them gifts in the hollow of a tree and they never gave him anything. Standing on his porch she realizes that although he has spent his life cooped up in his house, he was able to see so much of the world from his window. From Boo’s porch she could see their neighborhood and the streetlights all the way to town. She realizes that although Boo never leaves his house, he experiences life through his observations of the life outside his window.
I try not to judge people because you never know what is going on in their life, or if they have a special gift. Although it seems hard not to judge people in a superficial manner, if you get the chance to know them as individuals you’ll generally find that each is special in their own way. Being in camp for seven years has given me the opportunity to learn this lesson and discover the uniqueness of all the girls.
This scene relates to home and family. Scout realizes that in some way, she and Jem have become family to Boo. This is demonstrated in the scene where Boo wants to visit Jem asleep in his bed and pet him on the head. He also asks Scout to walk him home. Although they had never interacted before, Boo has great affection for them from watching them over the years. His affection is so great that he leaves his home and protects Jem and Scout when Mr. Ewell attacks them.
I strongly agree. You really learn to appreciate people once you see life through their eyes. Scout feels bad that she never knew how Boo lived and how much he cared for them, and I probably would feel this way too if I never gave back to one who cared for me so.
“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Page 376
In this scene Atticus is reading one of Jems books to Scout. Once he finishes the story, he carries her into the room and tucks her into bed. She says that they chased him and when they caught him he was actually really nice. Atticus then tells Scout that most people are nice when you meet them for the first time.
I completely agree with what Atticus tells Scout before she goes to bed. It is easy to judge who people are before you actually meet them. By doing this, you predefine, and predestine the relationship that you are going to have with that person. If you get to actually know somebody, you see more of the positive attributes of a person, rather than concentrating on their faults. My dad always told me to never judge a book by its cover. You have to read it in order to find out its true meaning.
The theme that connects to this scene is the importance of home and family. Atticus does not want Jem and Scout judging people on how they look, or what people say about them. Instead, he encourages them to get to know the person, and find out the truth about who they really are. Sometimes who you think is the weirdest person in Maycomb County, might end up being the person that saves your life.
I agree with you. The way which Atticus is teaching his children is a right thing to do according to him. He wants to make the next generation a lot more different than the one he is.
Chapter 31: “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” (Page 376)
In this scene Atticus is reading to Scout one of Jem’s book. Once he finishes the book he brings her into her room and tucks her into her bed. Scout tells Atticus the whole story. Scout says that they chase him and when they caught him he was surprisingly turned out to be nice. Atticus tells Scout that most people are nice when you first meet them.
I strongly agree with what Atticus tells Scout just before bedtime. It is very easy to say I don't like him or her after you meet someone for the first time. Atticus is pointing out that you shouldn't judge a person after the first time you meet them it should take some time. My mom one time introduced me to a kid who would eventually become my best friend. I didn't like him at all the first time I met him and didn't want anything to do with him. After I saw him a second time I realized he was actually very nice and we would become great friends. Atticus is teaching Scout another good lesson that he should use for the rest of his life.
The theme demonstrated in this scene is; the importance of home and family. Atticus wants his children to judge people by how they are and not how they look. There were so many false rumors about Boo that weren't even remotely true. For example it said that Boo eats squirrels and that is not even remotely true. Boo is a thoughtful and caring man. It just shows how anyone can surprise you and help you out or even save your life.
I agree with you, Preston. Atticus wants to make sure that Jem and Scout learn good values. He teaches them to look past someones appearance and really put yourself in their shoes.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Page 374
In this scene Scout tries to put herself in the shoes of Boo Radley. She realizes that although he never went outside or talked and people, he lived a life looking out his window. He got a great understanding of the town and the world around him from his window even though he never left the house. She also comes to the understanding as to why he never left the house and she understands his choices in life.
I was always taught to accept everyone and not judge them based on the way they live. Just like Atticus taught, you need to put yourself in someones shoes to understand their perspective on life. I do not blame Boo for staying inside all of his life. Maycomb is a town that on the outside looks peaceful and inviting. It still may be a very nice town but underneath its surface there really are many issues. Boo may have had a better life than many of the people in Maycomb. He never experienced the damage of racism, or the many conflicts in the daily lives of the people of Maycomb. I think it was a great idea to have a character in the book that is mysterious and is different from everyone else. He may seem as if he is not important but in my opinion he is a very important character in the book. Without him Scout and Jem may not have escaped with their lives.
This scene relates to the importance of home and family. Scout and Jem have had a huge effect on Boo Radley’s life. Boo really cares for the children. He risked his life to save them and stopped their attacker before he was able to seriously harm Jem and Scout. He walks home with Scout as if they were family even though this was the first time they had ever met. Boo cares for Scout and Jem and he is really an important character in the book.
I admired the fact that Boo hardly knew the children, yet he cared enough to help them in a time of need. The people of Maycomb know each other, but they don't always seem to care about anyone else, unless it's the latest gossip.
“You can pet him, Mr. Arthur, he’s asleep. You couldn’t i he was awake, though, he wouldn’t let you…” page 372
In this scene, Scout brings Boo Radley into Jem’s room to check on him. Boo has not seen a boy up close in many years, so Scout tells him that he is allowed to pet him. As if he was scared, Boo lightly stroked Jem’s hair.
There are many cases today where teenagers are locked up for a number of years. When they finally escape or are found, it is difficult for them to communicate with others again. These people usually have trouble getting back into their old lifestyle because they have made themselves ill being locked up for so long. In an article I found, three women from Ohio were missing and have recently been found. Luckily, they are alive and well but they are having trouble living a normal life. When you have been through such a tragedy, it is hard to forget what happened to you. Even though the girls are back with their families, they do not feel normal yet. This is probably how Boo Radley felt when he first spoke to the Finch family because he has not communicated with others for over fifteen years.
The theme that is represented in this scene is the true definition of courage. Boo Radley, also known as Mr. Arthur, was originally locked up in his house by his parents. Now, he is a man and can leave if he wanted to, but he is scared. It took him a lot of courage to get out of his house and show his face to the Finch family. The town of Maycomb stereotypes Boo and believes that he is a bad man, but he is actually harmless and very nice.
I agree with you. It takes a lot of courage for Boo to pet Jem. Since he has been locked up in the dark of the house for almost 15 years he does not have experience with children.Maybe that is why he left the gifts in the tree because he was very shy and did not have experience with the kids.
“He (Atticus) would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.”
In this scene, Atticus is staying with Jem after Jem brakes his arm. Jem is sleeping because Dr. Reynolds has him on sedatives so he’s not in so much pain. Atticus spends the night with Jem, even though Jem is asleep the whole night.
This is similar to when people spend nights with their family in the hospital. People stay in the hospital to be with their loved one, even if they sleep the whole time. Atticus could spend the night asleep in his own room, but chooses to stay with Jem. Although, he probably can’t sleep anyway since he is so worried about Jem. Atticus feels the same way that people who wait in the hospital feel. They want to stay because they want to make sure that the sick person is going to be alright. They’re afraid that if the leave them, then the sick person will get hurt. Thus, people stay for hours, and even days, waiting for their loved ones to get better.
This scene relates to how important family is. Atticus can’t sleep because he is so worried about his son’s health. He waits in Jem’s room the entire night for Jem to wake up. This shows true love. Atticus loves Jem very much and would hate to see him hurt. Atticus is important to Jem because Jem will have somebody to explain things when he wakes up. Jem is important to Atticus because Atticus loves him very much and wants him to be happy. They are both important to Scout because Scout both appreciates Atticus staying with Jem and wants Jem to be happy. Everybody in the family loves each other and wants each other to live well. This shows how important the family is to them. (Pg. 376, Paragraph 9)
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Chapter 31 Page 374
In this scene, Scout had just walked Boo home, and she realizes how wrong these preconceived ideas of him were. Before she met Boo, she thought differently of him.
