Well it was only Jem, Scout, and Dill's innocence that led them into actually daring Jem into touching the Radley house. And it was their youthful minds that lead them in running away from the house.
Right - she was innocent - she found gum, and although she half-believed Jem that she would die or get sick if she ate anything from that tree, she chewed it. I loved when she told Jem she had been chewing the gum all day and wasn't even sick yet!
Kara- I think it was Scout,Jem,and Dill's innocence that made them so curious about Boo Radley, which lead to them trying to give Boo notes and look at him through the window. When Atticus questioned them about it, it was their youth to tell him something other than the truth.
This is the perfect example of curiosity! They just want to know what he looks like. Can you imagine growing up hearing stories of this strange man who lives a few doors down and you never got to see him?
It was Dill's Lack of innocence to say that they were playing strip poker, to cover up Jem's missing pants. Jem youthfullness left his pants on the fence at the Radley house and then he went back to go and get them.
Week 3
It was Scout's youth to say that the world was ending when she saw snow for the first time. As it was the first time she had seen it in her life and didn't know about it. It was also Jem's youth to want to make a snow man out of mud and covered in snow. As he had never had snow to make a snowman before.
Kara- I think that it was scout's youth and innocence when she went to her father looking for answers about the court case. Also when Jem and Scout saw snow for the first time and immediately went out to try to make a snowman.
She was mad at he cousin for calling her father a Negro lover, but she could've controled herself when she lashed out on him. But also, her Uncle Jack could've heard her side of the story also...
Right, Hannah (what do you think, James?). But if Francis never said that, she wouldn't get mad. But Francis is only a kid himself so where could he have heard it? Perhaps dear Aunt Alexandra?
Madi Jo Jansen: Today we read that Mrs. Dubose had been really sick for a while and then she got super mad at Jem and made him read to her for a whole month. About a month after he had stopped reading to her, she died. She was a drug addict (addicted to pain killers that the doctor gave her) but she wanted to die without taking anymore painkillers. So she stopped taking them around when she found out she was sick.
And they can't seem to understand how he wouldn't flaunt his talents. Why do you think he doesn't? Does it make Scout and Jem respect him more or less?
Chloe- When Scout and Jem found out that Atticus could actually shoot, I think that Jem was sort of angry because he wanted a gun and Atticus kept telling Jem no.
Chloe, I'm not sure he was angry - remember he already got a gun at Christmas from Atticus. I think he was shocked that his father, who wouldn't teach him to shoot and didn't hunt, had this talent. In that place, shooting and hunting abilities would be the skills most celebrated. Until then, Jem and Scout thought their dad was just an old guy who read too much. What do you think?
Posting on behalf of Marissa Belmonte who says my blog hates her!
Jem and Scout clearly have a lot to learn about the world around them. When they would pass Mrs Dubose’s house she would always say the rudest things to them, but they would try to hold their tongues. Then once Jem lashed out I think they learned a lot. They learned about the consequences of their actions because they had to go read to Mrs Dubose. Then after that they learned about her sickness. They learned that their punishment was actually a way of helping the poor lady. So as much as they hated doing it it was helpful in the long run.
And that is youthful innocence - they could have hurt her but she hoped (I think) they would do the right thing because she was a kid. What kind of person could hurt a kid?
Yes James she does do that, and I believe it was her innocence that led her to do something like that and pick Mr. Cunningham out of that crowd. And I do believe they were there to lynch him.
Mickey- When Jem and Scout were at church with Calpurnia, and she started talking "like them", I think it made them feel different. I also thought they felt nervous because they were the only white people in the church.
Anthony- When Calpurnia started talking in the way of the blacks, it made Jem and Scout feel very different. Them being the only whites there, they began to realize they stuck out like a sore thumb.
It was Dill and Scout's innocence to want to stay during the trial. But because there wasn't even standing room in the lower section they went up to the court room with the reverend.
Kara- I think that it was scouts innocence that made her nervous when Mr. Dolphus Raymond gave Dill the paper sack with straws, and her youth that made her believe he was an evil man
It was the children's youth to go into the deaf sisiter's home and take all the furniture out of the house and put it in the cellar... They did it as a joke! Hahaha><
Scouts and Jems youth causes them to do foolish things. They're youth is the reason they went into the deaf sister's home and take all the furniture. That is why they did it.
~Hannah Laski 8-4, period 8
ReplyDeleteWell it was only Jem, Scout, and Dill's innocence that led them into actually daring Jem into touching the Radley house. And it was their youthful minds that lead them in running away from the house.
Well said, Miss Laski!
DeleteJames-scout did not think she would get sick from the gum in the tree.
ReplyDeleteRight - she was innocent - she found gum, and although she half-believed Jem that she would die or get sick if she ate anything from that tree, she chewed it. I loved when she told Jem she had been chewing the gum all day and wasn't even sick yet!
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ReplyDeleteI think it was Scout,Jem,and Dill's innocence that made them so curious about Boo Radley, which lead to them trying to give Boo notes and look at him through the window. When Atticus questioned them about it, it was their youth to tell him something other than the truth.
This is the perfect example of curiosity! They just want to know what he looks like. Can you imagine growing up hearing stories of this strange man who lives a few doors down and you never got to see him?
DeleteHannah Laski Week 2
ReplyDeleteIt was Dill's Lack of innocence to say that they were playing strip poker, to cover up Jem's missing pants. Jem youthfullness left his pants on the fence at the Radley house and then he went back to go and get them.
