Tom Robinson is found guilty, but they appeal it. Everything seems to go back to the color of Tom's skin. Later, Tom tries to escape, and is shot seven times to the head.
School starts again, and the children pass the Radley's home. They are too old to be frightened like they once were. The children end up meeting Boo, Mr. Arthur, at a halloween party. He is a kind, frail old man. He seems to be full of wisdom.
The book ends on a sweet note, but it really makes you think. Equality is something we'd all like to pretend we believe in, but unless you take action and make it reality then you're no better than anyone who believed Tom was a criminal.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
To Kill a Mockingbird pgs. 154-227 (73 pgs.)
Scout finds Dill hiding under her bed. He tells Jem and Scout that he has run away because his parents do not pay enough attention to him. Atticus feeds Dill, and then lets his aunt know where he is.
Soon after Dill's arrival, a group of men including the sheriff show up at Atticus' home because of the nearing trial. Tom Robinson is to be held in jail, and they are afraid of a lynching. Later that night the children over hear Aunt Alexandra telling Atticus that he has brought shame to the family with this case. As bad as I feel to admit it I think that Atticus is putting his family in a very tough situation. I think it's a little selfish of him to make his children suffer along with him through the case when they don't even understand the situation. If he wanted to take on these kinds of cases why would he become a father in the first place? I'm all for standing up for what is right, but as a child it must be difficult for Jem and Scout to understand the ridicule they must withstand every day. I'd feel really helpless seeing my father's name being spit on, and not being able to do anything about it.
When the trial begins a vast crowd shows up. Tom Robinson is an African American being tried for raping a young woman. Atticus believes that he is innocent.
Soon after Dill's arrival, a group of men including the sheriff show up at Atticus' home because of the nearing trial. Tom Robinson is to be held in jail, and they are afraid of a lynching. Later that night the children over hear Aunt Alexandra telling Atticus that he has brought shame to the family with this case. As bad as I feel to admit it I think that Atticus is putting his family in a very tough situation. I think it's a little selfish of him to make his children suffer along with him through the case when they don't even understand the situation. If he wanted to take on these kinds of cases why would he become a father in the first place? I'm all for standing up for what is right, but as a child it must be difficult for Jem and Scout to understand the ridicule they must withstand every day. I'd feel really helpless seeing my father's name being spit on, and not being able to do anything about it.
When the trial begins a vast crowd shows up. Tom Robinson is an African American being tried for raping a young woman. Atticus believes that he is innocent.
To Kill a Mockingbird pgs. 72-153 (81 pgs.)
For the first time in a very long time Maycomb receives snow. School is closed so the children have fun building snowmen, and visiting Miss Maudie. That night Miss Maudie's home burns to the ground from an unknown cause. Boo put a blanket around shivering Scout's shoulder's. Scout was too engrossed in the fire to notice Boo though. During this chapter there is a great deal of symbolism. When Scout sees the snow she believes that the world is ending. In this part of the book Scout's life is indeed ending as she knows it. Her father takes on a new case for Tom Robinson, and it starts to make her question everything.
As the trial grows closer the children recieve slurs and remarks against their father. He tells them not to retaliate. It is extremely hard for Scout not to fight with people who are degrading her father's name, but it's his will not to.
Summer begins again, and the children grow apart. To add to Scout's disappointment Dill won't be visiting either. Aunt Alexandria comes to visit though. Aunt Alexandria is very formal, and believes that Scout is too much of a tomboy, but Atticus won't hear any of it!
As the trial grows closer the children recieve slurs and remarks against their father. He tells them not to retaliate. It is extremely hard for Scout not to fight with people who are degrading her father's name, but it's his will not to.
Summer begins again, and the children grow apart. To add to Scout's disappointment Dill won't be visiting either. Aunt Alexandria comes to visit though. Aunt Alexandria is very formal, and believes that Scout is too much of a tomboy, but Atticus won't hear any of it!
To Kill a Mockingbird pgs. 1-71 (71 pgs.)
The book is narrarated by Scout Finch. The book starts out with a flashback, and the reaccounting of how Scout's brother, Jem, broke his arm. Throughout the story there are multiple flashbacks and flashforwards which I do not like. It's not that I find it hard to keep up with the storyline, but that it's not the style of writing I enjoy.
From the very beginning of the book it is easy to tell that Scout is a fighter, not a lover. Her solution to everything is fighting. I actually admire this child in some way because she knows what she believes is right. She fights for the truth even though she's so young. There are many instances though when she could handle the situations more maturely. For example, she beat her friend Dill up for not paying enough attention to her. This shows her age because it is very juvenile to show that much lack of self control. Perhaps she turns to fighting to solve her problems because she knows she'll win? I mean it is a technique that seems to work for her.