I know personally, I can be very quick to judge someone. It doesn’t take long for me to develop an opinion or attitude towards somebody, and a lot of times, these views are wrong. I agree with Atticus when he says that you never really know somebody until you’ve experienced first hand, what their life is like. A person’s opinion of somebody is often subjective, and easily influenced by others, just like Scout’s thoughts about Boo. Prior to meeting him, she had no basis of determining what Boo was like, except for the alleged myths and rumors.
This section of the story relates to the theme of the importance of home and family. Although this is Boo’s first appearance in the book, it seems that he already means a lot to the children. He had left them gifts in the tree and he was also there to defend them the night of the attack. It didn’t matter that they weren’t well acquainted because he still endangered himself to save the children. He has given Scout and Jem the greatest gift of all: their lives. Because of this, I think he has earned a title as a member of the family, even though he is not a blood relative. Atticus is eternally grateful for Boo because if it weren’t for him, he would be childless.
I agree Kathryn. I don't think that anybody should judge anybody else until they know what they are going through. You don't know how hard there life is or what things are like behind closed doors.
"...an‘ Atticus, when they finally saw him, why he hadn’t done any of those things… Atticus, he was real nice…” page 376. In this scene, Scout just gets back from walking home with Boo Radley and has Atticus read a book to her. She tells him what happened in the book as he tucks her in to bed. She realizes that everything that was said and made legend about Boo Radley wasn't true. This relates to the theme of not judging a book by its cover. Throughout the book, everyone thinks that Boo Radley is some monster that reeked havoc around the town and must be locked up for everyone's convenience and safety. Scout realizes they were all wrong and he was exactly the opposite as everyone else. When most people are children, they are taught not to judge a book by its cover when finding something to read. Unknowingly to the child at the time, this applies to all aspects of life. Certain situations they may encounter, people they meet and just a general way to go through life. During the Great Depression most white people disregarded this ideal and decided that all black people were evil and not to be trusted before they even read the first chapter.
“Read it out loud, please, Atticus. It’s real scary.” … Besides, nothing’s real scary except in books.” Chapter 31, page 375
In these scene, Scout is in Jem’s room with Atticus while Jem is sleeping. Scout is telling Atticus that she was not scared at all when Mr. Ewell wanted to grab her. Atticus does not want to read out loud because he thinks the story is scary for Scout and she has been through scary stuff in the day.
What I find disturbing is If Scout is telling the truth about not being scared or she is lying to Atticus just to not worry him. Atticus himself was scared that night.
The theme that connects with these scene is the true definition of courage. Scout after almost being stabbed she is not scared at all. It is more scary what the stories tell than the life in Maycomb.
“He turned out the light and went into Jem’s room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.” Page 376.
In this scene Scout talks about how even though Atticus said he will only be in Jem’s room for an hour or so, she knows that he will be in there all night, so he can be there when Jem wakes up.
This reminds me of how when I was younger, if I was sick, my parents would always be right by my bed in case I needed anything. Clearly, Atticus loves Jem and wants to be there for him in case Jem needs anything, and to be there to explain everything when Jem finally wakes up in the morning.
The scene that connects to this theme is the importance of home and family. Obviously, Jem and Scout have a great parent and a great support system around them, and this is just another example of that. Instead of going to bed and getting some rest after a very stressful night for everyone, Atticus decides to stay up and stay by Jem’s side all night to be there for him in case anything happens at all during the night.
“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Page 376 Chapter 31
Atticus is reading Scout one of jems books to put her to sleep. Scout tells Atticus that she heard the whole story. She tells atticus the story and that when they caught him her turned out to be really nice. Atticus said that most people are really nice when you meet them.
I agree with what Atticus is teaching Scout. You should never judge a book by its cover. That is something my parents have always taught me. I try to get to know someone before I form an opinion of them. If people judge everyone by looking on the outside, it would be hard for everyone to make a true friend.
This relates to the importance of home and family. Atticus is teaching Scout a very valuable life lesson. He is teaching her to not judge people. You should get to know someone before you judge them. As Scouts father it is his responsibility to teach her this.
I agree with you Francesca. I think that was a really good connection to not judge a book by its cover is like not judging a person by what you see on the outside. I think that even though some people do judge people based on how they look the way a person acts means so much more.
Atticus is always teaching Scout and Jem good life lessons and I think that is apart of why they grew up to be the way that they are. Atticus wanted to make sure that they didn't end up like most of the people in Maycomb. He wants them to know that it's okay to do what is right even if people don't agree and that they should not judge people because of the way they look on the outside. Atticus is a great father.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Page 374
In this scene, Scout finds out how Boo felt all this time. She recognizes how being trapped inside a house for years can be like. How cramped inside it would of been and how stressful it would be to have fake rumors of yourself.
Looking at something from a different perspective may be very deep. Understanding how they feel is difficult until you fully know about them. One time when I was around 5th grade, I met a disabled person. He couldn't write neatly and couldn't hear well what people said. We became friends and all but I couldn't understand why he couldn't what I could. So I thought to myself about it. I came up with one idea. I'm usually write with my right hand so for 1 day, I tried writing everything with my left hand. It didnt work out very well.. But this made me think to myself how hard it is to live like that.
This connects to the importance in family. Boo saved Jem and Scout’s lives because he thought they were not just normal neighbors. Boo had a special feeling about them which lead to saving Jem and Scout.
“He (Atticus) would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.”
Atticus is staying with Jem after he breaks his arm in this scene. Atticus spends the night with Jem, even though Jem is asleep.
This reminds me of when a family member will stay with a loved one in the hospital after an injury or surgery. Although Jem will most likely be fine sleeping without Atticus, he still wants to be in the room with his son. I recently saw a movie where the main character’s best friend had cancer, and the main character stayed in the hospital with his friend for 4 days straight. When people are worried, they will stay for as long as they feel they need to to ensure their loved one’s safety.
This scene connects to the importance of home and family. Atticus staying in Jem’s room with him shows true and pure love for his son. Although Atticus does not show it in the conventional way, acting as more of a teacher than anything else, he truly cares for his son and definitely expresses it in this scene. Atticus is a great man, great teacher, and a great father.
“Atticus had at first said no to reading Scout a scary book, but then gives in and reads to her.” Page 375-376
In this scene Atticus finds Scout reading a scary book, and does not want to read it to her, but eventually gives in to his daughter’s wishes.
This can connect to when I was a young boy. My Dad would come in to say good night, and we would ask him to tell us a story. He sometimes did, and they were some of the best stories I have heard in my life. Parents will do anything to make their children happy.
The theme that this quote connects to the importance of home and family. Atticus feels protective of Scout and does not want to scare her with a scary book. But he realizes that she really wants to and gives in. He is realizing that she is growing up, and will not have to be sheltered as much.
I agree with what you said about Atticus not needing to shelter Scout as much, but I disagree with what you said about parents doing anything to make their children happy. Parents would love for their children to be happy all the time, but sometimes a parent must say no to something, otherwise a kid might not know how to react in the outside world if someone says no. Atticus gave in this time, because he believed that Scout was old enough to listen to it, but he won't say yes every time.
“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Page 376
This is a scene when Atticus is reading one go the Jem’s books for Scout. After Atticus read the book to Scout, Scout tell Atticus that she heard the whole story. She said when people were chasing the person and caught him, the person was actually nice. Atticus explain Scout most people are nice when you see them for the first time.
I agree with what Atticus was telling Scout. People shouldn’t judge the person at first time. When I was had a friend who I always didn’t like him but when I was woking with him on a project, he was a nice guy. I’ve learned that we should judge person at first time and take time to know that person.
This scene connect to the theme of importance of home and family. Scout is having a lesson from Atticus to not judge someone because of their look. Atticus was telling her to take time to know person and then think about that person.
He (Atticus) would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning. Page 376
In this scene, Scout observes that her father will be at Jem’s side all night. Jem had just broken his arm and had a near death experience, and Atticus doesn’t let him stay alone.
