Epps - English II

"We had more than a good chance. I guess Tom was tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own" (236). As Atticus said, I think Tom Robinson had enough of the racism and unfairness and just gave up. Tom dying shocked everyone, especially since he had such a good chance to win. I think it was very unfortunate that Tom died, I had hoped for a different outcome. 

Tom was getting tired of all of the racism and things white people were saying about black people.. And he just couldn't take it anymore, he died knowing that he would've been pardoned, but the racism is what killed him.. No body told him he had to give up his life, but that was his choice, about his life, and he couldn't live with it anymore.

I think Tom Robinson tried to escape because of all the racism. I think this because even though he had a good chance of being pardoned the racism would have still gone on and eventually it gets to people after a long period of time. Another reason is , even if he was pardoned all the bias would have still been put towards him only because he's black and I don't think he would want that the rest of his life. 

I think that Tom Robinson tried to escape Because he felt like that was the only way out and Tom probably felt like that was the only way to feel free again and he felt like he it was the only way to get away from the negativity of everyone being racists pulled him apart. Even though he had a good chance of being pardoned.

Tom Robinson tried to escape because he knew that he probably would not get the chance to be free. He also knew that when the other prisoners were escaping, he might have a chance in escaping. "'Depends on how you look at it. What was one Negro, more or less, among two hundred of 'em? He wasn't Tom to them, he was an escaping prisoner.'" This explains that Tom was just like any other prisoner trying to escape for freedom.

He tried to escape for many reasons. One of them is all the hate between black & white people . He didn't want to deal with it anymore. So he escaped from it.

Even if he had a good chance he knew if he got paroled he would probably be right back where he was, due to his skin being black, the people then didn't care about fairness for blacks only for white people.

I feel like Tom would try to escape even though he has a good chance of being pardoned because of all the racism. In the book Atticus says "I guess Tom was tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own." (236) Tom, even though he would have been pardoned wouldn't be able to ever move on from the biased people. 

I think that Tom Robinson tried to escape because he knew that even if he would get pardoned he would never be a free man as he was before. As said in the book, "He was running. It was during their exercise period. They said he juts broke out into a blind raving charge at the fence and started climbing over. Right in front of them-" (235). Tom either wanted to escape and be free or die trying to be free. He obviously wanted that more then that small chance of him being pardoned.

Tom Robinson tried to escape from the jail because he did not believe he was going to win his pardon. Also I think Tom was very mistreated in jail and had enough of it. As said in the book, "Seventeen bullet holes in him."(235). This proves the guards were somewhat bias and that is proved by over excessively shooting him.

I think that Tom Robinson tried to escape because he lost hope, and was tired of being treated so badly by everyone in Maycomb. Even though Atticus tells Tom that he thinks he has a good chance of being pardoned, I think Tom did not believe Atticus. I think Tom thought that Atticus was just trying to have wishful thinking and think positive, rather than being realistic. Atticus says to Scout, "Not time to worry yet, Scout. We've got a good chance," (219). I think Atticus is honest enough and would not tell Scout and Jem something he didn't believe was true. I think at this point in the story, Tom had lost hope so much that nothing would change his thoughts that he would be put to death by the electric chair. He knows that a black man has almost no chance when being accused of rape by a white woman. When this book took place, a woman accusing a black man of rape almost never ended good for the black man, even if evidence proved the man innocent. This shows how prejudice the people in this time period were. I think in Tom's mind he thinks that his chances taking a risk of escaping and not getting caught are greater than being pardoned. And this way he can at least die trying to be free, rather than facing his death at the electric chair.

Even though Atticus thought Tom Robinson had a good chance at being pardoned " 'we had such a good chance' said Atticus". But even though he told Tom what he thought, Tom was " 'tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own.' " I think he took his own chances in trying to escape because he thought there wasn't anyway white men would pardon a black man, after all he's been through. He obviously didn't feel secure with just a "good chance".  

Tom Robinson escaped from jail. I think he escaped from jail because he let his fear of death overcome his knowledge. In this time period African Americans that was charged with crimes were always given harsh punishments. The crime he was charged with was very serious and he most likely would've been killed if he would've never escaped. Raping a white woman in that Era was something looked down upon and would've upset everyone. People wanted to kill him regardless, so for him escaping was the only chance of living.

I think he tried escaping because he was tired of people being rude and all the racial comments that people were saying towards him. 

I think that Tom Robinson was just done with it all, and he just didn't want to deal with anything anymore so he just did what he could to end his life and just get it over with. I also think that he didn't really think it was true he was going to get pardoned so he just went crazy and tried to escape the first chance he got.

Tom Robinson tried to escape because he probably thought that he would have a better chance of escaping from the prison then being pardoned. When Atticus was talking to Scout, Aunt Alexandra, and Cal right after Tom Had been shot trying to escape he said, "I guess Tom was tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own."

I believe that Tom Robinson tried to escape simply because he knew that it would be his only hope, for almost all his hope was lost. He probably did not think he had a good chance of being pardoned, since he was found guilty already, even though he was not. So he thought that trying to escape would be his best chance. And he may have realized that failing to escape would be pretty much the same punishment of the electric chair, except that he actually had a chance climbing the fence.

I actually think that Tom Robinson tried to escape because he did not stand a chance. I personally feel as though he did not believe  Atticus when he would told they could win the appeal. Looking at it from Toms point of view i could understand how frightened he felt when he lost his trial when Atticus clearly proved he was innocent. He probably felt as though his only chance to survive was if he escaped. At one point Atticus said "we had such a good chance. I told him what i thought, but I couldn't in truth say we had more then a good chance. I guess Tom was tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own." This pretty clearly tells us why Tom did what he did.

I think Tom tried to escape from jail because he didn't think he had a good chance of being pardoned. He may have actually had a good chance of being pardoned but he couldn't see that. He lost hope. He lost any hope of getting out of jail by being pardoned so he tried to escape. Atticus thought that he had a good chance of being pardoned. "Not time to worry yet, Scout. We've still got a good chance."(219) Tom thought that there was no chance if him getting out of jail.

I think Tom tried to escape because he was tired of being oppressed from the town's people. He wanted to have control of his future and not follow their rules. As Atticus said, "We had more than a good chance. I guess Tom was tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own" (236). I think Tom should have waited to try to escape so he could have seen if he would have been granted a retrial.

It really had nothing to do with the fact of him being pardoned. A single person can only take so much in that is being used against them, so I really think with all the racism he had the decision that he was leaving weather he was getting out or not.

I think Tom tried to escape beause he was tired of the racism he was recieving from all the white people. He thought that he would rather die trying to escape than be in jail for nothing. He probably would have stayed in jail for a very long time because the courts would just keep being racist and keep him in jail. Sadly Tom put up a fight but died trying to escape.

I believe that Tom Robinson tired to escape because he didn't know what the judges ruling would be. He wanted to have any chance of living that  he could if the judge were to sentence him to the death penalty.

he tried to escape because he don't know what was gonna happen next. so he tired escaping to get freedom.

Tom was tired of all the hatred for being black . He just wanted to escape from all of it. He didn't feel safe for being around racist white people .

I think the reason Tom Robinson wanted to escape prison is because no one wants to go to jail. But, he would run because the jury was biased once why wouldn't they again. I think Tom knows he will be pardoned so he thinks he can just run away. "To Maycomb, Tom's death was typical. Typical of a nigger to cut and run. Typical of a nigger's mentality to have no plan, no thought for the future, just run blind first chance he saw. Funny thing, Atticus Finch might've got him off scot free, but wait-? Hell no. You know how they are. Easy come, easy go. Just shows you, that Robinson boy was legally married, they say he kept himself clean, went to church and all that, but when it comes down to the line the veneer's mighty thin. Nigger always comes out in 'em."  This shows that Tom did run and that he didn't have faith in the Legal System because they were bias and unfair. 

Tom Robinson tried to escape because even though there was a slim chance of his being pardoned, he ran because he didn't want to chance it. He ran because he knew there wasn't much chance of his winning, he knew that he would spend his life in prison always trying to appeal to his case and endlessly fighting for his life. He tried and in his mind he had failed and was probably willing to just give up.  

I think Tom Robinson tried to escape because he might have thought that escaping and probable death would be better than living the rest of his life in a jail cell or constantly going on trials for this case. He might have just wanted to try and escape from the jail and see if he could escape.

the way i look at it is that a person can only take so much before it gets to be unbearable i mean the poor guy went through a lot of stuff even if he did get off free he would have still been harased by the towns people and he might have even been lynched  

I think Tom tried to escape because he didn't have much knowledge and he thought he would be better off escaping all of the racism of Maycomb.

I think the sheriff hushed up about Boo killing Bob Ewell, because Boo is already being accused of killing his father and Boo saved Jem and scout from being killed. Then Atticus said to Boo "thank you for saving my children Arthur".

I think the sheriff hushed up Boo killing Mr. Ewell instead of this situation mending Boo's reputation because theres already enough drama in Maycomb. He saw and noticed all the racism in the town. Along with the hate he might've thought it was too much and that no more drama was needed.

The sheriff hushed up because he knows the dirty things ewell has done and he feels bad for boo

I believe that the sheriff hushed up Boo killing Mr. Ewell because Boo has already once been accused of killing his father which he probably didn't do. Also in the book Atticus thanked Boo for saving his children when they were being attacked by Mr.Ewell. So the sheriff knew that Boo is a good person and he doesn't deserve to have his representation mended anymore. He doesn't believe that a bad thing like this should happen to a person that is only trying to help.

I feel as thought the sheriff is quiet about Boo Radley killing Mr. Ewell because the sheriff probably feels as though that Boo Radley is not to blame since he saved Atticus's kid's lives. As it states in the book Atticus says to Boo, ''Thank you for my children, Arthur.'' meaning thank you for bringing them home and saving their lives.   

i think that the sheriff hushed up the situation of when Boo killed mr.Ewell because he knew that boo already had a bad reputation and this would only add to it, when in reality he didnt do anything horrible. The quote " Well, it'd be sort of like shootin' a mockingbird,wouldnt it?" shows us that everyone agrees boo should not be punished. The book uses symbolism to show that a mockingbird and boo are the same. Both of them arent doing anything wrong and mean no harm. Boo saved Scout and Jem and he should not be punished for doing it. Plus if Boo did go to trial for killing mr.Ewll Maycomb county would never let it go, and it would only make everything worse for everyone including Atticus .