Scout goes on to explain her family history. The first of her ancestors to come to America was a fur-trader, Simon Finch. He established a farm that supported the family for many years. Scout's father, Atticus, was the first to make a living away from the farm as he became a lawyer in the town, Maycomb. The story takes place during the Great Depression. Atticus is a single father, but their cook Calpurnia helps raise the children. His wife died when his children were very young.
In the summer of 1933 Scout and Jem's friend Dill comes to visit. Dill tells the children of a man named Boo Radley who lives near the Finch's home. Dill convinces them that Boo is crazy. The story goes that Boo lives in his family's home where as a child his father used to imprison him. He later stabbed his father, but his parents refused to commit him to an asylum. When Boo's father died his brother Nathan came to live with him. Boo is never seen outside of the run-down house, but the children decide they should luer him out.
Dill leaves in September, and Scout begins school for the first time. Scout gets along horribly with her teacher. She gets in a fight her first day, but her brother intervenes. The rest of the school year is just as bad, but the children remain interested in Boo. He starts leaving them goodies under a tree in his yard.
Dill returns during the Summer, and grows closer to Jem leaving Scout feeling left out. She begins to spend time with an older lady in the neighborhood who loves baking, Miss Maudie Atkinson. Miss Maudie tells Scout about Boo as a child, saying he was always polite.
From the very beginning of the book it is easy to tell that Scout is a fighter, not a lover. Her solution to everything is fighting. I actually admire this child in some way because she knows what she believes is right. She fights for the truth even though she's so young. There are many instances though when she could handle the situations more maturely. For example, she beat her friend Dill up for not paying enough attention to her. This shows her age because it is very juvenile to show that much lack of self control. Perhaps she turns to fighting to solve her problems because she knows she'll win? I mean it is a technique that seems to work for her.
Scout goes on to explain her family history. The first of her ancestors to come to America was a fur-trader, Simon Finch. He established a farm that supported the family for many years. Scout's father, Atticus, was the first to make a living away from the farm as he became a lawyer in the town, Maycomb. The story takes place during the Great Depression. Atticus is a single father, but their cook Calpurnia helps raise the children. His wife died when his children were very young.
In the summer of 1933 Scout and Jem's friend Dill comes to visit. Dill tells the children of a man named Boo Radley who lives near the Finch's home. Dill convinces them that Boo is crazy. The story goes that Boo lives in his family's home where as a child his father used to imprison him. He later stabbed his father, but his parents refused to commit him to an asylum. When Boo's father died his brother Nathan came to live with him. Boo is never seen outside of the run-down house, but the children decide they should luer him out.
Dill leaves in September, and Scout begins school for the first time. Scout gets along horribly with her teacher. She gets in a fight her first day, but her brother intervenes. The rest of the school year is just as bad, but the children remain interested in Boo. He starts leaving them goodies under a tree in his yard.
Dill returns during the Summer, and grows closer to Jem leaving Scout feeling left out. She begins to spend time with an older lady in the neighborhood who loves baking, Miss Maudie Atkinson. Miss Maudie tells Scout about Boo as a child, saying he was always polite.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
3.1 diction exercise
a) 1. fact
2. die
3. love
4. stubbornly
5. dreamy
6. buried
7. appetite
8. stillness
9. know
b) 1. Elevation- stillness, alert
2. Sound- placid, calm
c) In the poem "It is not the fact that I will die that I mind" Jim Moore uses alert language. The poem expresses his calm and patient attitude towards the love for his family.
2. die
3. love
4. stubbornly
5. dreamy
6. buried
7. appetite
8. stillness
9. know
b) 1. Elevation- stillness, alert
2. Sound- placid, calm
c) In the poem "It is not the fact that I will die that I mind" Jim Moore uses alert language. The poem expresses his calm and patient attitude towards the love for his family.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Favorite Website!!
http://www.elle.com/ This is a link to the website of a very well known fashion magazine. The website is divided into sections: Runway, Fashion, Hair & Beauty, Life & Love, Accessories, Shopping, Astrology, and Food. Each section provides information on that specific topic. My favorite is Fashion. This website keeps me updated on day to day style changes. I think it would be really cool to work for a magazine like this one someday.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Twilight pages 375-423
Before Bella and Edward can make an escape they see three vampires step out of the woods Laurent, James, and Victoria. They seem vicious. They approach the Cullens, and Laurent is the first to speak by greeting them all. Carlisle then introduces his family including Bella. Each of the groups of vampires start sharing their stories. The new group of vampires are suprised to hear that the Cullen's maintain a permanent home in the town.