Atticus seems very similar to my mother in this scene. She always is there for me or my sister and will always be up and ready to help if either of us are in need. Atticus shows great care for his children that is stereotypically found in the mother, but Atticus is both and mother and a father. Most don’t understand how crucial Atticus is the his children’s individuality.
This scene connects to the theme of the importance of family. Atticus is the backbone of the family and I credit him for the outcome of Scout and Jem. Without Atticus, the Finch’s might have been just another racist family in Maycomb and Jem would have been best friends with all the Ewell kids. For all we know, he could have been similar to Walter Cunningham Jr, and was starving almost every night.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Pg. 374
In this scene, Scout finally sees out of the eyes or Boo Radley. She feels upset and regretful for not returning the favor of leaving Boo gifts in the hollow of the tree. Scout realizes that Boo Radley didn’t need to stand outside of his house to experience life. She knew that he was able to see so much from his window.
People are different in their own ways. People look differently, talk differently, dress differently, and even learn differently! I could go on for days on how everyone is unique and special. Since Boo Radley is so different from everyone else, it’s difficult to accept him or quite understand him. The only way to fully appreciate Boo Radley is to put yourself in his shoes. Scout noticed the good in Boo Radley without her even knowing it. It’s important for everyone to value mankind’s diversity and uniqueness.
This scene relates to the importance of home and family. Scout and Jem are important to Boo and they are placed somewhere special in his heart. The Finch children have a mutual feeling towards Boo and in a way, they consider him part of their family. Boo Radley cares for the children and loves them, and this is seen through his actions of bravery from him literally saving their lives.
In this scene, Scout asks Atticus to read her a story. As he reads Scout begins to fall asleep and Atticus then helps her get to bed. (Page 376) It is interesting that after everything Scout has been through to remember that she is still in the 3rd grade. This reminds me a lot of myself as a kid I would always want to hang out with the big kids and felt that children my own age were much too young. Scout is much wiser than most of the adults during this time when so many people were racist. Earlier in the chapter Scout thinks to herself that she really does not have much more to learn, except algebra. I can agree with this because of all the life experiences Scout has had she is wise beyond her years. This final scene relates to the importance of home and family. It is hard to remember that count is still a little girl, but Atticus is alway there to read her a bedtime story of hold her in his lap when she is scared or tired. I think that, that is what family is really all about because it is the little thing that speak the loudest.
I agree with you, Scout truly is wise beyond her years and acts older than many of the people of Maycomb, who can be very childish when it comes to treating others fairly.
“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Chapter 31, Page 376
In this scene Atticus just read one of Jem’s books to Scout. She then repeats the whole story back to him, the part about how when they chased him down he turned out to be really nice is a major part of the story in relation to the message Atticus is trying to teach Scout. She says it turns out that the man was really nice once they caught him. Atticus then explains how most people are when you finally meet them.
What Atticus is trying to teach here is that you should not judge a person by what you hear, only on what see from them. This connects to Boo Radley and how everyone judged him and made up stories about him without ever meeting him. Atticus acts out what he preaches when he tells Scout to call Boo Mr. Arthur because he believes Boo should be treated with respect despite what people have said about him. Atticus is going off of what he has seen with Boo not what people had said. Therefore he is showing that the quote is true. Everyone said that Boo was a wild man and ate squirrels, they described him as almost un human and people were scared of him without even meeting him but he was nice when they finally got to see him. Boo really had an important role in this story even though he was barely in the book. The whole idea of how people were making up rumors about him and then he the fact that he turned out to be nice shows that you should judge people based on how they act around you not what you here. This also relates to the Tom Robinson case. Tom was an honest hardworking man but was discriminated against because of what people said about his race. When he died people were saying he died because of his “kind’s” instinct. The people saying this had not even met Tom yet they judged him, just like how people did to Boo Radley. They went off of what they heard. I can connect to this quote because when I was younger every single night my mom or dad would read to me. When the story was over we would talk about our day’s and my parents would make me realize something I had done wrong and figure out a way to do it better next time. They were always trying to help me just like how Atticus did with his kids.
This quote connects to the importance of family. Atticus is teaching Scout a very important lesson here, just like he does throughout the whole book. He is teaching her to judge people based upon how they act not how they are perceived to be. He shows this to be true when he defends Tom in the trial and treats Boo with respect when they finally meet. Without Atticus Scout and Jem may have grown up to be like the people who talked badly about Tom after he died, or like the people who made up rumors about Boo Radley. Overall Atticus truly is an incredible dad that is constantly helping his kids to be the best that they can be.
“Will you take me home?” He almost whispered it, in the voice of a child afraid of the dark. I put my foot on the top step and stopped. I would lead him through our house, but I would never lead him home. “Mr. Arthur, bend your arm down here, like that. That’s right, sir” I slipped my hand into the crook of his arm. page 388
During this scene, Boo Radley is afraid and would like for Scout to walk him home. Scout does not want to make him feel inferior by leading him home, so she walks alongside him.
Boo Radley is around 30 years old, but age has nothing to do with maturity. Boo asked a little girl to walk him home, because he was afraid. In the world, we see age and growing up go hand in hand. I feel that adults pressure children to grow up and be more adult like, but is there anything wrong with being a little innocent or naive? I believe that age shouldn’t have a big effect on maturity levels. I always hear people say young at heart and is that really such a bad thing?
This scene shows the importance of home and family and the true definition of courage. It must have taken a lot of courage for Boo to ask someone way younger than him to walk him home. The importance of home and family showed when Scout knew not to have Boo follow her to his own home, but rather go arm in arm with him. Scout also did not judge or hesitate when he asked her to walk him home.
“ Atticus, he was real nice.” “ Most people are, Scout, When you finally see them.” (Page 376)
In this section, Scout had walked Boo Radley home. She had started falling asleep in Atticus’ lap while he was reading one of Jem’s book. He took her to her room and tucked her into bed where she started sleepily talking about meeting Boo and how nice he was.
I agree with Atticus, I don’t like to judge people based on what they look like, or what they talk like, or where they live, or how they live. You have to really get to know a person first because the first few times you meet them or how people say that person is does not give you an accurate description of who they really are. When those top layers are peeled off and you get to the core, that's when you really get to know someone. You might just find out that they are really nice, just like how Scout found out Boo was really a good person. The whole town made up rumors that made the children believe that he was some horrible person who they should be afraid of when really, he is probably nicer than most of the men in woman in Maycomb.
The theme that goes best with this section is the importance of home and family. Atticus is always there for Scout and Jem with good advice and life lessons. I think Atticus is a really good father to both of his kids and I enjoyed seeing them grow up to be more and more like Atticus throughout the book.
On page 374, Scout recaps her past two years from Boo’s point of view. “...Autumn again, and Boo’s children needed him. Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.
In this scene, Scout realizes that Boo must’ve been watching them and must’ve truly cared about them.
I believe that I need to learn to step in other people’s shoes. I can never know what’s going on in someone’s mind but I can try to. People who I might not think care about me, might actually do. Scout seemed to tease Boo in the past, but Boo was watching them, and learned to care for them, as he had no one else. Scout doesn’t realize this until she’s standing on his porch, thinking about the connections he made with them as he sat alone in his home.
This scene can fall under the theme of the importance of home and family. To Boo, Scout and Jem were his family. He created an unspoken bond with them by observing the highs and lows of their lives. He became close enough that he risked his life to save “his children.”
“Will you take me home?” He almost whispered it, in the voice of a child afraid of the dark.” 372
After Scout and Boo check on Jem Boo asks Scout to lead him back to the Radley home. Before they leave Scout makes sure that if anyone was watching he would look like a gentleman. She had him bend his elbow and she put her hand in the crook.
This section of the novel relates to the theme of the importance of the home. Scout went on to talk about how Boo was a good neighbor to her and Jem but they never gave him anything in return. If I was Scout I would also choose to walk with Boo back to the Radley house. He gave the kids presents and saved their lives. The least Scout could do was walk with him to his house.