I believe that the sheriff didn't want Boo Radley to have all of the unwanted attention that would come to him if the town knew that he had killed a man. The sheriff says, "Nobody's gonna hush anything up, Mr. Finch... Bob Ewell fell on his knife, he killed himself." The sheriff is saying, indirectly, that Boo Radley's stabbing could be interpreted by others as another misdemeanor, such as his first case of stabbing his father's legs with scissors. Even though many know that Boo Radley did the right thing, if this story was taken out of context, the authorities could be sent after Boo Radley. Boo is similar to a "vigilante" like robin hood in that he committed one of the most heinous crimes, but he did it to save the lives of many others.

The sheriff, Heck Tate, was very subtle about Mr. Radley's murder of Bob Ewell. I don't, however, think that he was harming Boo in keeping it quiet; as a matter of fact, I believe that this actually did improve his reputation. Boo Radley was always a mystery to Maycomb, and exposing him would arouse even more unwanted attention. In this case, exposing him would be conviction of homicide. This would cause the town to practically attack Boo. As Mr. Tate said himself, "'Mr. Finch, there's just some kind of men you have to shoot before you can say hidy to 'em. Even then, they ain't worth the bullet it takes to shoot 'em. Ewell 'as one of 'em'" (81). Although homicide is illegal, Mr. Tate recognized that it was the best thing that Boo could've done.

The sheriff probably hushed Boo Radley killing Mr. Ewell because of the fact that it was not needed to start another case, drawing more attention for letting a crazy man (Ewell) loose and starting to try to kill others and the blacks would get  mad at the court for making Tom Robinson out to be a guilty man. Also he might have hushed the death of Ewell  because of the fact that there wasn't a trial needed Ewell tried to kill Scout and Jem, and in is mind what more is needed, a man tried to kill 2 kids and was killed by Boo. 

One reason is because Boo didnt need all the attention of killing someone brought to his door. I also think that Bob Ewell was pretty much responsible for Tom Robinsons death because if he would of never beat his daughter Tom Robinson Would of never died. Heck Tate even says Let the dead bury the dead.

The sheriff didn't tell anyone that Boo killed Mr. Ewell because he knows that Boo is a very quiet person. If anyone knew that Boo killed him, people would come over to his house and try to talk to him and ask him questions. The sheriff knows that Boo would not like that, so he decided to be quiet about that.

I believe he did this because he didn't want Jem to experience anything more horrifying and give Boo a chance

I think because he did want boo in anymore trouble then he was already. And yea boo saved the kids life and attitcus was appreciative of what boo did for his kids.

The sheriff kept Boo killing Bob Ewell quiet because he didn't want him to be bombarded by the town. He believed it was better to save Boo from being out in the open and being a "hero" when he honestly didn't know what Bob had done. The sheriff saves Boo by just blaming Bob for stabbing himself because he was drunk then make everyone question Boo because of some other motive he didn't even understand.

I think he tried to hush it up because some people might have perceived a worse opinion about Boo if he killed someone no matter who the person is or was. It might not have gone that way but the town of Maycomb was a very influenced town. They almost never formed their own opinions about anything.

because bob got what he had coming to him and boo has it rough enough people hearing that he murdered bo would really start a lot of gossip about him

He protected Boo because Boo protected the children from Bob Ewell.  Bob was going to kill the kids and Boo stepped in.

Even though Walter is a nice boy, he is denied to come to dinner because Aunt Alexandra thinks that his family is trash. Alexandra has an strong opinion about the Cunningham's and it's against them because they are poor. This wraps around  inequality and the way people treat others around them. In the 1930s, no one seemed to think about treating their peers equally. This way people can get away from treating others unequal. Today in our society, people around us are still treating their peers unequally.

I think that Aunt Alexandra believes the Cunninghams are trash for a few reasons. First, she believes that they're below her. In the book, she says" You can scrub them till they shine, put him in shoes and a suit, but he'll never be like Jem. Also, I think Alexandra prejudices these people based on where they live instead of their true nature. This is why I believe Alexandra believes they're trash; because she has formed preconceived ideas about them.

I believe that Aunt Alexandra thinks that walter is trash because his family is different than the finches. I don't think that Walters family is much different than the Finches i just have a feeling that Aunt Alexandra thinks her family is better than everyone elses. "because-he-is-trash, thats why you can't play with him". She never actually had a good reason to Why Scout couldn't play with him or have him over for dinner.

I think that Aunt Alexandra disapproves of the Cunninghams because they're not colored and should have at least some sense of acting in the way they should. 

I don't think boo is a bad person or has bad intentions. I believe that boo has either had past events or some sort of mental problem that makes him sometimes act in the way he does. And the people in the town who have ignorance to the radleys morals twist him into being a psychotic monster when really he is kind man who just has some social issues.

Boo Radley has always been a good person, it was just proved at the end of the book. Near the beginning of the book, he left items in the tree for Jem and Scout. When the fire occurred in Maycomb, Boo Radley gave his coat to Scout. At the end of the book, when he shows his face, it is proven when he comes out of his house to help Jem and Scout when they were running/fighting against Mr. Ewell.

"... I thought Atticus had come to help us and had got wore out-"

"Who was it?" p270

The who in the quote was Boo Radley.

I believe Boo Radley was never a bad person. This was displayed multiple times including the very end of the book when he saved jem after he was attacked by Mr. Ewell. Scout even said when asked who carried Jem home that " 'there he is, Mr. Tate he can tell you his name.' As I said it I pointed to the man in the corner..." she later referred to him as Boo Radley when she said " 'hey boo' "

I think Boo Radley is a good person because he gave Scout his coat in the beginning of the novel. Throughout the story, we don't see Boo very much until the end of the book. He saved Jem after being attacked by Mr.Bob Ewell because he didn't want Jem to get hurt. What triggered Boo's social and emotional behavior could be events from his past or an mental illness. When I think about the character profile of Boo, I think that Boo is a static character because his behavior doesn't change very much throughout the novel.

Yes I do feel that Boo Radley is a good person at heart. Technically Boo saves Jem and Scout. He also just has a bad reputation. But he is later welcomed into the Finches home. As shown in the end Boo says kindly to scout, "Will you take me home?''(278).

I do not think Boo is really a bad person. Everyone makes mistakes that they can learn from, but if you don't learn from them, then you could be a bad person.

I don't believe that boo is a bad person, at all. Because in the book at the end, he was being so gentle to the baby, and he was so gentle, and he was lonely and just wanted a walk home.

I think boo Radley is good person because in the middle of the book he sewed the pants and laid them on the fence. The other reason I think he is good is when he was putting stuff in the tree for the kids but he brother put concrete In the tree. The last reason I think he is a good person is when he put a blanket around scout when she was cold and her house was on fire.

I think Boo Radley is a good person at heart, perhaps just misunderstood. Many times Boo has helped out Jem and Scout and quietly watched over them.  "I looked down and found myself clutching a brown woolen blanket I was wearing around my shoulders, squaw-fashion."(71). That quote is an example of Boo helping out Scout by giving her a blanket when she was out late at night watching the community put out a fire at Miss Maudie's house.

I don't think that Boo Radley is a bad person at all because he made a mistake. But honestly, who doesn't? You make a mistake, you learn from it, and move on. You can't judge a person for the rest f their life based off of one mistake.

I never thought of Boo Radley as a bad person. I think town gossip and prejudgment of him formed him into the monster the kids originally thought of him as. Throughout the book he did nothing but acts of kindness towards the children, left stuff in the tree for them, sown Jems' pants back together, gave scout a blanket, etc. In my opinion if anyone is a bad person it would have to be his brother, Nathan Radley.

I think Boo Radley is a good person at heart no matter what people think of him. Even though people see him as a monster he still has a way of showing that he isn't what people make him out to be. For example, when the house burned down Boo was there to put a blanket around Jem. Jem never got to see him because it was so quick.

In my opinion I don't think Boo Radley  is a bad person and here is why. first off from the beginning to the end of the book he has been nice to jem and scout. some examples are when he sewed jems pants back together after they got ripped on the fence. another example is that he left items in the tree for them. my final example is that when jem and scout were running from ewell, Boo Radley came out to help them even though he didn't have to(pg 270). So form everything that has happened in the book from the beginning till now I think that Boo Radley isn't all so bad.

Yes, at heart I believe Boo Radley is a good person. But the one mistake he made got him judged and assumed to be a bad person. Mistake are made, everyone does it, if you don't you're a liar!

I think that Boo Radley is a good person that is too shy to talk to anyone because of what people say about him so that's what caused Boo to stay inside his house instead of talking to other people he communicated to Scout and Jem by putting goodies in the knot in the tree so in the end of the book Scout actually felt guilty because she didn't have anything to give Boo in return

Yes. Because he never did anything to anyone. All he did was watch people. And people call him creepy and weird because of it. Maybe he's just making sure everyone is safe. He gets judged for doing nothing.

I think Boo Radley is good at heart. He's good at heart because he saved Jem and scout in chapter 28. Then in the beginning of the novel he used to put things in the tree for them." It was a kind of box that wedding rings came in, purple velvet with a minute catch. Jem flicked open the tiny catch. Inside were two scrubbed and polished pennies, one on top of another"(34).

He knew how curious they were about him and acted friendly towards them. Another example of this is when he sewn up Jem's pants. "They'd been sewed up. Not like a lady sewed 'em, like somethin' I'd try to do. All crooked"(58).

I think that at heart Boo is a good person for multiple reasons. One reason is when Ms.Maudies house was burning down Boo was there and gave Scout a blanket to keep her warm while everyone was watching the house burned down so n one noticed who it was that put the blanket on. Also he protected Scout when Mr. Ewell was attacking them. Thats's why I think Boo is a good person.

