I THINK THAT JEM WAS STICKING UP FOR HIS LITTLE SISTER ON HER FIRST DAY OF 1ST GRADE SO THAT SHE AND JEM WOULD NOT BE EMBARRESSEED BY ANYTHING THAT COULD HAPPEN DURING THE DAY.
I think it showed that you need to be close to your family so they can help you when you mightee help. Jem stuck up for his sis. I bet she will need him more also-maddy w
Zackary Coburn I think Atticus, Scout, and Jem shows family when they trust each other, sticking up for each other, and always keeping their word. Also I think Calpurnia shows family even though she isn't related. She acts like a friend, a mother figure, and an advisor.
Emma(1st post retry): I think an exampke of family values is Calpurnia's relationship to Jem and Scout. I think she really does love and care for the children but she might have a grudge against Atticus (or the whites in general) because she is not treated equal. I think the Finches consider her family, and she considers them family, but their relationships are strained because of racism. The kids see her as their motherly figure, they may fear her a bit, but they kno she is there for them: the kids see past the petty matter of skin colour and have learned to live with (and I think love) Calpurnia as family, likewise for her.
Keep this in mind as we read about Atticus' feelings about defending Tom Robinson and how Calpurnia acts when she brings the children to her church and takes them to the trial. And, I absolutely think that she is a mother figure to them (much more so than Aunt Alexandra - we'll meet her this week).
Emma (2nd post)- I think an example of family is how Jem worries for his sister, Scout. When Scout chewed the gum she found, he instantly tried to "save" her by telling her to spit it out and chew water. When he pushed her in the tire and she hit Boo's house, he immediately yelled for her to come back in fear that she would get her. Although they fight, Jem cares for his sister.
Yes, Ben - and this proves that sometimes we can consider people our family even though they aren't our blood relatives. So, what might this say about what makes a family bond?
Wasn't it, though? How often do we keep antagonizing someone when they're upset and then we wonder why they blow up at us. I think they have a good sibling relationship. What do you think?
I think so too. Scout and Jem sometimes disagree, but that's what siblings do! I think Scout is proud of and looks up to Jem and I think she learns from him. That's why she's so boyish, because she hangs out with Jem and Dill who influence her alot. I think she might be a little jealous because they are boys and they bond very easily but she is the only girl so she is like the odd one out. I also think that Francis might be a little jealous of his cousins becuase Jem and Scout have each other and he is alone. He's probsbly mean because Alexandra is mean, he learns from her like Scout learns from Jem.
OK I THINK THE PAST FEW CHAPTERS HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD. AT THE END OF CH. 11 I THINKK, WHEN ATTICUS US PLAIN OUT SAID THAT MRS. DUBOSE HAD DIED, HE DIDN'T SEEM TO BE THAT SAD AND NIETHER DID JEM OR SCOUT, SHE WAS SUCH A PAIN IN THE NECK!!!!!!!!
That she was. Can you imagine calling a little girl, "you ugly girl"? And I never thought about that - Atticus didn't seem too upset. He just kind of said, "oh, she died" and on they went. But it was honorable that he sent the kids to read to her....I wonder what his motive was!?
In the book an example of family would be when Scout sticks up for her father when other children at school are calling him names for what he does in his job.
It is a very brave thing to stand up to those who choose to use ugly words to knock us down. Not only does it make them look worse, it makes us look like the quality person we are! Thanks for posting, Stephanie.
Ok who ever this "Lula" person is she needs to calm down just becausse some white children came to their church doesn't mean that she can just explode at Cal. Cal invited Scout and Jem and that was kind of dumb on her part. All in all I just no really like "Lula" at all.
Emma Rainer: I think Jem and Scout were frightened by Lula but Calpurnia being there helped them. She's like their mother because when the kids were frightened they look ed to her.
Zackary Coburn I think Atticus shows family or a relationship with Tom Robinson. When all these different people are calling him a negro lover or saying he is a disgrace to the white race, he still stays committed, faithful,and as truthful as he can be.