“...Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Bottom of page 376
This is a scene between Scout and Atticus whereas Atticus is tucking Scout into bed and comforting her with a deep conversation. Atticus and Scout get closer in every scene together, they love each other so much, but especially in this scene do they have a very special bond.
This scene resembles the theme of the importance of home and family because Atticus is constantly teaching his kids lessons, and making them into better people. Scout was so surprised to find that Arthur “Boo” Radley was such a nice man, and Atticus assured her that lots of people are very nice, which is why she should not judge them before she knows them.
I remember in elementary school I would see one girl running around all by herself every day at recess, and I thought it was extremely bizarre. She’d jump and dance and make odd noises, and I would always avoid her because she scared me. Then she sat next to me in class, and she talked to me, and I started to realize that she was actually a really nice, funny girl! I started playing the same game with her at recess and it was so fun! Then, everyone else started to play too! This girl is now one of my best friends. That is how I can relate to Atticus, because I know now to to judge a book by it’s cover.
"Read it out loud, please, Atticus. It's real scary." "No," he said. "You've had enough scaring for a while. This is too-" "Atticus, I wasn't scared." He raised his eyebrows, and I protested: "Leastways not till I started telling Mr. Tate about it. Jem wasn't scared. Asked him and he said he wasn't. Besides, nothin's real scary except in books." page 375
In this scene, Scout is with Atticus while Jem is sleeping. Scout is telling Atticus that she wasn’t afraid at all when Mr. Ewell wanted to take her. Atticus does not want to read it because he thinks the story is scary for Scout and she had been scary too much.
I think that Is Scout telling the truth about not being scared, or is this a white lie for Atticus's benefit, like Mr. Raymond's "drinking and also Scout suggests that telling the story of scary events is more fear-inducing than actually living through them.
The theme that connects with these scene is the true definition of courage. Atticus himself was scared in the present moment that night. Maybe this is another difference between adults and children, or maybe it's just a quirk of the way Scout herself sees the world.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Ch. 31 Page 374
In this scene, Scout finally finds out how Boo felt for all this time. She realized that being trapped inside a house for years was awful. The fact that Boo was lonely and had no contact with the outside world.
Just like the saying goes, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. You shouldn't treat someone else with low respect or such integrity because of how they look like or because they are from a different class. In many places in our world today, there is segregation because of this problem. Also crimes due to this issue. growing up, my parents always told me to get to know someone before I judge them.
This connects to the importance of home and family. Boo saved Jem and Scout’s lives because he saw an opportunity to save someone and to get out of the house. Despite all the rumors that were spread about Arthur, Scout sees the real him and likes it.
“He turned out the light and went into Jem’s room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.” Page 376.
In this scene, Scout and Atticus are in Jem’s room. Atticus tucks Scout into bed and returns to Jem’s room and Scout knows she will be there all night waiting for Jem to wake up.
This reminds me a lot of my childhood. When I was little, I was terrified of the dark so I would scream for my parents and they would come to my room and read to me until I fell asleep or they would let me sleep in their room. Also when I was sick they’d sit by me until I felt better
This scene relates to the theme or the importance of home and family. Atticus is such a good father to Scout and Jem. I think it’s important that when Jem wakes up that Atticus is there because he just went through a traumatic event and needs family there for him.
“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.”- Page 376 Atticus is reading Scout one of jems books to put her to sleep. Scout tells Atticus that she heard the whole story. She tells atticus the story and that when they caught him her turned out to be really nice. Atticus said that most people are really nice when you meet them.
I can relate to this scene. Growing up my parents always taught me to never judge a person by their looks. I remember one day my brother and I pointed out a woman who had been wearing a lot of makeup and my brother said something about her appearance. My mother then was furious at him and told us that, the woman had been hurt and had injuries she was attempting to cover. My mom, like Atticus wants us to grow up to be respectful of others and to not judge others. In this scene Atticus reads one of Jems books to put her to sleep then takes her to bed. Scout begins to tell Atticus of what happened. She says that Boo was surprisingly very nice and friendly. Atticus responds saying that once you finally see them they seem nice, meaning once you actually get to know the person.
This scene connect to the theme of importance of home and family. Atticus wants his kids to not judge a person based on their appearances and what others say about them. Atticus is a good father who is encouraging his kids to not be racist and judgemental like the people in the town of Maycomb.
“He gently released my hand, opened the door, went inside, and shut the door behind him. I never saw him again.” Pg: 373 L:9
Scout was fascinated to see Boo Radley she thought that Dill and Jem would not believe her, she had seen the ghost that they were looking for since they hear it and when the time passed they realized that it wasn't a ghost but they still curious to see him. Scout thought that Boo was a good man who saved her and Jem’s life. She goes with Boo to his house without saying a single word he said goodbye in a really sweet way to her and then she would not see him again
I feel that Scout was so excited to learn that Boo existed that everything Maycomb was saying was a lie, she could see that he was a good man and even he was locked without a communication with the exterior he never forget being affectionate, Boo could suffer many problems but Scout could understand that everything that he passed didn't make him a sad or angry men , she knows that they cannot see him again but also she knows that he is going to be there always to take care of her and every good person in Maycomb.
The themes that connect to this scene are the true definition of courage. There are many people like Boo who we don't know or if they exist, but what is certain is that if they are, they are there to help us when we need like Boo perhaps not performed a heroic act or something out of the ordinary but he proved that despite what everyone made him what he want to show petting Jem and talking to Scout was that he is going to be there in the perfect moment when they really need help.
“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Page 376.
ReplyDeleteIn this scene Atticus has told Scout one of Jem’s books that he had. After Atticus finished, he starts to put Scout to sleep as Scout is telling Atticus that she heard the whole story. She says that they chased him and when they caught him that he was actually really nice. And then Atticus says that most people are nice when you see them for the first time.
Atticus is teaching Scout yet another lesson about being a good person. Atticus says that most people are nice and that you just have to give them a chance and get to know them. My parents are teaching me something like that, they are teaching me to like everyone and get to know them before you judge them. This is similar to what Atticus is telling Scout.
The importance of home and family relates to this scene. Atticus is words of wisdom to Scout and it connects to Boo Radley and how Scout saw him for the first time. Scout had never seen Boo before and she didn’t know if he was nice or not so she did not know what to expect. All of the rumors said that he was a mean and terrible person. But those were just rumors, when Scout met him for the first time, Boo turned out to be nice. Sometimes all you have to do is give people a chance to prove that they are not what other people say they are.
I agree with you Tyler. Atticus does not want Jem and Scout the be like every other person in Maycomb who judges somebody without even knowing them. He encourages them to get to the person before they start spreading assumptions that might not even be true.
DeleteI agree with you. Atticus teaches Jem and Scout that it is wrong to judge anyone before you know them. Maycomb is a stereotypical town and Atticus believes that this is wrong. Everyone is equal in Atticus' eyes.
DeleteI agree with you Tyler. The lesson that Atticus is preaching here and throughout the whole book is very important. He is helping Scout and Jem to be the best that they can be and to be a positive change in the world.
Delete“ ...Atticus when they finally saw him, why he hadn’t done any of those things...Atticus, he was real nice...His hands were under my chin, pulling up the cover, tucking it around me. Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Bottom of page 376
ReplyDeleteIn this Scene Scout and Jem come home and after Scout falls asleep listening to Atticus read and he take her into her room and tucks Scout into bed. Scout was talking about how Boo Radley was so nice when she met him. Atticus said when you really understand and get to know them people are really nice.
I agree with Atticus’ statement about how you need to get to know someone before you automatically judge them. Everyone judges each other from the outside or what has happened to them in the past. People change and everyone should get to know each other on a deeper level. We’re all human, and we all have something deeper to ourselves to be revealed. Everyone is different when you really get to know them. That is the basic, simple saying to Atticus’ words.