No, I don't believe Boo Radley is a bad person. Everyone makes mistakes. You can't judge a person just by one action.

I do believe that at heart, Boo Radley is a good person. I don't think he has bad intentions against anyone. For example, when Boo put the blanket around Scout at the bon-fire, Boo was genuinely trying to be nice by helping him stay warm (72). However I do believe that everyone starting and spreading rumors and blowing them out of proportions has caused him to look worse than he actually is. I also believe something could have happened to him, such as abuse or bullying, that has caused him to seem like a bad person as well. 

I truly do believe that Boo Radley is a good person at heart for a couple reasons. One being that he was the one who put the blanket around Scout during the fire. As Atticus says "Boo Radley. You were so busy looking at the fire you didn't know it when he put the blanket on you.(72)  Also, Boo was the one who saved Jem's life. 

Yes I do feel as though Boo is a good person at heart. In the book Boo is shown to care for scout and Jem by leaving them little treasures in the tree by his house and he also give Scout a blanket when she was cold. In addition Boo also saved their lives, so obviously Boo has a good heart towards the children, and he cares for their safty.

I personally believe that Boo is a good person. Boo is always showing good intentions. For instance, "Thank who" I said. 

"Boo Radley. You were so busy looking at the fire you didnt know it when he put the blanket around you" (72). This shows Boo Radley has a good heart, he would go out of his way to help Jem and Scout. Boo Radley realized how cold it was and saw Scout outside and helped. Boo also saves Scout and Jems lives. He must of saw Mr. Ewell stalking Jem and Scout, and realized they were in danger so he helped them. While he did end up killing Mr. Ewell, he also saved their lives and put his own in danger as well. 

I do believe Boo is a good person at heart. I believe this because we don't don't know of anything he did bad. For example in the book when Scout appears to be cold, Boo comes up secretly behind her and put a blanket around her. "Someday, maybe, Scout can thank him for covering her up." "You were so busy looking at the fire you didn't know it when he put the blanket around you" (72).

I think that Boo Radley is a good person at heart. Closer to the end of the book, Scout observes Boo Radley's movements and mannerisms. "You'd like to say good night to Jem, wouldn't you, Mr. Aurther [Boo Radley]?... You can pet him, Mr. Aurthur, he's asleep. You couldn't if he was awake though... Go ahead. Boo's hand hovered over Jem's head, "Go on ,sir, he's asleep." His hand came lightly down on Jem's hair." Boo Radley moves in a very timid manner. After having not been in contact with the outside world he is very shy, and doesn't know if what he is doing is acceptable or not. Scout often reassures him that what he is doing is fine, but he is still very shy. He is kind of like a newborn animal that needs a lot of coaxing in order to be convinced to do anything. 

yes, i believe that Boo Radely is a good person heart and i feel that all the people of maycomb have been misjudging him all this time because he made a lot of mistakes. But through out the book we see that he makes up for all those mistakes that he made Boo does this by giving scout a blanket to keep her warm while she is standing outside in the freezing cold, he also saves jem from getting killed by mr ewell, boo also leaves gifts in the knot hole for jem and scout (ch 4). i feel that over all boo is a good person its just that people have been misunderstanding him all this time.

I do think Boo Radely is a good person he just cant come out because of his reputation.  Also he basicly saved Jem and Scout.

I think Boo Radley is a good person at heart because he gave Jem is coat when the house was on fire.

I dont think that Boo Radley has ever had any bad intentions. As we know the town is full of people who are prejudice because of the way they handled the Tom Robinson case with everyone making racial remarks. This means that it would be easy for people like that to make it seem like a person could be really bad when they arent (Boo Radley).

I do not feel as though Boo is a bad person in any way shape or form. This is obvious because he was an unexpected savior and saved Jem and scout. At one point scout says "well, itd kinda be like killin a mocking bird, wouldnt it?" she said this meaning it would be a crime to lock a man away for doing a good thing. This backs uo the statement the Boo is good despite him mr. Ewell because he was simply trying to protect scout and Jem.

yes I do think that Boo Radley is a good person at heart Because if he wasn't then he would've let Mr. Ewell hurt the children even though the kids always tried to bother him.But at the end of the book it shows that Boo Radley has a heart by when he comes to check on Jem and how he pets or brushes his head/hair while Jem was sleeping(pg.278). 

Yes, I believe Boo Radley is a good person at heart, but when he stabbed his father he was instantly portrayed as a villain so people think he's bad

I do think that Boo Radley is a good person at heart. I think that he's a good person because he saved Jem and Scout from Mr. Ewell. "Thank you for my children, Arthur."(276) I think that people thought that he was a bad person because of the rumors that were spread about him. People spread rumors that he stabbed his dada in the leg and then was forced to stay inside. I don't think any of those rumors are true. I don't think that he stabbed his dad and I think that he chose to stay in his house all of the time because he didn't want to be apart of the racist world around him.

Yes, I think Boo is a good person in general, not just at heart. The town has built a reputation of him as being this scary monster which the kids picture him as, but I think that's just because no one has seen him for a long time because he hides himself away in his house. "If Atticus could blandly introduce me to Boo Radley at a time like this, well - that was Atticus" (Lee 271). I don't think it was bland, I think that's just how Scout perceives it. The adults have known him personally but since all the children heard were the stereotypes, Scout was shocked to see him actually standing right in front of her.

Yes, I do believe Boo is a good person, I think just because he was accused of something before doesn't mean he'll always be that person of what he was accused of. Just because he was locked away for all those years, people never got to meet the real him, so people made accusations and assumptions over time.

I do believe that Boo Radley is a good person at heart. There are many textual examples as to why I believe this. First, I believe that Boo Radley is a good person at heart is, he saved Jem and Scout's lives from Bob Ewell. I believe that is the paramount example why Boo Radley is a great person at heart. Also, a great person at heart would not save a life from an attacker that does not apply to him . Another example as to why Boo Radley is a good person at heart is, He stored candies and gifts for Jem and scout. Harper Lee explains more of the storage of these gifts in chapter thirteen. This shows that Boo Radley cares for the children because Boo is against the way how Atticus parents the children. And he wants to make up for the bad parenting by providing these special gifts. One other example that explains how Boo Radley is a great person at heart is, he does what is right and necessary in every situation in the story. For example, when Scout was in trouble with a large burning fire was right over her. He occurred out of nowhere and put a blanket over her. One again, saving her life. These examples clearly show how Arthur Radley is a grat person at heart, and cares for Scout and Jem.

I do think that Boo Radley is a good person at heart. I think that people judge him on the things that have happened in his family and they automatically assume that he is exactly like what the stories tell. No one really takes the time to go to his house and find out what he is actually like. They are all too scared to think of what might happen. That is why I think Boo Radley is a good person at heart.

I think boo is a good person and has good intentions, but misunderstood from everyone else, Because they don't know much about him or see him.

I believe that Boo Radley is a good person at heart, because for a while until Nathan Radley plugged the hole, he was secretly putting gifts for Jem and Scout in the hole. Also, when Scout and Jem were attacked by Bob Ewell, Boo Radley came and saved them.

Yes I believe Boo Radley is a very good person at heart. Although, he almost never left his house. When someone was in trouble he answered the call and left his house to help them. So I think he is good a person who just likes his privacy.

I think Boo Radley is a good person at heart but I believe he has some mental problems or something like that. People just judge him on one of his actions. They don't look at the good actions. 

Yes I think Boo Radley is a good person at heart. I fell this way because Boo Radley saves Jem and scouts life, when Bob Eewell was trying to kill them.

I believe Boo Radley Is a good person because the descriptions given about him at the beginning are rumors and are not proven. Also, Boo gave a blanket to scout when she was watching a fire and Boo saved jem and scout from Bob Ewell.

I do think Boo is a good person because he protected the kids.  Even though Boo did bad things (hurt someone), he eventually did the right thing when it counted.

I believe Jem was upset when Scout mentioned the court trial because he knew that Atticus and Tom should have won but they didn't because of Tom's color.

Jem got so upset when Scout was in Jem's room talking about Miss Gates because in that chapter Miss gates went on how horrible the Holocaust was and that there is a difference between America and Germany. She says "Over here we don't believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution comes from people who are prejudice. Prejudice"(245). But when it comes to blacks she completely contradicts herself and says "...it's about time somebody taught 'em a lesson, they were gettin' way above themselves, an' the next thing they think they can do is marry us"(247). Jem was appalled by this statement. He didn't understand how you can hate Hitler so bad but then turn around and do it to your own people at home. It doesn't make sense I agree with what he is saying, here he has his very own teacher who teaches his right from wrong and then criticize the blacks. I would be pretty upset too.

Jem got upset because he knew that Atticus should have won that case and not tom

Jem was upset for the outcome of tom Robinsons trial. Jem knew the decision wasn't the correct. The jury decided because of Tom Robinsons race not from the fact that he did nothing wrong. He was honest in court, he shouldn't be found guilty.

I think part of the reason why Francis and Scout don't like each other is because of their fight at Christmas. Francis said to Scout, "Grandma said it's bad enough he lets you all run wild, but now he's turned out a nigger-lover we'll never be able to walk the streets of Maycomb agin. He's ruinin' the family, that's what he's doin'"(83). This caused the two to get into a more heated argument and then eventually a physical fight. Although before the argument when we first meet Francis Scout describes him as "...the most boring child I ever met"(81). We also get the impression that Francis is quite a tattle-tale which bothers Scout tremendously.

I believe that Francis and Scout don't like each other is because when Francis was calling Scouts father names, she punched him right in the jaw and it caused some serious conflict. "At a safe distance he called, 'He's nothin' but a nigger-lover!"(83) This sentence to me is saying that Francis does not agree with what Atticus is doing by defending a black man, and Scout was not happy that Francis called her dad that and so there was always a hatred between them.

I don't think scout doesnt likes Frances because he was calling atticus names and from the point of view of scout who has a lot of pride. She did the wrong thing by punching him though.  I also think Frances just doesn't agree with what Atticus is doing for the reason that's not how he was raised by his family.  

