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This book was fairly good for it's age and it provided a satisfying ending with many themes that could be applied and looked at throughout the novel. It ended with the growth of Jem and the opening of her perceptions. However I think Tom is stupid for trying to escape even though he was convicted of the crime he did not commit.

This book has finally picked up on the main plot which is the accusation of a black man which leads to the prosecution of Jem and Scout. More recently, Jem had knocked off the heads of the old ladys flowers and as punishment had to read to her every night. She soon died and we learn she was addicted to morphine.

So far, this book has been pretty slow in the beginning. It has finally started to pick up the plot after chapter 4 where we learn more about the infamous Bradley residence. To me, this is not actually the main plot of the story but instead something that leads to something greater.