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6/10/21 pg. 175 prompt#8

This scene in "To Kill a Mockingbird" reminds me of a similar scene in "The Glass Castle." Scout is wishing how he wants better for his family and believes he is the reason for their problems. Jeannette also believed she was the reason that her family was falling apart, although it wasn't true.

6/9/21 pg. 166 prompt #4

Avery kinda reminds me of an old friend I use to have mainly because she is very indecisive when it comes to what she wants and gets conflicted very easily.

6/7/21 pg. 161 Prompt#43

So far this story teaches the readers that every human being deserves to be treated with dignity. It has touched on several topics over things we still see in society today such as injustice, inequality, poverty, racism, corruption and oppression. It enhances the fact that unfair treatment shouldn't exist and all people should be treated with dignity.

6/4/21 Pg. 152 Prompt#38

When Atticus defended Tom Robinson it made me think of the example he is trying to set for his kids. Atticus defends Tom because he believes in setting an example for Scout, Jem, and others. Atticus thinks it is very important to live in a way that shows Scout how to live by the Golden Rule.

6/3/21 Pg. 148 Prompt# 16

If I were Atticus at this point I would just do what must be done regardless of what the people would do. People in the town are always gonna talk negatively so I say atticus should just go help Tom.

6/2/21 Pg.140 Prompt#32

I'm not sure about how I feel about the new neighbors that arrived out of nowhere at Maycomb. Scout mentions how there could be detectives roaming around the area and doesn't appear to fond over the neighbors arrival. This could go in many ways.

5/27/21 Pg. 138 Prompt#35

When I don't know a word I make sure to check the words around it or check how the character says it if it's in a dialogue. The word in this section was "loafing" which basically means wandering.

5/26/21 Pg. 131 Prompt#9

I like the authors writing in this scene mainly because she discusses how reality is not a fantasy. Scout is exposed to more tragic event along with her brother and learns many thing throughout them.

5/24/21 pg. 120 prompt#23

Something I learned from the reading is that responding to violence with more violence never achieves anything: two wrongs don't make a right. Atticus explains these things to Scout, we get to see how he values these words as he gets older.

5/20/21 pg.110 prompt #40

It seems like the title "To Kill a Mockingbird" means and resembles to destroy innocence. Scout explains to Atticus that hurting their neighbor Boo Radley would be "sort of like shootin' a mockingbird.

11/19/21 pg.108 prompt#24

A prediction I have for what may happen next is that the kids will eventually respect Boo for the true and good person he is. I think these things will happen because Scout declares earlier in the chapter how he respects people as he grows more comfortable with them.

5/17/21 Pg.100 Prompt#37

I wish that Scout and Jem didn't have to be exposed to so many violent incidents at such a young age. At the time Scout was only two and Jem was six years old. Although they were young, they were quick to realize how threatening everyone was in Maycomb Town.

5/14/21 Pg. 93 Prompt# 39

I was surprised to know that the town of Maycomb has been existing for many years now in the story. As matter of fact, the author based Maycomb of her hometown growing up.

5/13/21 Prompt#29 Pg.90

I noticed that the time period they are living in contains a lot of oppression deriving from all towns and not just the Finch. Scout makes it clear that not everyone has the security to freely walk out around the town.

5/11/21 pg. 83 Prompt#36

I felt sad when Scout began going into detail on why he never considered believing in others. It really demonstrates that he has lost trust on many people he once considered friends.

5/6/21 Prompt #30 Pg. 78

I think Boo Radley is actually a good character because he cared for the Finch kids, even with the terrible rumors and things they believed about him. He gave them gifts and took care of them.

5/5/21 Pg. 66 Prompt# 28
I wonder why the narrator states that killing a Mockingbird is strongly prohibited, but killing Blue jays or any other bird kind is not considered to be as morbid. I believe there is far more significance behind this particular belief.

5/3/21 Pg. 62 prompt #26
I love the way the author includes a variety of quite touching quotes that resemble the significance of the reading clearly. One being "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
People were quick to judge without knowing the struggles others combat with.

4/29/21 Pg.54 Prompt# 24

A prediction I have on what might happened next is that the Finch family will eventually become affected by the economic downfall just like everyone else.

4/28/21 Pg. 49 Prompt#25

I began to think of the way the situation going on is during the Great Depression. The narrator, Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, lists many of the struggles every individual is experiencing and other issues that would be common at the time.

4/26/21 Pg. 44 Prompt #18

I wish the author had included more background information on the side characters on this particular section so the reader can understand were they stand in the situation.

4/22/21 Pg. 37 Prompt#10
This part is very realistic because segregation was a very strong concept at the time. We get to see how the author views the situation and the effect it has on the town.

4/21/21 Pg. 30 Prompt#19

My opinion of Atticus Finch so far is that he is brave and very thoughtful. He is both a hardworking lawyer and good father for Scout and Jem Finch, which comes under responsibility. His schedule is very full but always has time for his family.

4/19/21 Pg. 22 Prompt#13
I like that Atticus freely expresses his thoughts and feeling on the rest of the characters, regardless if they are negative or not. It gives the reader a better understanding of his personality and how it affects others.

11/15/21 Pg.18
Prompt#22

Something I learned from my reading was that the Finch family kids never really grew up with a mother since she passed away. Atticus reveals he was only two years old and how he is not greatly affected by her absence since he didn't really know her all that well.

4/14/21 Pg. 10
Prompt #7
I think the setting on the story so far is important because the author mentions his first impressions of Maycomb County several times and describes the usual customs people have in the place. The place will have a larger impact further on.

4/12/21, Pg,3 Prompt #21

As I read, I felt interested in where the flashbacks would lead to and the significance they will have throughout the story. The narrator provides background information about Maycomb County, which is the place they currently live in and introduces characters.

3/12/21 Pg. 255
Prompt#24

My prediction on what might happen next is that Jeannette will eventually feel remorse for ignoring her parents being homeless, even though it wasn't her fault. I think these things will happen because on Pg. 255 when she is in the taxi, she stares at her mom to long and hesitates to leave the vehicle.

10/11/21
Prompt #11 Pg. 240

I think the relationship between Lori and Jeannette is very interesting because they disagree on a lot of things, yet always manage to support each other when necessary.

3/10/21
Prompt #12 Pg. 233

This section makes me think and mostly reminds me of the beginning of the story because both scenes cover similar scenerios. They both show Jeannette near the same lake and wanting to jump into the water.