Even before Francis was introduced to the story Scout didn't like him because she thought he was boring and dull. When they were talking Francis called Atticus a "Nigger-Lover". Even though Scout didn't know what that meant she recognized it as a insult and disliked him after that.

I think it was Boo who attacked them because scout whitnessed boo carrying jem home. Its almost like boo is protecting scout and jem.

I'm pretty sure it was boo radley and I say that because that's who carried Jem home and I think he was always watching over Jem And Scout throughout the book

well he just sounds like one of those people that no body likes, i would of decked him too.

I think that Francis and Scout stopped being friends because Francis' father started calling Scout's father a "nigger lover".  That upset Scout.

I think Mr.Ewells attacked because he felt the need to go after anyone supporting Tom Robinson. He thought if he killed the children of the defendant (which is Atticus) he would send a message out. The message would be not to support the blacks and that whites are a superior race. 

I think that it was Boo Radley, because after Jem and Scout got attacked, Scout sees Boo carrying Jem home. Then, Atticus speaks to Boo and sais, "Thank you for my children, Arthur" (pg 276). And also, The rumor was that Boo came out at night, and that's when the children were attacked. 

he is basically going against anyone who is going on the side of Tom R. His point of making sure the whites are more in control is very important to him.

I think that is was Boo Radley because he has been the underdog of the story because he was rather quiet and kept to himself. He also I think wanted to get back at Bob Ewll for ruining his reputation and also killing Tom Robinson, I think he killed him for revenge. And to make the town a better place.

I believe that it was Boo Radley who attacked Mr. Ewells. I believe that because Scout said she saw Boo Radley carrying Jem home that night. there are also rumors being said that Boo Radley likes to come out at night..

Boo Radley attacked Bob Ewell because he was attacking the children and probably in Boos mind he considered the children friends of his. He protected the kids from Bob Ewell by pulling him off Jem and stabbing him, killing Bob and carries Jem home because he passed out. I do not believe Boo knew was he was doing in the long run, I think he just wanted to protect them and didn't consider the consequence's.

When I first read the part of the book this question applies too, I thought Jem had fought Bob Ewell and had killed him. I thought It had to be Jem who fought Bob Ewell because scout was stuck and It was only Jem and scout who were attacked.

I think Judge Thomas knew that Boo Radley wasn't guilty. But unfortunately, I think he was too fearful of the people of Maycomb county to let the verdict be not guilty. In the book, theres constant proof that Maycomb county is racist. At one point, Atticus gets upset with Scout for saying the word "nigger"  and Scouts reaction was "'s what everyone at school says" (75).                                                                          

Yes I do think there is a similarity between Tom Robinson and a mockingbird because Atticus considered it a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they do is sing and they're peaceful so is Tom Robinson and all he wanted to do was help Mayella but they accused him of rape and eventually died trying to escape the racist prison

I've come to the conclusion that he was just getting sick and tired of people accusing him of "rape". When we all know it was staged because she didn't get what she wanted. She also knew if she didn't get what she wanted it was easy to frame him because of the time period they lived in.

I think their are some similarities between the mockingbird and Tom Robinson. One of them is that a mockingbird wouldn't cause harm to anyone and neither would Tom because in the trial I believe Tom Robinson wasn't guilty. I don't believe he would have raped anyone considering mayella was perfectly fine talking about it. so I think that there may be more similarities other than this one to because Tom Robinson and the mockingbird are much alike.

Yes, because mockingbirds are innocent and Tom Robinson did not commit the crime he was punished for. The title of the book is "To kill a mockingbird" hence Tom Robinson was the innocent mockingbird that was killed. 

There are many similarities between Tom Robinson and a mockingbird. They're both innocent, kind creatures that aren't hurting anyone. Tom tries his best to help people in need like Mayella, "Why, yes suh, I'd tip m'hat when I'd go by, and one day she asked me to bust up a chiffarobe for her," (191). Tom is very polite and kind hearted, like a mockingbird's song is sweet. In Maycomb, it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they're not hurting anybody. It is also a sin to kill an innocent man like Tom Robinson, when he didn't do anything in the first place. Harper Lee was trying to show what a horrible crime it is to shoot an innocent man by comparing him to a mockingbird.

I think think there are many similarities between Tom Robinson. One is that they are both innocent. In the book it says "They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird(90).

I think there are many similarities between Tom and a Mockingbird. However, the main similarity between Tom and a mockingbird are that they are both innocent. In the book it says that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they do nothing but sit in the trees and sing. For Tom, he's like a mocking bird in a way because he did nothing wrong. Tom was a hard worker who only helped Mr. Edwell's daughter just to be nice, as explained through the trail in the book. In essence, Tom is like a mockingbird because he did nothing wrong but help someone out of a good heart.

I do believe that the symbol of a mockingbird does apply to Tom Robinson. Mockingbirds are very innocent and kind hearted creatures. At one point during the trial, Tom Robinson said, "I say Miss Mayella lemme outa here an' tried to run but she got her back to the door an' I'da had to push her. I didn't wanta harm her, Mr Finch an' I say lemme pass but just when I say it Mr Ewell yonder hollered through th' window" (194). This shows that Tom was a man who respected a woman's space and did not want to cause harm or distress upon her. He let her hug him because laying his hand on a woman was not something he would do. Scout also remarks to herself that "Tom Robinson's manners were as good as Atticus's" (195).

I believe there are similarities between Tom Robinson and the Mockingbird. A Mockingbird is a bird that just goes around singing, and causes no harm to anyone. It is very innocent, and is very peaceful. It is similar to Tom Robinson because he is very innocent in the case, and he would not hurt anyone. Tom was the kind of person who would help out anyone, and would not harm them. When he was testifying, he says that he helped out Mayella many times. When Tom is asked if he was paid for his services he replied, "No, suh, not after she offered me a nickel the first time. I was glad to do it, Mr. Ewell didn't seem to help her none, and neither did the chillun, and I knowed she didn't have no nickels to spare." (191). Even though Tom was said to be guilty of rape, the evidence more than proved that he was innocent. In the time that the book took place, black people were often found guilty of crimes that they were innocent for. But in this time, a white person's word always won against a black person's word. When Jem says that Tom being found guilty isn't fair, Atticus says, "They've done it before and they did it tonight and they'll do it again..." (213). When he says this he means that blacks are almost always found guilty, even if they are innocent, just like what happened to Tom. I think the book is called To Kill A Mockingbird because Tom Robinson, innocent and harmless like a Mockingbird, was killed in result of the trial. A trial in which he was more then innocent in.

Yes, there is. He is like a mockingbird because he can't take the rasicm anymore. He can't be tied down anymore and revolted because he was tired of the segregation, the hate, and the injustice just because he wasn't white. 

There are similarities between Tom Robinson and a mockingbird. Tom Robinson has done nothing wrong and even helps people, but the people of Maycomb still want him dead. "' Seemed like every time I passed by yonder she'd somethin' for me to do,'" (191). Tom was then asked if he was paid to help and he replied, "' No suh, ... I was glad to do it,'" (191).  This shows how Tom has a good heart and just likes helping people out. Mockingbirds also do nothing to upset people, they just go around and sing. "' They don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird,'" (90). This shows how Tom Robinson is symbolized by a mockingbird.

There are some similarities between Tom Robinson and a mockingbird, for example both are innocent. Also, "...it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" and it is a sin to kill an innocent man. The mocking bird symbolizes Tom Robinson because they are both kind and would not harm anyone.

I think that there are many similarities between Tom and a mcokingbird. For example, they are both innocent and harmless."Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't dont eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."(90) Tom hadn't done anything wrong but was still found guilty. He had done nothing but help Mayella, do his job, and try to provide for his family. But yet they still found him guilty so in a way they killed a mockingbird.  

Yes, there is many similarities to how the Mockingbird shoes correlation to Tom Robinson. An example of how the Mockingbird and Tom Robinson show correlation between each other is, Tom Robinson only helped Mayella by doing her chores for her. And did nothing to her. And then Bob Ewell comes along at completely changes how the whole event played out. He said that he raped her when we all know that was a completely fictionalized story to get the jury to believe him. And he knew that the jury believed the story Bob made up instead of the true story. Another example of how the Mockingbird resembles Tom Robinson is, At the end of chapter 25, Tom Robinson gets shot seventeen times right out of the blue. To elaborate more on this comment, Mockingbirds only sing and make music to create joy through our lives. And the killers of Tom Robinson decided to kill him because they just wanted to kill something. Like shooting birds for the sport. They never had any true meaning of why they decided to kill him. All because of a made up story by Bob Ewell. So in sum, the correlation between the Mockingbird and Tom Robinson can clearly be seen through these two examples.

I think there is similarities between tom robinson and the mockingbird because the title of the book is to kill a mocking bird. They present tom as that mocking bird.

I believe that Tom took that risk for a few reasons. First, he was getting tired of all the people talking about how he "raped" Mayella. Second, I think he was scared when the judge sentenced him to death.

I think Tom Robinson tried to escape for two simple reasons. First, I think he thought since he's black, that he wouldn't get a fair trial just for that simple fact. Second of all, I think Tom Robinson was growing restless just waiting for the appeals trial. I imagine it would become extremely boring just sitting in a jail cell. So, in conclusion, I believe he did this due to some depression, as well as knowing there wasn't an overwhelming chance of being pardoned.

I believe that Tom Robinson took the risk of running away when he knew there was a good chance he would be pardoned for a few reasons. One being that that he feared the fact that he was sentenced to death and if he wasn't pardoned he would be killed. "I guess Tom was tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own"(236). Another reason would be because he was tired of all the second chances white men got so he decided to take a chance of his own.  Finally I believe he was tired of all the hatred he was getting and the unfairness he was treated with just because of his race, which still occurs in our society some eighty years later.