Week 3
It was Scout's youth to say that the world was ending when she saw snow for the first time. As it was the first time she had seen it in her life and didn't know about it. It was also Jem's youth to want to make a snow man out of mud and covered in snow. As he had never had snow to make a snowman before.
Very nice posts, Hannah. There is something beautiful about youthful innocence!
DeleteJames-when scout did not know what a negro lover is and she got mad
ReplyDeleteThis is an example when it would be good to be young and innocent. Such disgusting words those people called that family.
DeleteKara-
ReplyDeleteI think that it was scout's youth and innocence when she went to her father looking for answers about the court case. Also when Jem and Scout saw snow for the first time and immediately went out to try to make a snowman.
How silly would that be...a snowman with a dusting of snow. But their youthful imaginations sure did help!!
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She was mad at he cousin for calling her father a Negro lover, but she could've controled herself when she lashed out on him. But also, her Uncle Jack could've heard her side of the story also...
Right, Hannah (what do you think, James?). But if Francis never said that, she wouldn't get mad. But Francis is only a kid himself so where could he have heard it? Perhaps dear Aunt Alexandra?
ReplyDeletejames-scout didn't know how to deal with the insults Mrs. Dubose
ReplyDeleteShe didn't! Her natural instinct was probably to punch her, but she knew better! Thanks for posting, James.
DeleteMadi Jo Jansen: Today we read that Mrs. Dubose had been really sick for a while and then she got super mad at Jem and made him read to her for a whole month. About a month after he had stopped reading to her, she died. She was a drug addict (addicted to pain killers that the doctor gave her) but she wanted to die without taking anymore painkillers. So she stopped taking them around when she found out she was sick.
ReplyDeleteJust imagine how awkward the kids had to feel being there. I'm not sure how I would have reacted. Thanks for the quality comment, Madi Jo.
DeleteMickey-When Jem and Scout found out Atticus could shoot, they found out he lied to them, they wanted him to teach them to shoot but he said no.
ReplyDeleteAnd they can't seem to understand how he wouldn't flaunt his talents. Why do you think he doesn't? Does it make Scout and Jem respect him more or less?
DeleteChloe- When Scout and Jem found out that Atticus could actually shoot, I think that Jem was sort of angry because he wanted a gun and Atticus kept telling Jem no.
ReplyDeleteChloe, I'm not sure he was angry - remember he already got a gun at Christmas from Atticus. I think he was shocked that his father, who wouldn't teach him to shoot and didn't hunt, had this talent. In that place, shooting and hunting abilities would be the skills most celebrated. Until then, Jem and Scout thought their dad was just an old guy who read too much. What do you think?
DeleteKara-I think it was Jem and Scout's youth that caused them to complained so much to Atticus when they had to read to Mrs. Dubose for a month.
ReplyDeleteI think so - they didn't understand why and even when Atticus finally told them, I don't think they got it.
DeletePosting on behalf of Marissa Belmonte who says my blog hates her!
ReplyDeleteJem and Scout clearly have a lot to learn about the world around them. When they would pass Mrs Dubose’s house she would always say the rudest things to them, but they would try to hold their tongues. Then once Jem lashed out I think they learned a lot. They learned about the consequences of their actions because they had to go read to Mrs Dubose. Then after that they learned about her sickness. They learned that their punishment was actually a way of helping the poor lady. So as much as they hated doing it it was helpful in the long run.
mickey- When Scout persuaded The angry mob of people to turn back,I think she was more afraid than she acted, but it was a brave thing to do.
ReplyDeleteQuite brave of a young girl!
Deletejames- when scout was trying to protect Tom Robinson she tells the crowd"remember me I go to school with your kids"
ReplyDeleteAnd that is youthful innocence - they could have hurt her but she hoped (I think) they would do the right thing because she was a kid. What kind of person could hurt a kid?
DeleteHannah L.
ReplyDeleteYes James she does do that, and I believe it was her innocence that led her to do something like that and pick Mr. Cunningham out of that crowd.
And I do believe they were there to lynch him.
She was a hero.
DeleteMickey- When Jem and Scout were at church with Calpurnia, and she started talking "like them", I think it made them feel different. I also thought they felt nervous because they were the only white people in the church.
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ReplyDeleteWhen Calpurnia started talking in the way of the blacks, it made Jem and Scout feel very different. Them being the only whites there, they began to realize they stuck out like a sore thumb.
Hannah Laski
ReplyDeleteIt was Dill and Scout's innocence to want to stay during the trial. But because there wasn't even standing room in the lower section they went up to the court room with the reverend.
James-when scout wants to beat up Walter Cunningham because of what his family did so she can get even
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ReplyDeleteI believe it was Dill's and Scout's innocence to want to stay during the hearing of Tom Robinson.
Kara- I think that it was scouts innocence that made her nervous when Mr. Dolphus Raymond gave Dill the paper sack with straws, and her youth that made her believe he was an evil man
ReplyDeleteExactly, Kara - and he didn't end up being quite the horrible man they all thought. Good comments, all.
ReplyDeletejames-when scout is told to stand up to respect her dad
ReplyDeleteKara- I believe that youth is shown through all the kids when they conducted all of the pranks on Halloween
ReplyDeleteHannah Laski-
ReplyDeleteIt was the children's youth to go into the deaf sisiter's home and take all the furniture out of the house and put it in the cellar... They did it as a joke! Hahaha><
Scouts and Jems youth causes them to do foolish things. They're youth is the reason they went into the deaf sister's home and take all the furniture. That is why they did it.
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