This quote connects to a theme that is in the book but one that is said and heard but not really thought about. You have to step in someone elses shoes. or in Atticus’ words get into their skin. This way you will see them for what they are on the inside instead of judging them on their past or what they look like. Scout saw that with Boo. All the fake legends like how he was supposedly six feet tall and that he was in a gang when he was younger, shamed the family, and was locked in his basement for 15 years. You really need to get to know a person before you can see them for what they are or seem like on the outside.
In addition, I believe that everybody acts different in different situations. Instead of being different onc eyou get to know them, I think people are really just different in different situations.
DeleteI agree with you and Abby. People are different in their own ways. Being different, although, doesn't place you beneath another. It simply shows how everyone is special and there is no one else like you in the world. It's important that people notice this.
Delete“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” page 376
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Atticus is reading to Scout one of Jem's books. After Atticus finishes the story he begins to tucking Scout for bed. As Scout gets put to sleep she tells Atticus the whole story, they chased him and when they caught him he turned out to be very nice. Atticus tells Scout that most people are nice when you meet them for the first time.
No wonder Atticus wins the Father of the Year award every year! Every moment Atticus has he is trying to teach a lesson. In this particular scenario, he is teaching Scout that most people are nice when you first meet them, however, some are not. For the people that aren't nice when you meet them you have to give them a chance. People always say that you can't judge a book by it's cover, so, don't judge a person on their first impression, even though first impressions are very important in the business world. My parents taught me this lesson as a child as well. They said to never create enemies because enemies bring you down. So, don't hate people and don't judge people on their first impressions.
This theme relates to the importance of home and family. When Scout first met Boo she didn't know what to expect. All of the rumors said that Boo was a vicious man that ate squirrels. Expectedly, those people were wrong. Boo is a caring man that was willing to risk his life for the safety of two children.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Page 374
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout is able to see the world from Boo’s perspective. She felt badly because over the years he had left them gifts in the hollow of a tree and they never gave him anything. Standing on his porch she realizes that although he has spent his life cooped up in his house, he was able to see so much of the world from his window. From Boo’s porch she could see their neighborhood and the streetlights all the way to town. She realizes that although Boo never leaves his house, he experiences life through his observations of the life outside his window.
I try not to judge people because you never know what is going on in their life, or if they have a special gift. Although it seems hard not to judge people in a superficial manner, if you get the chance to know them as individuals you’ll generally find that each is special in their own way. Being in camp for seven years has given me the opportunity to learn this lesson and discover the uniqueness of all the girls.
This scene relates to home and family. Scout realizes that in some way, she and Jem have become family to Boo. This is demonstrated in the scene where Boo wants to visit Jem asleep in his bed and pet him on the head. He also asks Scout to walk him home. Although they had never interacted before, Boo has great affection for them from watching them over the years. His affection is so great that he leaves his home and protects Jem and Scout when Mr. Ewell attacks them.
I strongly agree. You really learn to appreciate people once you see life through their eyes. Scout feels bad that she never knew how Boo lived and how much he cared for them, and I probably would feel this way too if I never gave back to one who cared for me so.
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ReplyDelete“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Page 376
In this scene Atticus is reading one of Jems books to Scout. Once he finishes the story, he carries her into the room and tucks her into bed. She says that they chased him and when they caught him he was actually really nice. Atticus then tells Scout that most people are nice when you meet them for the first time.
I completely agree with what Atticus tells Scout before she goes to bed. It is easy to judge who people are before you actually meet them. By doing this, you predefine, and predestine the relationship that you are going to have with that person. If you get to actually know somebody, you see more of the positive attributes of a person, rather than concentrating on their faults. My dad always told me to never judge a book by its cover. You have to read it in order to find out its true meaning.
The theme that connects to this scene is the importance of home and family. Atticus does not want Jem and Scout judging people on how they look, or what people say about them. Instead, he encourages them to get to know the person, and find out the truth about who they really are. Sometimes who you think is the weirdest person in Maycomb County, might end up being the person that saves your life.
I agree with you. The way which Atticus is teaching his children is a right thing to do according to him. He wants to make the next generation a lot more different than the one he is.
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ReplyDeleteChapter 31: “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” (Page 376)
ReplyDeleteIn this scene Atticus is reading to Scout one of Jem’s book. Once he finishes the book he brings her into her room and tucks her into her bed. Scout tells Atticus the whole story. Scout says that they chase him and when they caught him he was surprisingly turned out to be nice. Atticus tells Scout that most people are nice when you first meet them.
I strongly agree with what Atticus tells Scout just before bedtime. It is very easy to say I don't like him or her after you meet someone for the first time. Atticus is pointing out that you shouldn't judge a person after the first time you meet them it should take some time. My mom one time introduced me to a kid who would eventually become my best friend. I didn't like him at all the first time I met him and didn't want anything to do with him. After I saw him a second time I realized he was actually very nice and we would become great friends. Atticus is teaching Scout another good lesson that he should use for the rest of his life.
The theme demonstrated in this scene is; the importance of home and family. Atticus wants his children to judge people by how they are and not how they look. There were so many false rumors about Boo that weren't even remotely true. For example it said that Boo eats squirrels and that is not even remotely true. Boo is a thoughtful and caring man. It just shows how anyone can surprise you and help you out or even save your life.
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I agree with you, Preston. Atticus wants to make sure that Jem and Scout learn good values. He teaches them to look past someones appearance and really put yourself in their shoes.
Delete“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Page 374
ReplyDeleteIn this scene Scout tries to put herself in the shoes of Boo Radley. She realizes that although he never went outside or talked and people, he lived a life looking out his window. He got a great understanding of the town and the world around him from his window even though he never left the house. She also comes to the understanding as to why he never left the house and she understands his choices in life.
I was always taught to accept everyone and not judge them based on the way they live. Just like Atticus taught, you need to put yourself in someones shoes to understand their perspective on life. I do not blame Boo for staying inside all of his life. Maycomb is a town that on the outside looks peaceful and inviting. It still may be a very nice town but underneath its surface there really are many issues. Boo may have had a better life than many of the people in Maycomb. He never experienced the damage of racism, or the many conflicts in the daily lives of the people of Maycomb. I think it was a great idea to have a character in the book that is mysterious and is different from everyone else. He may seem as if he is not important but in my opinion he is a very important character in the book. Without him Scout and Jem may not have escaped with their lives.
This scene relates to the importance of home and family. Scout and Jem have had a huge effect on Boo Radley’s life. Boo really cares for the children. He risked his life to save them and stopped their attacker before he was able to seriously harm Jem and Scout. He walks home with Scout as if they were family even though this was the first time they had ever met. Boo cares for Scout and Jem and he is really an important character in the book.
I admired the fact that Boo hardly knew the children, yet he cared enough to help them in a time of need. The people of Maycomb know each other, but they don't always seem to care about anyone else, unless it's the latest gossip.
Delete“You can pet him, Mr. Arthur, he’s asleep. You couldn’t i he was awake, though, he wouldn’t let you…” page 372
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout brings Boo Radley into Jem’s room to check on him. Boo has not seen a boy up close in many years, so Scout tells him that he is allowed to pet him. As if he was scared, Boo lightly stroked Jem’s hair.
There are many cases today where teenagers are locked up for a number of years. When they finally escape or are found, it is difficult for them to communicate with others again. These people usually have trouble getting back into their old lifestyle because they have made themselves ill being locked up for so long. In an article I found, three women from Ohio were missing and have recently been found. Luckily, they are alive and well but they are having trouble living a normal life. When you have been through such a tragedy, it is hard to forget what happened to you. Even though the girls are back with their families, they do not feel normal yet. This is probably how Boo Radley felt when he first spoke to the Finch family because he has not communicated with others for over fifteen years.
The theme that is represented in this scene is the true definition of courage. Boo Radley, also known as Mr. Arthur, was originally locked up in his house by his parents. Now, he is a man and can leave if he wanted to, but he is scared. It took him a lot of courage to get out of his house and show his face to the Finch family. The town of Maycomb stereotypes Boo and believes that he is a bad man, but he is actually harmless and very nice.