I believe that Tom took all his chances of living that he could. After Atticus comes in the house and informs Aunt Alexandria and Scout what has happened he says, "I guess Tom was tired of white men's chances and preferred to take his own"(236). Atticus probably believed this himself because of the amount of racism at this time, Tom almost certainly knew that no white man would ever let him go free. He would have rather died at his own doing than be killed. A connection I made with Tom's attempt of escape is that it reminds me of the chance a slave may have taken in the underground railroad. All he wanted was to have a chance of freedom. So he tried just like many of the slaves tried and did not succeed.

I think that Tom Robinson was scared of what would happen even if he did return to the outside world, if he was pardoned. Everyone was aware that he "raped" Mayella. Tom probably felt that even if he was pardoned and if he was released back into the community, that he would have nowhere to go, because he wouldn't be accepted back in Maycomb.

I think Tom Robinson took the risk because at the time he probably thought the court was so one sided that he could never be pardoned. But maybe if he just waited it out, just maybe he could have been pardoned but instead he takes a bold decision, which in the end gets himself killed. I think that if he would have waited the outcome of the story would be completely different now the most of the characters might want him dead like Mr. Ewell.

I think tom tried to escape because he was sure they would find him guilty because it was an all white jury. I also think that  he escaped because he thought he had a chance to be free. no ne was believing him when he said he was not guilty also if he was found guilty bob would have hurt him because bob is a drunk and if he has so much power over his wife he would try and hurt someone to have power over them too. 

I think he ran away because he couldn't take the guilt. The hate that he had on him, took  a toll and he escaped so he wasn't trapped. Not only would it have screwed him in life, as being a black man "raping a white woman", but he's stuck with hate all around him. He couldn't take being in a cell by himself, just thinking. Alone and thinking. He didn't want to go insane, so he was done.

He took the risk of running away because it wasn't a fair and tired of being accused of rape. Also, he felt as if he going to lose the case just because of the non fair jury.

I think he figured if he ran away there would be a chance of him living . Just instead of staying there and being killed .

I believe that could be one reason out of a couple reason like how they teach Scout and Jem. She believes that he doesn't do anything right nevertheless his belief about black people.  

I do believe Aunt Alexandra and Atticus don't get alone for Atticus representing the blacks, but I don't think that is the only reason for them not getting along. In the book Scout was telling Atticus about when she went to Calpurnia's church and Aunt Alexandra quickly stated "You may not"(136). It shows that there is tension between Atticus and Aunt Alexandra teachings in children.

I think the reason that Atticus and Aunt Alexandra don't get along is because Aunt Alexandra wants everyone in the Finch family to act proper, but Atticus likes to give the kids freedom and let them be who they want to be. ""Stay with us, Jean Louise," she said. This was a part of her campaign to teach me to become a lady." Which shows that Aunt Alexandra wants Scout to act like a lady and Scout knows what she is trying to do.

I think that Atticus and Aunt Alexandra don't get along. Atticus defending Tom Robinson is a reason that they dont get along but, i don't think its the main reason. Aunt Alexandra is very judgemental when it comes to Atticus. she dissaproves his way of living and how he raise his children. I think she is sort of racist so, for Atticus to be defending Tom Robinson upsets her. Also, for him having Calpurnia help raise his kids is another reason they don't get along.

yes I believe that's why they don't get along.

Yes I do believe that one of the reasons Aunt Alexandra and Atticus don't get along is because Aunt Alexandra is against supporting blacks. In the book Atticus believes that people that are prejudice to blacks are trash and he teaches this to his children. So anyone who doesn't support blacks because of their skin color would not get along with Atticus at all. 

I think that is one of the reasons Aunt Alexandra and Atticus do not get along. Another reason they don't get along is because they have different views on how Jem and Scout should be raised. Aunt Alexandra believes Scout should act more lady like, but Atticus lets her wear what she wants and lets her hangout and play with Jem and Dill. Also, Aunt Alexandra does not believe the Finch's should have Calpurnia in their house. When Scout asked to go to Calpurnia's church she said "you may not!" Aunt Alexandra and Atticus have different views on a lot of things and that is why they don't get along.

I do think that Atticus and Aunt Alexandra do not get along because on page 136 Aunt Alexandra says, "You may not," to Scout. Atticus and Aunt Alexandra then get talking about having Calpurnia leave the house. Atticus disagrees with Aunt Alexandra which causes tension between the too.

I don't think that's the reason because Atticus and aunt Alexandra are brother and sister meaning they grew up together. Aunt Alexandra might not agree with Atticus sometimes but she knows that he is doing it for a good reason. Like when she was talking to Miss.Maudie she said I can't say I approve of everything he does, Maudie, but he's my brother, and I just want to know when this will ever end." Her voice rose: "It tears him to pieces. He doesn't show it much, but it tears him to pieces"(pg.236).This shows she supports him but not agree.

I do believe that probably is one of the many reasons why they don't get along. Another reason might be that Scout is so used to the rules that her father makes for her and Jem, not the ones that Aunt Alexandra gives them. She's used to living in a house where she's the only girl, so she doesn't have the influence of a woman. When Aunt Alexandra comes to the house, most of the rules are more strict, and she tries to make a woman out of Scout.

they get along just not that well because they are always against each other but they still love each other.

I think he will react in a manner of shock. I think that because, Everyone thinks Boo is a horrible man inside and out. All because they "heard" things about him they may not be true. Also because he would be thinking why would somebody who ahs been hiding from m save me.

I think he will be disappointed that he didn't get to meet Boo, and then will be thankful that Boo was there to save him from Ewell.

Jem will be thankful of Boo like he would any other person who may have stepped in and saved his life. He feelings of Boo will definitely change from the beginning of the book when he would make legends of Boo.

Because everyone believes that Boo Radley is an awful, unhearted person who never leaves the house, including Scout, I feel like she will be in total shock. Just as she was in shock when he helped her at the bon-fire (72). I do believe though that it will give her a completely different outlook on Boo Radley.   

I believe this will change Jem's outlook very much. I think Jem will finally realize why Boo stayed in his house all this time; because he didn't want to be in a world full of hate and crazy lunatics. Also, I think this event will cause Jem to increase his curiosity about Boo because he probably wants to at least see the man who saved his life, if not meet Boo. In conclusion, I think this will make Jem do a 360 on his view of Boo Radley.

I think that Jem will be extremely shocked when he finds out that Boo saved his life. I also think that Boo will be very disappointed that he didn't get to meet Boo. "As I made my way home, I thought what a thing to tell Jem tomorrow. He'd be so mad he missed it he wouldn't speak to me for days" (279). I think this because Jem, Scout, and Dill spent so many years trying to figure out Boo. They heard so many stories about him that made them want to know more about him. These stories left a mysterious view of him, and kept the kids wanting to know more. I also think that he will be so surprised to find out that Boo saved his life because he thought that Boo never left the house. He thought that he just stayed in the house, and never came out. If Jem reacts how Scout did when she saw Boo, he will definitely be surprised. "A strange small spasm shook him, as if he heard fingernails scrape slate, but as I gazed at him in wonder the tension slowly drained from his face. His lips parted into a timid smile and our neighbor's image blurred with my sudden tears. 'Hey, Boo,' I said" (270). This refers back to all the times they would spend playing the game 'Boo Radley', and all the time they spent trying to figure him out.  I also think that Jem will be surprised by the fact that when Boo did come out of the house, it was to save his life. I think he will also be disappointed because this would have been his only chance to ever meet Boo, because after Scout drops Boo off, she says this would be the last time she would ever see him.

I think Jem will be in shock. He always wanted to see Boo, but I also think he will be envious of Scout because Scout got to see him and he didn't.

I think Jem will react with all sorts of emotions. He will be shocked, for one, and if anything, he'll be confused. It will probably make him realize that, all the stories people say about him don't matter anymore. He just saved his life. To add, he finally got to see what Boo Radley looks like.

Because he probably actually did abuse his daughter but he was angry that they accused him of it because he didn't want to be labeled as a child abuser 

Jem will feel thankful, but a little surprised that Boo Radley saved her. 

I think Jem will be surprised and confused because Boo never came out side during the day but he saved Jem and everyone things black people arn't good people but Boo saved Jem so he will be very confused.

He can not let go of being accused of abusing his daughter because he knows it was true and that he is guilty of commiting a horrible crime of hurting one of his offspring. He also wanted to hurt the people that accused him because he thought it ruined his reputation and how the town viewed him as a person. That is why he attacked Jem and Scout, to show Atticus that he was angry with him for knowing the truth.

i think that mr ewells cant let go the fact of that he was accused of abusing his own daughter becaue he didnt want anyone to know that he abused mayella. so to show atticus that he was really mad he tried to  killed jem and scout. mr ewells also spat in atticus's face and cussed him out because he wanted to show atticus that he was really angry at him that he knew the truth behind all of white lies.

I think that he cant accept the fact that he got accused of abusing his daughter because he does and he doesn't want to accept the fact that now other people know how bad if a person/dad he is.

Good question. I believe he plays a fatherly role in a way, less of Atticus's methods though. More of the type to play catch with his kids. Instead of being demanding and drawn back, he lays low but does nice things for the children. Including saving Jems' life.

I think Boo looks at the children as if they're his own. He's watched over them for years as they grew and made sure they were okay. After all in the end he did save their lives. He never was the monster he was painted out to be. All he did was love the children and look after them.

I believe Boo thinks as himself as a guardian of the kids. With all he has done to protect them. With the fire and the little things gum and pennies in the tree. Lastly how Boo saved Jem. 

I think that Boo Radley views his relationship with Jem and Scout as a gaurdian/protector because he saved their lives from Mr. Ewell.  He didn't have to risk his life for kids he doesn't even know.

I think Boo looks at them as his own kids because he has been looking after them for years and he was giving them things in then saved them from Mr.Ewell.

I think Boo Radley thinks he's like a guardian to Scout and Jem in a quiet way. He watches over them and  gives them presents like the gum in the tree. He also put a blanket around scout on that could morning that the fire occurred. Not only that but in the end of the book Harper Lee refers to Jem and Scout as Boo's children "Summer, and he watched his children's heart break. Autumn again, and Boo's children needed him"(279). Harper Lee must have included this part to show that even though Boo was never out and about to see he was always there watching. Like a guardian angel. I believe Boo truly cares about Jem and Scout and I also believe that was his main reason for being such an important character in the book. I think Harper Lee included Boo to show that even though someone isn't always an active part of your life it doesn't mean they aren't there and they don't care.

