Chapter 6
Dill and Jem decide to "peep in the window with the loose shutter to see if they could get a look at Boo Radley." Scout discourages them from going but ends up going with them. Why did Scout go with them? If you were Scout in this situation would you have went?
Chapter 7
After Scout and Jem find the figures carved in soap and realize who they were one word came to Scouts mind out of fear. What does the word "hoodooing" mean?
Chapter 8
We see a very unusual phenomenon in Alabama, tell me what that event was and when the last time it happened in Maycomb county?
Chapter 9
Scout and Jem viewed Christmas with mixed feelings, what were they? How do you view Christmas, any similarities with Scout and Jem?
Chapter 10
Why was it so wrong to kill a mockingbird? who feels that it is so wrong and why?
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In my opinion, Scout went with them because she felt obligated to. She couldn’t bear to leave her brother when he would be putting his well being in danger. If I were Scout, I probably would have gone as well because I know that if anything had happened to Dill or Jem I would have blamed it on myself. But then again, I don’t think I would absolutely know unless I was faced with the problem in real life.
Chapter 8
The very rare natural phenomenon that occured in Maycomb county, was actually quite regular to us, snow. It had not snowed in Maycomb since 1885, and everyone acted the same way. Everyone was exciteedd to see the snow, and also excited to get a day off of school to play in the snow. If I had never seen snow before, I would have reacted the same exact way.
I agree with Maggie, Scout definitely went with the boys to the Radley House because she was scared for them , and wanted to be there to support them. Although this may be true, I feel the biggest reason she went along was because she didn't want to seem like a wimp. She hated it when Jem called her a "girl", and Jem and Dill always seemed to have so much fun without her. Considering these circumstances, if I were Scout, I would have most likely gone with them, too.
Chapter 7: After Jem and Scout discover the figures carved in soap in the tree, Scout shrieks and throws them at the ground saying that she forgot that “there was no such thing as hoodooing.” By the word “hoodooing”, I think that Scout means the word “voodoo” because voodoo is a type of religion in which people are said to create dolls that resemble a certain person. When the person who created the doll does anything to it, the real person whom the doll resembles is supposed to feel it. For example, if the creator poked the doll with a needle, the person that the doll resembles is supposed to feel like a needle has poked them. I think that upon seeing the dolls resembling themselves, Scout was afraid that someone was practicing voodoo on them.
The actual definition of "hoodooing" is to bring bad luck; in other words, the sculptures Jem and Scout found of themselves Scout thought to be a curse of bad luck of some sort. People who supposedly practice "hoodoo" belive that through charms and curses they can inflict bad luck on another. Maybe this is a bit of foreshadowing for things to come... But Scout most likely had the right idea. She thought someone was watching them and stalking them, which wasn't a bad guess at the time at all. After all, day after day Jem and her had found strage objects in a tree for no apparent reason and even though the gifts were being taken the gift giver did not stop. I beleive Abbey was on the right track with "voodoo" magic, which I'm guessing is the same type of folklore, except with the dolls which she explained.
By the way, sorry I couldn't do this Friday, I forgot my laptop to bring to Maine. My apologizes to whoever is grading me.
chap 8: As we all should know, Alabama isn't very famous for it's snowfall, as Marblehead isn't famous for it's tornados. So when snow DOES happen, Jem and Scout are going to make a big deal of out it ("Wow, let's make a real snowman!"), and such. The good year of 1885 was the last year that it snowed in Maycomb, also the coldest year that Atticus can remember. He refers to the current weather as "The coldest two weeks since 1885", pretty much assuring that 1885 was a fairly cold year. Frankly, I don't realize why this whole chapter was used telling about how snow fell in Alabama, most likely to show how Jem and Scout adjust to difference. Strangely enough, the theme of the book is tolerating difference in my opinion.
I think Scout ended up going with Dill and Jem because when Jem said I swear Scout you are becoming more of a girl every day. She felt the need to prove to them that she had the guts to do what any guy could do. I have beeen in this situatioon may times before. What I have learned to do is if I think it is worth the fun,time,or energy I would most likely would of gone. But if I felt uncomforatble I most likely would of tried to talk my brother out of going by Boo Radley's home.
I think hoodooing means bad luck. I think this came to Scouts mind because to her this was something bad. Something like bad luck that just kept coming in a way. This is what I think the word hoodooing means.
The very rare natural phenomenon that had happened in Maycomb county, was something that the town of Marblehead is quite used to, snow. It hadn't snowed ther since 1885, and everyone was very excited to get a day off of school so they can play in it. If I was one of the children, and I had never seen snow before I would of probably reacted in hte same manner.
Braden,
Excellent answer, this is exactly what I was looking for. I think I would have reacted the same way too! LOL
Maggie,
Great answer, I would have went to. Family is very important, and they are always there when you need them so it is nice to return the favor.
Emilie,
You hit the nail on the head! Great Job!
Abbey,
Very interesting comments, I like your train of thought! Well done.
Ben,
No problem, I can understand the situation you were in. Your comments were well done. I can see that you take great pride in your work. It really shows! Well done!
Mia,
So you felt that maybe peer presure was a big reason for Scout going. Yes, I can agree with you I felt the same. Great work this week!
In this chapter Atticus tells Scout and Jem it's a sin to kill a mocking bird. Jem and Scout just get their new riffels for Christmas and they decide to shoot targets. Their uncle are teaching them to use a riffle. Then Atticus comes out and tells them shot as many blue jays as you want but it is a sin to kill a mocking bird. Jem asks why so Atticus tells him that all mocking birds do is make music for them to listen to. Jem then decides to shoot targets. Scout doesn't beleive her father so she decides to ask Miss Maudie. Miss Maudie also says that it is a sin to kill a mocking bird.
In Chapter 6, when Scout goes with Dill and Jem, I feel it was because:
1. She felt offended at being called a girl
2. She thought it was a bad idea, but felt she had to protect her dignity, so went with them.
3. She was already feeling left out by the boys and didn't want to be anymore than she already was.
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