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I agree with you. It takes a lot of courage for Boo to pet Jem. Since he has been locked up in the dark of the house for almost 15 years he does not have experience with children.Maybe that is why he left the gifts in the tree because he was very shy and did not have experience with the kids.
Delete“He (Atticus) would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.”
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Atticus is staying with Jem after Jem brakes his arm. Jem is sleeping because Dr. Reynolds has him on sedatives so he’s not in so much pain. Atticus spends the night with Jem, even though Jem is asleep the whole night.
This is similar to when people spend nights with their family in the hospital. People stay in the hospital to be with their loved one, even if they sleep the whole time. Atticus could spend the night asleep in his own room, but chooses to stay with Jem. Although, he probably can’t sleep anyway since he is so worried about Jem. Atticus feels the same way that people who wait in the hospital feel. They want to stay because they want to make sure that the sick person is going to be alright. They’re afraid that if the leave them, then the sick person will get hurt. Thus, people stay for hours, and even days, waiting for their loved ones to get better.
This scene relates to how important family is. Atticus can’t sleep because he is so worried about his son’s health. He waits in Jem’s room the entire night for Jem to wake up. This shows true love. Atticus loves Jem very much and would hate to see him hurt. Atticus is important to Jem because Jem will have somebody to explain things when he wakes up. Jem is important to Atticus because Atticus loves him very much and wants him to be happy. They are both important to Scout because Scout both appreciates Atticus staying with Jem and wants Jem to be happy. Everybody in the family loves each other and wants each other to live well. This shows how important the family is to them. (Pg. 376, Paragraph 9)
ReplyDelete“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Chapter 31 Page 374
In this scene, Scout had just walked Boo home, and she realizes how wrong these preconceived ideas of him were. Before she met Boo, she thought differently of him.
I know personally, I can be very quick to judge someone. It doesn’t take long for me to develop an opinion or attitude towards somebody, and a lot of times, these views are wrong. I agree with Atticus when he says that you never really know somebody until you’ve experienced first hand, what their life is like. A person’s opinion of somebody is often subjective, and easily influenced by others, just like Scout’s thoughts about Boo. Prior to meeting him, she had no basis of determining what Boo was like, except for the alleged myths and rumors.
This section of the story relates to the theme of the importance of home and family. Although this is Boo’s first appearance in the book, it seems that he already means a lot to the children. He had left them gifts in the tree and he was also there to defend them the night of the attack. It didn’t matter that they weren’t well acquainted because he still endangered himself to save the children. He has given Scout and Jem the greatest gift of all: their lives. Because of this, I think he has earned a title as a member of the family, even though he is not a blood relative. Atticus is eternally grateful for Boo because if it weren’t for him, he would be childless.
I agree Kathryn. I don't think that anybody should judge anybody else until they know what they are going through. You don't know how hard there life is or what things are like behind closed doors.
DeleteI agree with you, Kathryn. Someone should not be judged based on what appears to be happening.
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ReplyDeletethose things… Atticus, he was real nice…” page 376. In this scene, Scout just gets back from walking home with Boo Radley and has Atticus read a book to her. She tells him what happened in the book as he tucks her in to bed. She realizes that everything that was said and made legend about Boo Radley wasn't true. This relates to the theme of not judging a book by its cover. Throughout the book, everyone thinks that Boo Radley is some monster that reeked havoc around the town and must be locked up for everyone's convenience and safety. Scout realizes they were all wrong and he was exactly the opposite as everyone else. When most people are children, they are taught not to judge a book by its cover when finding something to read. Unknowingly to the child at the time, this applies to all aspects of life. Certain situations they may encounter, people they meet and just a general way to go through life. During the Great Depression most white people disregarded this ideal and decided that all black people were evil and not to be trusted before they even read the first chapter.
“Read it out loud, please, Atticus. It’s real scary.” … Besides, nothing’s real scary except in books.” Chapter 31, page 375
ReplyDeleteIn these scene, Scout is in Jem’s room with Atticus while Jem is sleeping. Scout is telling Atticus that she was not scared at all when Mr. Ewell wanted to grab her. Atticus does not want to read out loud because he thinks the story is scary for Scout and she has been through scary stuff in the day.
What I find disturbing is If Scout is telling the truth about not being scared or she is lying to Atticus just to not worry him. Atticus himself was scared that night.
The theme that connects with these scene is the true definition of courage. Scout after almost being stabbed she is not scared at all. It is more scary what the stories tell than the life in Maycomb.
ReplyDelete“He turned out the light and went into Jem’s room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.” Page 376.
In this scene Scout talks about how even though Atticus said he will only be in Jem’s room for an hour or so, she knows that he will be in there all night, so he can be there when Jem wakes up.
This reminds me of how when I was younger, if I was sick, my parents would always be right by my bed in case I needed anything. Clearly, Atticus loves Jem and wants to be there for him in case Jem needs anything, and to be there to explain everything when Jem finally wakes up in the morning.
The scene that connects to this theme is the importance of home and family. Obviously, Jem and Scout have a great parent and a great support system around them, and this is just another example of that. Instead of going to bed and getting some rest after a very stressful night for everyone, Atticus decides to stay up and stay by Jem’s side all night to be there for him in case anything happens at all during the night.
ReplyDelete“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Page 376 Chapter 31
Atticus is reading Scout one of jems books to put her to sleep. Scout tells Atticus that she heard the whole story. She tells atticus the story and that when they caught him her turned out to be really nice. Atticus said that most people are really nice when you meet them.
I agree with what Atticus is teaching Scout. You should never judge a book by its cover. That is something my parents have always taught me. I try to get to know someone before I form an opinion of them. If people judge everyone by looking on the outside, it would be hard for everyone to make a true friend.
This relates to the importance of home and family. Atticus is teaching Scout a very valuable life lesson. He is teaching her to not judge people. You should get to know someone before you judge them. As Scouts father it is his responsibility to teach her this.
I agree with you Francesca. I think that was a really good connection to not judge a book by its cover is like not judging a person by what you see on the outside. I think that even though some people do judge people based on how they look the way a person acts means so much more.
DeleteAtticus is always teaching Scout and Jem good life lessons and I think that is apart of why they grew up to be the way that they are. Atticus wanted to make sure that they didn't end up like most of the people in Maycomb. He wants them to know that it's okay to do what is right even if people don't agree and that they should not judge people because of the way they look on the outside. Atticus is a great father.
Delete“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Page 374
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout finds out how Boo felt all this time. She recognizes how being trapped inside a house for years can be like. How cramped inside it would of been and how stressful it would be to have fake rumors of yourself.
Looking at something from a different perspective may be very deep. Understanding how they feel is difficult until you fully know about them. One time when I was around 5th grade, I met a disabled person. He couldn't write neatly and couldn't hear well what people said. We became friends and all but I couldn't understand why he couldn't what I could. So I thought to myself about it. I came up with one idea. I'm usually write with my right hand so for 1 day, I tried writing everything with my left hand. It didnt work out very well.. But this made me think to myself how hard it is to live like that.
This connects to the importance in family. Boo saved Jem and Scout’s lives because he thought they were not just normal neighbors. Boo had a special feeling about them which lead to saving Jem and Scout.
“He (Atticus) would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.”
ReplyDeleteAtticus is staying with Jem after he breaks his arm in this scene. Atticus spends the night with Jem, even though Jem is asleep.
This reminds me of when a family member will stay with a loved one in the hospital after an injury or surgery. Although Jem will most likely be fine sleeping without Atticus, he still wants to be in the room with his son. I recently saw a movie where the main character’s best friend had cancer, and the main character stayed in the hospital with his friend for 4 days straight. When people are worried, they will stay for as long as they feel they need to to ensure their loved one’s safety.
This scene connects to the importance of home and family. Atticus staying in Jem’s room with him shows true and pure love for his son. Although Atticus does not show it in the conventional way, acting as more of a teacher than anything else, he truly cares for his son and definitely expresses it in this scene. Atticus is a great man, great teacher, and a great father.