I think Boo Radley views his relationship as a guardian, since he saved them from being killed by Bob Ewell. Also, I think he views them as friends, because he didn't have any real friends, and they were the closest thing he ever got to friends. He left them gifts in the tree knot, even thought his brother Nathan didn't approve.

I think the authors purpose was to say not all people are as bad as you think. Like for example Boo Radley. He was given a bad reputation. In the end he turns out the complete opposite of his reputation. "Go on sir, hes asleep."(278). Scout telling Mr. Radley he may touch his brother. Everyone thought that Radley  was a bad because of the supposed killing of his father. He is opposite of that because of the care he shows towards Jem.

 So, after reading the final pages of the novel to kill a mockingbird. I believe that the authors purpose is to not kill Mockingbirds. There are two specific examples as to why I believe the authors purpose is this. First, Tom Robinson was a mockingbird and only wanted to help Mayella with her chores and never did anything to harm her. But, he was shot 17 times in the chest for no good reason. he only helped and did not harm. Another example as to why the authors purpose is to not kill Mockingbirds is, Boo Radley is a mockingbird. Reasons as to why boo is a mockingbird. He saves Jem and scouts lives multiple times. Like when he kills Bob Ewell. Also, they did not turn in Bob for every one of the Mockingbird traits that he showed. This is why I believe the lesson of the story is to not kill Mockingbird.

 So, after reading the final pages of the novel to kill a mockingbird. I believe that the authors purpose is to not kill Mockingbirds. There are two specific examples as to why I believe the authors purpose is this. First, Tom Robinson was a mockingbird and only wanted to help Mayella with her chores and never did anything to harm her. But, he was shot 17 times in the chest for no good reason. he only helped and did not harm. Another example as to why the authors purpose is to not kill Mockingbirds is, Boo Radley is a mockingbird. Reasons as to why boo is a mockingbird. He saves Jem and scouts lives multiple times. Like when he kills Bob Ewell. Also, they did not turn in Bob for every one of the Mockingbird traits that he showed. This is why I believe the lesson of the story is to not kill Mockingbird.

There is multiple themes to this text. To start, its a sin to kill a mockingbird. Tom Robinson was falsely accused of rape. He never harmed anyone, he only came into Mayella Ewell's house to help her with small tasks. Just like a Mockingbird only sings beautiful music and doesn't bother you. Its also to not judge people you do not know. The boys and Scout believed Boo Radley was this terrible person, but really, he had good intent and saved their lives.

I think Mr. Ewell got what he deserved when he attacked Jem and Scout. He accused Tom Robinson of rape simply because he was African American, and after the case he kept harassing his wife. Even after Mr. Ewell was warned about harassing her, he still kept glaring at her at the very least. Attacking Jem and Scout just crosses the border, so he got what he deserved. Maybe it was a little too harsh because he was killed, but in my opinion it was karma that got him killed.

I think Mr.Ewell got what he deserved because of all the things that he has done. In the trial, he accused Tom Robinson of rape because he is African-American. Mr.Ewell is white and may have an strong hatred toward blacks and the accusing of Tom was the reason. Also, Mr.Ewell kept on harassing his wife because maybe he got really fed up with the trial. Toward the end of the book, he tried to attack Jem and Scout while they were walking home. Then, Boo Radley came in and saved the victims also stopping Mr.Ewell from doing anymore harm to Jem and Scout. I think Mr.Ewell's reason for trying to attack Jem and Scout was because the trial really got into his mind and made him angry. To sum it up, Mr.Ewell has a very bad reputation for himself and expressed it.

I think this racist, prejudice, low life got exactly what he deserved. He kept harassing the women he was warned not to, attacked Jem and Scout to send a message that anyone supporting blacks would get what they had coming for them, when in all reality that would just make him look bad. He died which he deserved he was trying to strangle children to death. He's insane, and deserved everything he got.

Mr.Ewell got what he deserved because of multiple reasons. One reason is because he knows that Tom didn't d it but since tom is black Mr.Ewell is going to try and put Tom in prison even though he couldn't physically rape his daughter. Also he attacked Jem and Scout just because their father was going up against him in court(270). Atticus didn't even want this case but he was appointed by the judge. These are the multiple reasons of why i believe that Mr.Ewell got what he deserved.

As horrible as the things he has done are, such as lie, manipulate, and stalk, I believe there are other punishments out there to use for his crime. Mr. Ewell absolutely had what he got coming to him, but i don't believe he deserved to die. Just as everyone else, he has a family who cares about him somewhere that has to mourn his death which isn't fair to them. Instead of getting stabbed and killed, he could have easliy gotten other punishments such as jail, or a restraining order of some sort to leave everyone in the case alone  

Yes, because he wasn't a good person to start out with. To be quite honest, I don't think he will be missed that much. So therefore, I do think he got what he deserved.

I think Mr. Ewell was stabbed by Boo Radley. Throughout the book, Boo Radley was proven to always be a good person. He helped Scout and Jem by giving them items in a tree, or giving Scout a coat during the fire. When Boo Radley saw Mr. Ewell attacking Jem and Scout, I don't think an accident of Mr. Ewell falling on his own knife is logical. While he did tackle Mr. Ewell to the ground, I think right after that Boo Radley stabbed Mr. Ewell. Although Mr. Tate believed he fell on his own knife, I still think that Radley stabbed Ewell.

"See there? Stabbed himself through that soft stuff between his ribs. His whole weight drove it in." p274

While it is possible to fall onto the knife, I highly doubt that the knife was just sticking straight up, so I think Radley just stabbed the knife all the way.

I think Boo Radley for sure stabbed Mr.Ewell because he was trying to protect the children. I believe Boo did this because he felt the need to watch the children and he was like a big brother to them. There is no way Mr. Ewell fell because he would not be that clumsy.   

I believe that Boo Radley stabbed Mr.Ewell because he was attacking the kids and he wanted to do anything to protect them, even if it meant killing him. Even though Boo was kind and generous, he still felt that doing the wrong was right. 

I think that Boo Radley stabbed Mr. Ewell because in the book it says " Bob Ewell's laying on the ground under that tree down yonder with a kitchen knife stuck up under his ribs, he's dead,Mr. Fitch" (pg357,ch 28). The reason why I think that Boo Radley stabbed Mr.Ewell is because he felt that he should try and be the "big brother" figure to the kids, even if it ment killing Mr.Ewell. Boo also felt that he should at least try and protect the kids and there family from Mr. Ewell ,if he ever tried to hurt Scout,Jem and there family from Mr. Ewell.

I believe that Boo Radley  did not stab Bob Ewell; but I do believe he did something to contribute to Mr.Ewell stabbing him self. I think that when Mr.Ewell was trying to kill Scout and Jem, Boo Radley threw Mr.Ewell off of Jem causing him to land on his knife; as shown on page 262.

I think that boo, is truly a good guy. I think he was just trying to save the people he cared for the most.  And everyone has given him such a bad reputation, that not everyone believes he is a good guy.

I believe that Bob Ewell was in fact stabbed by Boo Radley. The reason I believe that Boo Radley did this is because he has proven time and time again that he is a good person on the inside regardless of the bad person he is made out to be.Boo is not the kind of person to let something bad like that happen to a child.

I do think that Boo stabbed Mr Ewell. From past events we know that boo would do anything to protect the kids. There were also a lot of things in the book that made it seem more like boo actually did stab Ewell and they were going to cover it up.

I think Boo did stab Mr. Ewell. The reason I think this is because in the book Scout is describing how she heard someone walking heavily toward the road, and I think Boo was carrying Jem home. "The man was walking heavily and unsteadily toward the road. ... My toes touched trousers, a belt buckle... told me it was not Jem."(262) This sentence is telling me that whoever was waling toward the road,  was carrying something heavy. We later find out that Boo was carrying Jem to the house, and when Scout felt the figure with her feet, it was telling us that Bob Ewell had been stabbed and it was not Jem because he was unconscious and Boo was the only other person. So that is why I think Boo stabbed Bob Ewell.

I believe that Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell. Although under the tree there were lots of roots to trip and fall over, I still think Boo killed him. And I think Atticus knows it too. " 'Thank you for my children, Arthur,' he said" (Lee 276). Lee doesn't come outright and say that Boo killed him, I think she wants you to infer and figure that out for yourself but I really believe that Boo killed Bob Ewell.

There are two different point of views in To Kill A Mockingbird and the "Report on the Scottsboro Case". The different point of views are from the people who are prejudice and completely negative towards the blacks, and the people who are not racist and believe that everyone should be treated equally. These point of views are related because they took place in the same time period, and blacks were treated very unfairly. Some people support the hateful efforts toward the blacks, and others oppose they way blacks are treated. They are also related because in both of them, white women are accusing black men of rape, which was a very common thing in this time period for women to accuse black men of. In To Kill A Mockingbird, the town of Maycomb is a prime example of the prejudice that went on in this time. The people in Maycomb were against blacks, and did not like the people who weren't against the blacks. In the trial, Mayella accuses Tom of raping her. Bob Ewell is against the blacks, and threatens Atticus after the trial for defending Tom and making him and Mayella look like fools. After the trial on page 217 it says, "...this morning Mr. Bob Ewell stopped Atticus on the post office corner, spat in his face, and told him he'd get him if it took the rest of his life." In the "Report on the Scottsboro Case" Victoria and Ruby accuse the black men of rape. The women were both known as prostitutes though, and didn't seem to make a deal and accuses the black boys until they saw all of the white man who came to their rescue. In contrast, the other point of view is the people who are not against the blacks. An example in To Kill A Mockingbird is Atticus. He is not a prejudice person, and this is the reason why he is assigned to defend Tom Robinson. He does his best job to defend him, even though he knows his chances of winning are very slim. And example of this point of view in the "Report on the Scottsboro Case" is when the author explains that the social worker could smell the blacks who lived in the house before. The author says, "I smelled nothing, but then I have only a northern nose"  (9). This means that she does not have racist views. There are different point of views in both the novel and the article.