Zackary Coburn Again i think that Atticus shows family and respect to Tom Robison when he goes to the jail and when Mr. Chunningham and his possy. He defended Tom Robison or they would have got to Tom Robison and would have done something shetchy.......
NOW I AM ON ATTICUS AND TOM ROBINSON'S SIDE. THE EWELLS JUST GET ME MAD BECAUSE THEY THINK THAT THE ARE THE TALK OF THE TOWN. (THEY SUCH BE BUT NOT IN A GOOD WAY). THEY ARE JUST A TRASHY, DUMB FAMILY IT GETS ME SICK JUST THINKING ABOUT THESE SO CALLED "PEOPLE."
Now we know more about the families - and those who aren't really family but act like family. How about Dill as part of the Finch family? Just a thought.
I think in this story I think that the whole neighborhood is like a family in this story. A good example is when miss Maudies house set on fire. When this happened just about the whole neighborhood went to help with moving furniture and things like that. Another example is when Scout and Gem saw the rabid dog. When this happened after Calpurnia got the kids inside the first thing she did was call the neighborhood and make sure they all stay inside.
HONESTLY I THINK THAT IF THE EWELLS WERE A TIGHT FAMILY THEN MR EWELL WOULD NOT BE DURNK ALL THE TIME AND MAYELLA WOULD HAVE A LOT MORE HELP FORM HER SIBLINGS!
Zackary Coburn Tom Robinson has died and back then there was no phones or computers so Mrs. Robinson still didn't know that Tom has been viciously murdered at the prison. I mean 17 shots to the chest is a little obsessive and cruel. Atticus cares enough to come home early from an business meeting to take Calpurnia and go to the Robinson residence and break the news to Mrs. Robinson. Throughout the book I think that Atticus has gained trust and friendship with Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, even though that is not what Atticus was really working for. But in the end family always prevails.
I think so too. I think Atticus developed a special family bond with Tom Robinson because even though he knew he would lose the case, Atticus gave it all he had and honestly cared about Tom Robinson and his family: enough to even break the news of Tom Robinson's death.
Stephanie Schwarztrauber: I think that a good example of family in this book is how the Ewells have always been a problem to Maycomb so much that they are known for it. Another example of is how Tom Robinson would go to Mayella's to help her because he knew that the rest of the family was children and that her father wouldn't help her. Another example is that as soon as Atticus learn's about Tom Robinson's death he when straight to Mrs.Robin's house with Calpurnia to tell her.
I THINK THAT JEM WAS STICKING UP FOR HIS LITTLE SISTER ON HER FIRST DAY OF 1ST GRADE SO THAT SHE AND JEM WOULD NOT BE EMBARRESSEED BY ANYTHING THAT COULD HAPPEN DURING THE DAY.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right, Shannon. He was kind of teaching her the ropes so she didn't mess up (and ruin his reputation in the long run!)
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ReplyDeleteI think it showed that you need to be close to your family so they can help you when you mightee help. Jem stuck up for his sis. I bet she will need him more also-maddy w
ReplyDeleteYou are a wise girl, Maddy! Yes, she will need him many more times in this book. Astute observation!
DeleteZackary Coburn
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus, Scout, and Jem shows family when they trust each other, sticking up for each other, and always keeping their word. Also I think Calpurnia shows family even though she isn't related. She acts like a friend, a mother figure, and an advisor.
Just goes to show you that you don't necessarily have to be blood relatives to consider someone your family.
Deleteben S Atticus is a careing father of jem and scout
ReplyDeleteThat he is!
DeleteEmma(1st post retry): I think an exampke of family values is Calpurnia's relationship to Jem and Scout. I think she really does love and care for the children but she might have a grudge against Atticus (or the whites in general) because she is not treated equal. I think the Finches consider her family, and she considers them family, but their relationships are strained because of racism. The kids see her as their motherly figure, they may fear her a bit, but they kno she is there for them: the kids see past the petty matter of skin colour and have learned to live with (and I think love) Calpurnia as family, likewise for her.