“Atticus had at first said no to reading Scout a scary book, but then gives in and reads to her.” Page 375-376
ReplyDeleteIn this scene Atticus finds Scout reading a scary book, and does not want to read it to her, but eventually gives in to his daughter’s wishes.
This can connect to when I was a young boy. My Dad would come in to say good night, and we would ask him to tell us a story. He sometimes did, and they were some of the best stories I have heard in my life. Parents will do anything to make their children happy.
The theme that this quote connects to the importance of home and family. Atticus feels protective of Scout and does not want to scare her with a scary book. But he realizes that she really wants to and gives in. He is realizing that she is growing up, and will not have to be sheltered as much.
I agree with what you said about Atticus not needing to shelter Scout as much, but I disagree with what you said about parents doing anything to make their children happy. Parents would love for their children to be happy all the time, but sometimes a parent must say no to something, otherwise a kid might not know how to react in the outside world if someone says no. Atticus gave in this time, because he believed that Scout was old enough to listen to it, but he won't say yes every time.
Delete“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.”
ReplyDeletePage 376
This is a scene when Atticus is reading one go the Jem’s books for Scout. After Atticus read the book to Scout, Scout tell Atticus that she heard the whole story. She said when people were chasing the person and caught him, the person was actually nice. Atticus explain Scout most people are nice when you see them for the first time.
I agree with what Atticus was telling Scout. People shouldn’t judge the person at first time. When I was had a friend who I always didn’t like him but when I was woking with him on a project, he was a nice guy. I’ve learned that we should judge person at first time and take time to know that person.
This scene connect to the theme of importance of home and family. Scout is having a lesson from Atticus to not judge someone because of their look. Atticus was telling her to take time to know person and then think about that person.
I also agree with what Atticus says that once you get to know a person they can surprise you.
DeleteHe (Atticus) would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning. Page 376
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout observes that her father will be at Jem’s side all night. Jem had just broken his arm and had a near death experience, and Atticus doesn’t let him stay alone.
Atticus seems very similar to my mother in this scene. She always is there for me or my sister and will always be up and ready to help if either of us are in need. Atticus shows great care for his children that is stereotypically found in the mother, but Atticus is both and mother and a father. Most don’t understand how crucial Atticus is the his children’s individuality.
This scene connects to the theme of the importance of family. Atticus is the backbone of the family and I credit him for the outcome of Scout and Jem. Without Atticus, the Finch’s might have been just another racist family in Maycomb and Jem would have been best friends with all the Ewell kids. For all we know, he could have been similar to Walter Cunningham Jr, and was starving almost every night.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Pg. 374
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout finally sees out of the eyes or Boo Radley. She feels upset and regretful for not returning the favor of leaving Boo gifts in the hollow of the tree. Scout realizes that Boo Radley didn’t need to stand outside of his house to experience life. She knew that he was able to see so much from his window.
People are different in their own ways. People look differently, talk differently, dress differently, and even learn differently! I could go on for days on how everyone is unique and special. Since Boo Radley is so different from everyone else, it’s difficult to accept him or quite understand him. The only way to fully appreciate Boo Radley is to put yourself in his shoes. Scout noticed the good in Boo Radley without her even knowing it. It’s important for everyone to value mankind’s diversity and uniqueness.
This scene relates to the importance of home and family. Scout and Jem are important to Boo and they are placed somewhere special in his heart. The Finch children have a mutual feeling towards Boo and in a way, they consider him part of their family. Boo Radley cares for the children and loves them, and this is seen through his actions of bravery from him literally saving their lives.
In this scene, Scout asks Atticus to read her a story. As he reads Scout begins to fall asleep and Atticus then helps her get to bed. (Page 376)
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that after everything Scout has been through to remember that she is still in the 3rd grade. This reminds me a lot of myself as a kid I would always want to hang out with the big kids and felt that children my own age were much too young. Scout is much wiser than most of the adults during this time when so many people were racist. Earlier in the chapter Scout thinks to herself that she really does not have much more to learn, except algebra. I can agree with this because of all the life experiences Scout has had she is wise beyond her years.
This final scene relates to the importance of home and family. It is hard to remember that count is still a little girl, but Atticus is alway there to read her a bedtime story of hold her in his lap when she is scared or tired. I think that, that is what family is really all about because it is the little thing that speak the loudest.
I agree with you, Scout truly is wise beyond her years and acts older than many of the people of Maycomb, who can be very childish when it comes to treating others fairly.
Delete“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Chapter 31, Page 376
ReplyDeleteIn this scene Atticus just read one of Jem’s books to Scout. She then repeats the whole story back to him, the part about how when they chased him down he turned out to be really nice is a major part of the story in relation to the message Atticus is trying to teach Scout. She says it turns out that the man was really nice once they caught him. Atticus then explains how most people are when you finally meet them.
What Atticus is trying to teach here is that you should not judge a person by what you hear, only on what see from them. This connects to Boo Radley and how everyone judged him and made up stories about him without ever meeting him. Atticus acts out what he preaches when he tells Scout to call Boo Mr. Arthur because he believes Boo should be treated with respect despite what people have said about him. Atticus is going off of what he has seen with Boo not what people had said. Therefore he is showing that the quote is true. Everyone said that Boo was a wild man and ate squirrels, they described him as almost un human and people were scared of him without even meeting him but he was nice when they finally got to see him. Boo really had an important role in this story even though he was barely in the book. The whole idea of how people were making up rumors about him and then he the fact that he turned out to be nice shows that you should judge people based on how they act around you not what you here. This also relates to the Tom Robinson case. Tom was an honest hardworking man but was discriminated against because of what people said about his race. When he died people were saying he died because of his “kind’s” instinct. The people saying this had not even met Tom yet they judged him, just like how people did to Boo Radley. They went off of what they heard. I can connect to this quote because when I was younger every single night my mom or dad would read to me. When the story was over we would talk about our day’s and my parents would make me realize something I had done wrong and figure out a way to do it better next time. They were always trying to help me just like how Atticus did with his kids.
This quote connects to the importance of family. Atticus is teaching Scout a very important lesson here, just like he does throughout the whole book. He is teaching her to judge people based upon how they act not how they are perceived to be. He shows this to be true when he defends Tom in the trial and treats Boo with respect when they finally meet. Without Atticus Scout and Jem may have grown up to be like the people who talked badly about Tom after he died, or like the people who made up rumors about Boo Radley. Overall Atticus truly is an incredible dad that is constantly helping his kids to be the best that they can be.
“Will you take me home?”
ReplyDeleteHe almost whispered it, in the voice of a child afraid of the dark.
I put my foot on the top step and stopped. I would lead him through our house, but I would never lead him home.
“Mr. Arthur, bend your arm down here, like that. That’s right, sir”
I slipped my hand into the crook of his arm. page 388
During this scene, Boo Radley is afraid and would like for Scout to walk him home. Scout does not want to make him feel inferior by leading him home, so she walks alongside him.
Boo Radley is around 30 years old, but age has nothing to do with maturity. Boo asked a little girl to walk him home, because he was afraid. In the world, we see age and growing up go hand in hand. I feel that adults pressure children to grow up and be more adult like, but is there anything wrong with being a little innocent or naive? I believe that age shouldn’t have a big effect on maturity levels. I always hear people say young at heart and is that really such a bad thing?
This scene shows the importance of home and family and the true definition of courage. It must have taken a lot of courage for Boo to ask someone way younger than him to walk him home. The importance of home and family showed when Scout knew not to have Boo follow her to his own home, but rather go arm in arm with him. Scout also did not judge or hesitate when he asked her to walk him home.
“ Atticus, he was real nice.”
ReplyDelete“ Most people are, Scout, When you finally see them.” (Page 376)
In this section, Scout had walked Boo Radley home. She had started falling asleep in Atticus’ lap while he was reading one of Jem’s book. He took her to her room and tucked her into bed where she started sleepily talking about meeting Boo and how nice he was.