I think that Jem was so deeply affected when Tom Robinson was convicted because the conviction went against his moral values and he saw that his community did not hold the same moral values. This is proven when Jem was talking to Scout in his bedroom and he said,"If there's just one kind of folks, why can't they get along with each other? If they're all alike, why do they go out of thier way to despise each other?"(227) Also Jem thought that it was very clear that Tom Robinson was innocent. And during the case he thought that the men on the jury would do the right thing in his eyes so when they didn't he was very upset

I think that Jem was so deeply affected when Tom Robinson was convicted because the conviction went against his moral values and he saw that his community did not hold the same moral values. This is proven when Jem was talking to Scout in his bedroom and he said,"If there's just one kind of folks, why can't they get along with each other? If they're all alike, why do they go out of thier way to despise each other?"(227) Also Jem thought that it was very clear that Tom Robinson was innocent. And during the case he thought that the men on the jury would do the right thing in his eyes so when they didn't he was very upset. As shown when the JUdge was reading the paper with the jurys convictsion on it. "I shut my eyes. Judge Taylor was polling the jury: 'Guilty...guilty...guilty...guilty...' I peeked at Jem: his hands were white from gripping the balcony rail, and his shoulders jerked as if each "guilty" was a separate stab between them."(211) This quote show that jem took the conviction very personaly.

I think the tom robinson conviction effect dill very much because he never seen such hatred and he is not racist and many people in the trial are and he has a hard time understanding how these men can act so mean towards someone just because they have a different color skin. This is proven when Jem was talking to Scout in his bedroom and he said,"If there's just one kind of folks, why can't they get along with each other? If they're all alike, why do they go out of thier way to despise each other?"(227) jem has very good morals so when something like this happened dill finds this very wrong.

I think that Jem was so deeply effected by the fact that Tom Robinson was convicted because Jem is not racist. Atticus raised jem and scout not be racist, so jem doesn't understand why they have to treat Tom so badly just because he is black.

I think jem was affected because her father has been teaching her and her brother from the beginning that they should treat people fairly and when tom was convicted for something he didn't do that made her think that people aren't fair. also when people were making fun of her dad for being a "nigger-lover" just because he was defending tom. She nknew her dad wouldn't want to defend someone who was guilty. also she knew that the ewells are liars and drunks.

He knew Tom R. was innocent. Also being with his dad he has good morals and perspectives about the way life was. He wasn't racist, so he was learning from his dad. He was so upset because he knows better.

I believe Atticus kept saying that Jem killed Bob Ewell because he wants to live truthfully, meaning he doesn't want anyone to lie about that fact that Jem probably did kill him. An example of this is when he said, "I'm sorry if I spoke sharply, Heck, but nobody's hushing this up. I don't live that way."

In the beginning, Mr. Tate keep saying that Jem did not kill Mr. Ewell, but Atticus thought differently. I think that Mr. Tate wanted to kept Atticus thinking that Jem did not kill Mr. Ewell because he did not want Atticus and his kids to be frowned upon for killing a man. "Jem? There was no answer but the man's heavy breathing. Jem? Jem didn't answer"(262).The reason Jem did not answer was because Jem was unconscious and we do hear that Scout yelled for Jem. We did hear that something happened to Jem because he went silent all of the sudden. I still think that Atticus thought Jem killed Bob Ewell because Atticus did not believe that Boo would kill someone. However we do find out that Atticus did say "Thank you" toBoo for rescuing his children.

I think he kept thinking that Jem killed Mr. Ewell because one he was a character that had something against Mr. Ewell because of the trial. Another reason why I think is because he didn't want his son to believe he did because he is trying to input morals in his head so that he will grow up with the right set of mind. Like when it says "Bob Ewell stopped Atticus on the post office corner, spat in his face, and to him if it took the rest of his life"(pg.217). Showing just because someone is disrespectful to you doesn't mean you have to be back.

I wasn't surprised that Boo had saved Jem. He sees himself as a guardian for them. Like in chapter 8 how he had gave Scout a blanket will the fire was going on. Or how Boo had put the Gum and 2 Indian pennies in the knot of the tree for Scout. That is why I wasn't surprised that Boo had saved Jem.

Yes, because Boo was a character who always stayed at home and did not care about people. However, Boo came out of his house, and then protected Scout and Jem from Mr. Ewells.

I think it related because it was simply one sided case, just because tom is black. There is also a lot of corruption that went on andnothing really went good for Tom

The Tom Robinson case relates to the Scottsboro case through characters. Mayella is obviously like Victoria Price. This is because they were the girls who are claiming to be raped. In the text of the Scottsboro case "The Negros having driven the seven white boys off the train, attacked the girls. Victoria Price testified that six raped her." (line 58-59 of the Scottsboro Case) This explains that the Negros raped Victoria Price. This can be connected to TKAM because Tom Robinson is black and is being tried for raping Mayella.  

Mr.Ewell is like Victoria Price and they lie about the whole thing. Mayella and Ruby Bates are just the quiet girls who have no saying in the case at all. Tom Robinson and the nine boys are blamed for something they didn't do and get killed or go jail for.

I just think that Mayella is lonely and she needed someone to like. Be with. That doesn't make it okay for her to do what she did but I think she thought she would get farther than she actually did. Maybe she also felt that Tom should be honored to be kissing a white girl but obviously he didn't feel this way. And since Tom never said no to her when she asked for help, he was happy to help her, I think she thought that he wouldn't say no to her when she asked him to kiss her back and do what she wanted. When he was asked if he was paid for his many services that he had done for her at the trial he said " '... I was glad to do it, Mr. Ewell didn't seem to help her none, and neither did the chillun, and I knowed she didn't have no nickels to spare" (Lee 191).

I think Harpers Lee purpose in having Scout summarize the events of the book in Boo's Point of View is because she wanted to show how Scout has changed over time. In the beginning Atticus told Scout  "You never really understand someone until you consider things from his point of view." (30) Harper Lee shows how Scout has changed in the last few pages of the book when Scout walks up to the Radley yard and visualizes the past events in Boo Radleys point of view. Scout really absorbed Atticus's words unlike when she first learned it showing a change in her. Scout illustrated her change when she said "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". (279) 

I think the universal theme of the book is to treat everyone equally, and fight for what you believe in. In the book, the blacks were treated so badly by the whites and everyone was very prejudice against the blacks. This book represents what happens when all of this hate can come in between people. Mr. Ewell said to Atticus after the trial was over, "Too proud to fight, you nigger-lovin' bastard?" (217). This shows all of the hatred people had toward the blacks. People were nasty to Atticus for defending Tom Robinson. In the book, Atticus believes in equality, and he hates how people are prejudice to the blacks. Atticus stands for what he believes in, and he does his best job to find evidence to prove Tom Robinson innocent. He had more than enough evidence to prove Tom innocent, but because of it being a time period of hate towards the blacks, he was found guilty of rape.

I think the universal theme of To Kill a Mockingbird is to treat everyone equally and with respect, and standing up for what you believe in. In the book, Tom Robinson and the other black people in the town of Maycomb were treated very unfairley. During the trial Tom Robinson was not treated equally because all the people on the jury were racist and found him guilty even though he as innocent. "It just ain't right" Jem said after Tom Robinson was found guilty. Jem knew it was not right to treat Tom like that because Jem is not racist. Also, in the book when all the children at school made fun of scout because her dad was defending a black man this did not make her think any differently towards tom Robinson, she stood up for what she believed in, and she was also not racist towards him and other black people. 

I would think the teacher was ignorant, mainly the fact of how the holocaust and slavery time were pretty similar, having imprisoned both practically and having many die in the process. But, this is mainly because racism towards black people was still a big thing, and people had such hatred towards it they would have a holocaust for blacks if they could

I would not feel anything. The Holocaust was a lot worse then the racism in the 1900's and I don't think they can be compared. In the Holocaust millions of people were murdered just based on their religion. In the 1900's there were no mad murders and the black people were not prosecuted just for being black. I think she thinks this way because it's her culture. In her society blacks are not viewed as equals to white people. They view blacks as criminals and monsters.

I would feel annoyed because the holocaust was way worse than racism towards blacks, but at the same time I would be confused that she could hate blacks but feel bad for jews.I think this teacher feels this way because she probably was taught growing up that blacks were bad people, and she probably thinks its normal to hate blacks because almost everyone does in this time period.

The case related heavily to the Scottsboro case and during that time period the case was a very big event and adding a similar case to the book created a huge plot event.

I think Harper Lee put the court case in the plot because it was to show how far the towns people would go about being racist. Another reason is that it was to show who in the town was trust worthy and not trust worthy. "Judge Taylor was polling the jury: 'Guilty...guilty...guilty...guilty...'" (211). This shows that the jury was racist against Tom Robinson just because he was a slave.

I think Harper Lee decided to kill Bob Ewell in that manor to show that karma will come back and bite you. Bob abused his daughter, lied in court, and harassed many of the people involved in the trial, including threatening Atticus because Atticus,"...destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial"(218), and all of these bad things resulted in him being killed. I think Lee is also symbolizing that racism will eventually be killed because Ewell was such a racist person. 

to show that he got what he deserved and it also changed boo radley from a static character to a protagonist when he killed bob ewell

I would think so. If Harper Lee was already thinking about a book in that nature, then she must have gotten so ideas from that case. She maybe got the idea for even writing the book from reading/hearing about the Scottsboro case..

I think Jem is affected by this trial mainly because of the cruelty and hate towards it. Meaning the racism, she was never really exposed to it before this trial but while its going on she realizes the hate and how cruel it is.

I think Jem felt hurt when Tom was found guilty because he knew all the evidence suggested that Bob Ewell had beaten his daughter and the trial was extremely unfair toward Tom because of his race. As stated in the book "It was jem's turn to cry. His face was streaked with angry tears as we made our way through the cheerful crowd. "It ain't right," he muttered." (212) He understood that Tom had a disadvantage that he couldn't control.