ReplyDeleteKeep this in mind as we read about Atticus' feelings about defending Tom Robinson and how Calpurnia acts when she brings the children to her church and takes them to the trial. And, I absolutely think that she is a mother figure to them (much more so than Aunt Alexandra - we'll meet her this week).
DeleteEmma (2nd post)- I think an example of family is how Jem worries for his sister, Scout. When Scout chewed the gum she found, he instantly tried to "save" her by telling her to spit it out and chew water. When he pushed her in the tire and she hit Boo's house, he immediately yelled for her to come back in fear that she would get her. Although they fight, Jem cares for his sister.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly does care for her...watch how Scout thinks he is changing in the last chapters of the 1st section. Why do you think she thinks this?
DeleteBen.s the three little kid act as if they were a family always sticking together yo
ReplyDeleteYes, Ben - and this proves that sometimes we can consider people our family even though they aren't our blood relatives. So, what might this say about what makes a family bond?
DeleteShannon Gilmartin:
ReplyDeleteIt was smart of Scout to let Jem simmer and leave him alone in his bedroom
Wasn't it, though? How often do we keep antagonizing someone when they're upset and then we wonder why they blow up at us. I think they have a good sibling relationship. What do you think?
DeleteEmma Rainer:
DeleteI think so too. Scout and Jem sometimes disagree, but that's what siblings do! I think Scout is proud of and looks up to Jem and I think she learns from him. That's why she's so boyish, because she hangs out with Jem and Dill who influence her alot. I think she might be a little jealous because they are boys and they bond very easily but she is the only girl so she is like the odd one out. I also think that Francis might be a little jealous of his cousins becuase Jem and Scout have each other and he is alone. He's probsbly mean because Alexandra is mean, he learns from her like Scout learns from Jem.
Ah, Emma...good thinking! And I like this dialogue back and forth!
DeleteChris Hibbard:
DeleteI think that a good example in this chapter about fear is Mr. Cunningham and Scout. He seems to be a little afraid after scout beat up his son.
He could be afraid and hopefully a little ashamed that his son's classmate saw him at his worst.
DeleteOK I THINK THE PAST FEW CHAPTERS HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD. AT THE END OF CH. 11 I THINKK, WHEN ATTICUS US PLAIN OUT SAID THAT MRS. DUBOSE HAD DIED, HE DIDN'T SEEM TO BE THAT SAD AND NIETHER DID JEM OR SCOUT, SHE WAS SUCH A PAIN IN THE NECK!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat she was. Can you imagine calling a little girl, "you ugly girl"? And I never thought about that - Atticus didn't seem too upset. He just kind of said, "oh, she died" and on they went. But it was honorable that he sent the kids to read to her....I wonder what his motive was!?
DeleteIn the book an example of family would be when Scout sticks up for her father when other children at school are calling him names for what he does in his job.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Schwarztrauber
It is a very brave thing to stand up to those who choose to use ugly words to knock us down. Not only does it make them look worse, it makes us look like the quality person we are! Thanks for posting, Stephanie.
Deletejesse and her parent gardening is a old lady the mean
ReplyDeleteBen S., Jessie is Mrs. Dubose's housekeeper/caretaker. They are not really related but might they seem like family since they care for each other?
DeleteOk who ever this "Lula" person is she needs to calm down just becausse some white children came to their church doesn't mean that she can just explode at Cal. Cal invited Scout and Jem and that was kind of dumb on her part. All in all I just no really like "Lula" at all.
ReplyDeleteI don't like her either - seems that people can be idiots no matter what race they are.
DeleteEmma Rainer: I think Jem and Scout were frightened by Lula but Calpurnia being there helped them. She's like their mother because when the kids were frightened they look ed to her.
DeleteZackary Coburn
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus shows family or a relationship with Tom Robinson. When all these different people are calling him a negro lover or saying he is a disgrace to the white race, he still stays committed, faithful,and as truthful as he can be.