With a woosh of the wind James can smell Bella. No one had mentioned that she was human, and James goes into attack mode. Urgently, Carlisle offers to show Laurent, James, and Victoria his home, and tells Edward to take Bella home.
On the way back to Bella's home Edward makes it clear that it is not safe for Bella to be in Forks while the vampires are in attack mode. Now that they know how precious Bella is to Edward it will just make the challenge more satisfying. Edward is worried that James will follow Bella's scent to her home so Bella creates a plan to lead James away from her dad. She explains, "You take me back to Charlie's house. I tell my dad I want to go home to Phoenix. I pack my bags. We wait till James is watching, and then we run. He'll follow us and leave Charlie alone. Charlie won't call the FBI on your family." After leaving Bella's home Alice will take Bella to Phoenix, while Edward leads James in the opposite direction. Edward agrees to the plan, but worries about leaving Bella's side.
As soon as Bella gets home she puts her plan into action. Bella pretends to throw a huge fit telling her dad that she doesn't want to stay in Forks. When he asks why Bella just tells him she dumped Edward and refuses to be tied down in this pathetic town. Her father being so hurt let her leave, but not without begging her to stay first. Bella feels awful leaving her dad and making him feel so badly, but she doesn't want him to be a victim. She leaves.
Bella runs out to her truck and heads towards the Cullen's. When she arrives, Laurent is telling Carlisle about James. Laurent warns that he's never seen James act this way and that he "lethal." The Cullens stick to the plan. Alicewill take her to Phoenix. Esme and Rosalie will take Bella's truck in hopes of leading James in the wrong direction. Edward, Emmett, and Carlisle will go in another direction. The plan is to kill James. Edward and Bella say their goodbye's.
When Bella arrives to the hotel it seems like she's being useless just sitting around waiting for news. She continues to worry about Edward's safety. To pass the time, Bella asks Alice how humans are turned into vampires. Alice explains that vampires are venomous. If they bite someone but don't kill them then the venom will spread through the body turning them into a vampire. It takes about three days and is painful.
Alice sees a vision of James changing his plans. She sees a room full of mirrors so she calls Carlisle. Carlisle then gives the phone to Edward so Bella can talk to him. Edward reports that they lost James, but that everyone is safe.
With a woosh of the wind James can smell Bella. No one had mentioned that she was human, and James goes into attack mode. Urgently, Carlisle offers to show Laurent, James, and Victoria his home, and tells Edward to take Bella home.
On the way back to Bella's home Edward makes it clear that it is not safe for Bella to be in Forks while the vampires are in attack mode. Now that they know how precious Bella is to Edward it will just make the challenge more satisfying. Edward is worried that James will follow Bella's scent to her home so Bella creates a plan to lead James away from her dad. She explains, "You take me back to Charlie's house. I tell my dad I want to go home to Phoenix. I pack my bags. We wait till James is watching, and then we run. He'll follow us and leave Charlie alone. Charlie won't call the FBI on your family." After leaving Bella's home Alice will take Bella to Phoenix, while Edward leads James in the opposite direction. Edward agrees to the plan, but worries about leaving Bella's side.
As soon as Bella gets home she puts her plan into action. Bella pretends to throw a huge fit telling her dad that she doesn't want to stay in Forks. When he asks why Bella just tells him she dumped Edward and refuses to be tied down in this pathetic town. Her father being so hurt let her leave, but not without begging her to stay first. Bella feels awful leaving her dad and making him feel so badly, but she doesn't want him to be a victim. She leaves.
Bella runs out to her truck and heads towards the Cullen's. When she arrives, Laurent is telling Carlisle about James. Laurent warns that he's never seen James act this way and that he "lethal." The Cullens stick to the plan. Alicewill take her to Phoenix. Esme and Rosalie will take Bella's truck in hopes of leading James in the wrong direction. Edward, Emmett, and Carlisle will go in another direction. The plan is to kill James. Edward and Bella say their goodbye's.
When Bella arrives to the hotel it seems like she's being useless just sitting around waiting for news. She continues to worry about Edward's safety. To pass the time, Bella asks Alice how humans are turned into vampires. Alice explains that vampires are venomous. If they bite someone but don't kill them then the venom will spread through the body turning them into a vampire. It takes about three days and is painful.
Alice sees a vision of James changing his plans. She sees a room full of mirrors so she calls Carlisle. Carlisle then gives the phone to Edward so Bella can talk to him. Edward reports that they lost James, but that everyone is safe.
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