Jem was so affected by the trial because he thought for sure that Atticus was going to get Tom to be found not guilty. Another reason was because the main reason that they found Tom Robinson to be guilty and that was because he was a slave. "'It ain't right,' he muttered." This quote that Jem said from the book explains that Jem didn't like the fact that Tom Robinson was guilty of something he didn't do wrong.

I think they shot Tom Robinson 17 times because he was black, if the another prisoner did the same thing but he was white they would not be so cruel. This action was not necessary by the guards. This a prime example of racism. 

I think he shot Tom because he felt really angry about Tom was trying to escape even he is black and Tom thought he is not guilty.

I think they shot him 17 times to prove a point and no this wasn't necessary. And yes this was an act of racsim because they wanted to show everybody who is in charge or superior.

I agree. I dont think it was necessary for them to shoot him 17 times. That was excessive. "Seventten bullet holes in him. They didn't have to shoot him that much."(235) I also think that you bring up a good point by saying that if it was a white person trying to escape the punishment wouldnt have been as cruel. I think that if was a white person they may have just let him go. I also agree that this was an act of racism . There was no need for them to shoot Tom 17 times. They probably didn't need to shoot him at all.

I think they shot him 17 times in spite just because he was black and i think it was definitely  an act of racism. 

Bob Ewell remained angry with Atticus, because he supported Tom Robinson instead of the Ewells. Also, remember the Ewells, for the most part, are very racist. So, it offends Bob that Atticus would support a man of a different color than to support a man he grew up. That's why in chapter 23 on page 217, Bob Ewell was calling him all sorts of profound words.

Bob Ewell was angry with Atticus because he supported Tom Robinson, but the thing is who likes when someone supports the person they're against? No one. Now a days we have groups of friends and when one person dislikes someone we all do. That's how it is with some people. Atticus was supporting a guy that Bob Ewell was against so Bob Ewell was mad about it, also the white people do not like blacks in this time period, so of course the white man supporting the black man will be chriticized and hated. 

As Atticus says to Jem after Jem brings up his concerns for Atticus's safety. "Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell's for a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does." This quote clearly explains why Bob Ewell was still angry with Atticus because of the fact that Atticus ruined his reputation at the trial.

I think that Mayella wasn't surprised that her father died from falling on his own knife because she saw what he went through such as the trial and harassing her mother. "He's dead all right, said Mr.Tate. He's good and dead. He won't hurt these children again" (267). This part of the text I pulled could indicate that if Mayella was there to hear the news, then she wouldn't be surprised. The connection between what I thought of Mayella's reaction to the news of Bob Ewell's death and the textual evidence shows that if Mayella was there, then she would've said something about what Mr.Tate said about Bob Ewell's death.

Bob Ewell attacked the children because he told Atticus (page 217) that he would "get him if it took the rest of his life". Ewell attacked the kids because that was the "easiest" way to get back at Atticus. It is a significant part in the book, because Mr. Ewell wanted to kill the kids but Boo will save the children. It is also important because Boo comes out of the house, which is a big deal to the town.

If I was in the jury in todays time and that trial had occurred I would say that Tom Robinson was innocent because there was enough evidence that he may not have done it. Atticus had said, " 'Except when he's drinking?' he asked so gently that Mayella nodded." (pg. 183). With that being said I don't think the case was looked into enough to draw a final verdict. The case could have easily have been set up that Bob Ewell was drunk and hurt his daughter and that Tom Robinson was in the room trying to save Mayella. When the Sheriff came, Bob possibly could have yelled at Tom and he ran out of the house. I don't think there was enough evidence and that theres to much room for interpretation. And I think that's how it would be back then. I would feel the same way that Jem did. Confused and angry.

If I was a part of the jury I would have chose that Tom Robinson didn't comit the crime. It states right in the book that he had a problem  with his arm so there was no way that Tom could of hit the woman. Also everyone else is basing it all on color but the truth is a white man could have done it too, in fact he did. But no one believes he hit his daughter because he's white, and he is telling people a black man did it, so they are choosing upon race.

I agree because during the case there was a lot of evidence that showed Tom Robinson was innocent and that Bob Ewell was lying and that Atticus made him look like a fool. Like in the book when it said  "there is circumstantial evidence to indicate that Mayella Ewell was beaten savagely by someone who led almost exclusively with his left". Tom Robinson was right handed. And Bob Ewell had a grudge on anyone connected to the case because of so much evidence showing that Tom was innocent and That Mayella was lying about the "Rape".                                                                                                                                                                                 

I think that Harper wrote this with a right answer in mind because Miss Gates had the freedom to express her hatred to Hitler. "That's the difference between America and Germany. We are a democracy and Germany is a dictatorship. Dictator-ship, she said. Over here we don't believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced. Prejudice, she enunciated carefully. There are no better people in the world than the Jews, and why Hitler doesn't think so is a mystery to me" (245). What I took from the novel was the fact that Miss Gates truly expressed her hatred to Hitler. Harper wrote it with a right answer because in the novel equality for people wasn't implied at all. Atticus says that it's not right to have a hatred toward anyone because that is what he believes. "It is not, he said. It's not ok to hate anybody." (246).

I think that the mockingbird symbolizes Tom Robinson. I think that the book is called To Kill A Mockingbird because a mockingbird is very innocent and does nothing to harm anyone, just like Tom was innocent in the case and would not have harmed anyone. "Mr. Underwood simply figured it was a sin to kill cripples, be they standing, sitting, or escaping. He likened to Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters..." (241). Tom was an innocent man, but because of the time period he was living in, he was found guilty, and ended up being shot to death, due to all the racism towards blacks in this time. He was harmless and only looking to help, and ended up having his life taken for something he didn't even deserve.

I think that the book is called To Kill a Mockingbird because throughout the whole book there is racism. They talk about how its wrong to kill a mockingbird because they are so harmless yet in a way they do. I think that Tom is the mockingbird because he is innocent and did nothing wrong. They talk about how the mockingbirds just sing fro all to enjoy. Tom helped people out, was a good person, and was a good worker. He never did anything but "sing" for all to enjoy.

I think that Bob Ewell was referring to Atticus and Judge Taylor. On page 241 it says, "...Mr. Ewell said it made one down and about two more to go". He says this after the death of Tom Robinson. I think he is referring to Atticus and Judge Taylor when he says this because even though he won the case, he feels that they made a fool of him. Mr. Ewell spits on Atticus and says that he is seeking revenge. He tries to come after Scout and Jem and kill them. Also, Mr. Ewell tries to break into Judge Taylor's house. I think that he wants revenge on them because Atticus, unlike most people in Maycomb, defended Tom fairly and had more than enough evidence to prove that he was innocent. He wants revenge from Judge Taylor for allowing the case to be even thought about being sided with Tom, rather than automatically finding him guilty.

I think Bob Ewell was referring to Judge Taylor and Atticus when he said, "One day about two more to go." Bob was angry with Judge Taylor for letting Atticus defend Tom Robinson, and he was angry at Atticus for defending a black man; Tom Robinson.

I think Boo Radley helped Jem and Scout because he probably cares about them; he shows this in chapter four when Jem and Scout find items in the tree near the Radley place.

I think Boo Radley helped Jem and Scout when they were being attacked beause he cares for the children and doesn't want to see them get hurt. I think Boo cares about the children because they were the only ones in the town that really acknowleged that he was still there by acting out his life. I think Boo watches the children so he can see where they go and when they go places. Boo shows that he cares about the children when he left some stuff for the kids in his tree.

I would probably fight back. Even though I knew the person pretty well. If someone starts coming at me, about to attack, then I would probably start fighting back..

If I was scout at first I would be a little panicked not so sure in what would be going on since one its night and dark out and two I'd be in the woods and would have no idea where I'd be. First I would attempt to get my attacker off of me and hope in the process to find Jem. I wouldn't try to cause and severe damage to my attacker unless I had to (luckily I wouldn't get charged since it would be an act of self defense). Once I had they attacker off me and if I had found Jem, I would run back towards home with him telling Atticus everything. Although that did not happen what I would do in her position in the exact events would be after I saw a man carrying Jem assuming I knew who was, (since its Maycomb and everybody knows everyone in Maycomb) and run up to the man and hug him telling him my thanks. Once I had gotten back home I'd tell Attocus what happed despite being afraid in the previous events. When Dr. Reynolds had come I'd be standing there by his side every single moment to worried about Jem to think about anything else even after he left and had told me its just a concussion and that he's unconscious. Once out on the porch with Boo, Atticus and Mr. Heck Tate and I would have sat quietly and explained again what happened to Heck, and I quiet when finished. Once he would start to accuse Jem of killing Mr. Ewell I would jump in saying that he didn't do it and that Jem was innocent.

I would probably Scream for help, and try to find a way to buy time in that sort of situation.

I feel it was the necessary action for the situation. Bob Ewell was a bad person, and the Sheriff didn't want a big deal to be made about his death. 

I think that the most important part in the book is when Mayella goes to court and testifies against Tom R and everyone is thinking that it could be a "possibility that she is hiding behind her shame". Since her childhood was so bad. She could be making it up.  This shows that Mayella's childhood was so twisted. Mayella is a huge part of the story which I think makes her going to court very important to the book.

Yes I feel Atticus should believe that Jem could have been killed. I feel he should because you would have to face facts if your son died. This on the other hand would be hard to tell everyone else the news. Plus it would not reflect well on Atticuses part for not being honest. "She was to scared to know exactly what happened"(274). This proves that Atticus should tell the truth and believe reality that Jem could have died.

It effected him in a positive way, because his children are no longer in danger. Also, because he is a bad person, Atticus does not like him.

Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout because his intention was always to make Atticus feel bad about accusing him of raping his daughter. At one point Mr. Ewell approached Atticus and "cursed him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him"(217). Him threatening Atticus may have foreshadowed the later events in the story. Even though he did not kill Atticus directly, Mr.Ewell may have believed that killing his children would be a worse consequence for messing with him.