Absolutely - and remember, you'll sometimes hear people refer to an honorable man as "Atticus" - ask Mr. Rajczak about his old AOL name.
DeleteZackary Coburn
ReplyDeleteAgain i think that Atticus shows family and respect to Tom Robison when he goes to the jail and when Mr. Chunningham and his possy. He defended Tom Robison or they would have got to Tom Robison and would have done something shetchy.......
Sketchy is a good word for it.
DeleteBen southers i think the ewells are a good family to eachother even though they are mean people
ReplyDeleteInteresting...let's see if you still think that in a few chapters (you may but keep talking about this thread as the chapters unfold)
DeleteJEM COMFORTED SCOUT WHEN SHE GOT ALL RYELED AFTER THERE BED TIME
ReplyDeleteWas this right after their fight?
DeleteBen Southers
ReplyDeleteThe people that are angered by atticus at as a family because they work together
NOW I AM ON ATTICUS AND TOM ROBINSON'S SIDE. THE EWELLS JUST GET ME MAD BECAUSE THEY THINK THAT THE ARE THE TALK OF THE TOWN. (THEY SUCH BE BUT NOT IN A GOOD WAY). THEY ARE JUST A TRASHY, DUMB FAMILY IT GETS ME SICK JUST THINKING ABOUT THESE SO CALLED "PEOPLE."
ReplyDeleteStephanie Schwarztrauber: I think that when Jem, Scout, and Atticus tried to be nice to Aunt Alexandra it showed a sense of family.
ReplyDeleteEmma Rainer:
ReplyDeleteI think the Ewells stick together and are a really tight family because nobody else likes them so they only really have each other.
Now we know more about the families - and those who aren't really family but act like family. How about Dill as part of the Finch family? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteSorry about my post it didn't go through right. OK, IT WAS NICE FOR TOM ROBINSON TO HELP MAYELLA BRAKE UP THE CHIFFAROBE AND DO OTHER WORK
ReplyDeleteNick Buscaglia:
ReplyDeleteI think in this story I think that the whole neighborhood is like a family in this story. A good example is when miss Maudies house set on fire. When this happened just about the whole neighborhood went to help with moving furniture and things like that. Another example is when Scout and Gem saw the rabid dog. When this happened after Calpurnia got the kids inside the first thing she did was call the neighborhood and make sure they all stay inside.
HONESTLY I THINK THAT IF THE EWELLS WERE A TIGHT FAMILY THEN MR EWELL WOULD NOT BE DURNK ALL THE TIME AND MAYELLA WOULD HAVE A LOT MORE HELP FORM HER SIBLINGS!
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ReplyDeleteTom Robinson has died and back then there was no phones or computers so Mrs. Robinson still didn't know that Tom has been viciously murdered at the prison. I mean 17 shots to the chest is a little obsessive and cruel. Atticus cares enough to come home early from an business meeting to take Calpurnia and go to the Robinson residence and break the news to Mrs. Robinson. Throughout the book I think that Atticus has gained trust and friendship with Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, even though that is not what Atticus was really working for. But in the end family always prevails.
Emma Rainer:
DeleteI think so too. I think Atticus developed a special family bond with Tom Robinson because even though he knew he would lose the case, Atticus gave it all he had and honestly cared about Tom Robinson and his family: enough to even break the news of Tom Robinson's death.
Stephanie Schwarztrauber:
ReplyDeleteI think that a good example of family in this book is how the Ewells have always been a problem to Maycomb so much that they are known for it. Another example of is how Tom Robinson would go to Mayella's to help her because he knew that the rest of the family was children and that her father wouldn't help her. Another example is that as soon as Atticus learn's about Tom Robinson's death he when straight to Mrs.Robin's house with Calpurnia to tell her.
BEN S.- In the book as a family the african community stayed to gether to support Atticus.
ReplyDeleteben southers the people that supporting atticus act as if they were a family cause they banded together
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