I agree with Atticus, I don’t like to judge people based on what they look like, or what they talk like, or where they live, or how they live. You have to really get to know a person first because the first few times you meet them or how people say that person is does not give you an accurate description of who they really are. When those top layers are peeled off and you get to the core, that's when you really get to know someone. You might just find out that they are really nice, just like how Scout found out Boo was really a good person. The whole town made up rumors that made the children believe that he was some horrible person who they should be afraid of when really, he is probably nicer than most of the men in woman in Maycomb.
The theme that goes best with this section is the importance of home and family. Atticus is always there for Scout and Jem with good advice and life lessons. I think Atticus is a really good father to both of his kids and I enjoyed seeing them grow up to be more and more like Atticus throughout the book.
I also agree Atticus is a great father and only wants whats best for his kids.
DeleteOn page 374, Scout recaps her past two years from Boo’s point of view. “...Autumn again, and Boo’s children needed him. Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout realizes that Boo must’ve been watching them and must’ve truly cared about them.
I believe that I need to learn to step in other people’s shoes. I can never know what’s going on in someone’s mind but I can try to. People who I might not think care about me, might actually do. Scout seemed to tease Boo in the past, but Boo was watching them, and learned to care for them, as he had no one else. Scout doesn’t realize this until she’s standing on his porch, thinking about the connections he made with them as he sat alone in his home.
This scene can fall under the theme of the importance of home and family. To Boo, Scout and Jem were his family. He created an unspoken bond with them by observing the highs and lows of their lives. He became close enough that he risked his life to save “his children.”
“Will you take me home?” He almost whispered it, in the voice of a child afraid of the dark.” 372
ReplyDeleteAfter Scout and Boo check on Jem Boo asks Scout to lead him back to the Radley home. Before they leave Scout makes sure that if anyone was watching he would look like a gentleman. She had him bend his elbow and she put her hand in the crook.
This section of the novel relates to the theme of the importance of the home. Scout went on to talk about how Boo was a good neighbor to her and Jem but they never gave him anything in return. If I was Scout I would also choose to walk with Boo back to the Radley house. He gave the kids presents and saved their lives. The least Scout could do was walk with him to his house.
“...Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.” Bottom of page 376
ReplyDeleteThis is a scene between Scout and Atticus whereas Atticus is tucking Scout into bed and comforting her with a deep conversation. Atticus and Scout get closer in every scene together, they love each other so much, but especially in this scene do they have a very special bond.
This scene resembles the theme of the importance of home and family because Atticus is constantly teaching his kids lessons, and making them into better people. Scout was so surprised to find that Arthur “Boo” Radley was such a nice man, and Atticus assured her that lots of people are very nice, which is why she should not judge them before she knows them.
I remember in elementary school I would see one girl running around all by herself every day at recess, and I thought it was extremely bizarre. She’d jump and dance and make odd noises, and I would always avoid her because she scared me. Then she sat next to me in class, and she talked to me, and I started to realize that she was actually a really nice, funny girl! I started playing the same game with her at recess and it was so fun! Then, everyone else started to play too! This girl is now one of my best friends. That is how I can relate to Atticus, because I know now to to judge a book by it’s cover.
"Read it out loud, please, Atticus. It's real scary."
ReplyDelete"No," he said. "You've had enough scaring for a while. This is too-"
"Atticus, I wasn't scared."
He raised his eyebrows, and I protested: "Leastways not till I started telling Mr. Tate about it. Jem wasn't scared. Asked him and he said he wasn't. Besides, nothin's real scary except in books." page 375
In this scene, Scout is with Atticus while Jem is sleeping. Scout is telling Atticus that she wasn’t afraid at all when Mr. Ewell wanted to take her. Atticus does not want to read it because he thinks the story is scary for Scout and she had been scary too much.
I think that Is Scout telling the truth about not being scared, or is this a white lie for Atticus's benefit, like Mr. Raymond's "drinking and also Scout suggests that telling the story of scary events is more fear-inducing than actually living through them.
The theme that connects with these scene is the true definition of courage. Atticus himself was scared in the present moment that night. Maybe this is another difference between adults and children, or maybe it's just a quirk of the way Scout herself sees the world.
“Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough.” Ch. 31 Page 374
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout finally finds out how Boo felt for all this time. She realized that being trapped inside a house for years was awful. The fact that Boo was lonely and had no contact with the outside world.
Just like the saying goes, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. You shouldn't treat someone else with low respect or such integrity because of how they look like or because they are from a different class. In many places in our world today, there is segregation because of this problem. Also crimes due to this issue. growing up, my parents always told me to get to know someone before I judge them.
This connects to the importance of home and family. Boo saved Jem and Scout’s lives because he saw an opportunity to save someone and to get out of the house. Despite all the rumors that were spread about Arthur, Scout sees the real him and likes it.
“He turned out the light and went into Jem’s room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.” Page 376.
ReplyDeleteIn this scene, Scout and Atticus are in Jem’s room. Atticus tucks Scout into bed and returns to Jem’s room and Scout knows she will be there all night waiting for Jem to wake up.
This reminds me a lot of my childhood. When I was little, I was terrified of the dark so I would scream for my parents and they would come to my room and read to me until I fell asleep or they would let me sleep in their room. Also when I was sick they’d sit by me until I felt better
This scene relates to the theme or the importance of home and family. Atticus is such a good father to Scout and Jem. I think it’s important that when Jem wakes up that Atticus is there because he just went through a traumatic event and needs family there for him.
I can relate to your connection I was also terrified of the dark and would have my mom tell me a story.
Delete“Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them.”- Page 376
ReplyDeleteAtticus is reading Scout one of jems books to put her to sleep. Scout tells Atticus that she heard the whole story. She tells atticus the story and that when they caught him her turned out to be really nice. Atticus said that most people are really nice when you meet them.
I can relate to this scene. Growing up my parents always taught me to never judge a person by their looks. I remember one day my brother and I pointed out a woman who had been wearing a lot of makeup and my brother said something about her appearance. My mother then was furious at him and told us that, the woman had been hurt and had injuries she was attempting to cover. My mom, like Atticus wants us to grow up to be respectful of others and to not judge others.
In this scene Atticus reads one of Jems books to put her to sleep then takes her to bed. Scout begins to tell Atticus of what happened. She says that Boo was surprisingly very nice and friendly. Atticus responds saying that once you finally see them they seem nice, meaning once you actually get to know the person.
This scene connect to the theme of importance of home and family. Atticus wants his kids to not judge a person based on their appearances and what others say about them. Atticus is a good father who is encouraging his kids to not be racist and judgemental like the people in the town of Maycomb.
“He gently released my hand, opened the door, went inside, and shut the door behind him. I never saw him again.” Pg: 373 L:9
ReplyDeleteScout was fascinated to see Boo Radley she thought that Dill and Jem would not believe her, she had seen the ghost that they were looking for since they hear it and when the time passed they realized that it wasn't a ghost but they still curious to see him. Scout thought that Boo was a good man who saved her and Jem’s life. She goes with Boo to his house without saying a single word he said goodbye in a really sweet way to her and then she would not see him again
I feel that Scout was so excited to learn that Boo existed that everything Maycomb was saying was a lie, she could see that he was a good man and even he was locked without a communication with the exterior he never forget being affectionate, Boo could suffer many problems but Scout could understand that everything that he passed didn't make him a sad or angry men , she knows that they cannot see him again but also she knows that he is going to be there always to take care of her and every good person in Maycomb.
The themes that connect to this scene are the true definition of courage. There are many people like Boo who we don't know or if they exist, but what is certain is that if they are, they are there to help us when we need like Boo perhaps not performed a heroic act or something out of the ordinary but he proved that despite what everyone made him what he want to show petting Jem and talking to Scout was that he is going to be there in the perfect moment when they really need help.