Thursday, March 3, 2011
The End of a "Simple Love Story"
Can you believe that our time with Scout, Jem, Atticus, Dill and Boo is coming to an end? As I reflect back on the novel, certain parts in the story stand out to me as beautiful, tragic, funny, and infuriating. The children running through the Radley yard and getting shot at by Nathan Radley, the cruelty of the town of Maycomb toward Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell's appalling attack on the children, and Scout walking Boo home all come to mind as moments in the text that shocked and moved me. What was your favorite (or least favorite) moment(s) in the book? What made this moment so great or so horrible. Explain. If you could change anything or add on to the story in some way, what would you do?
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I think that the most moving moment in the book (in a negative way) is when we recieve the news of Tom Robinson's death. Lee had kept us hoping for a second chance through Atticus' comforting words, but suddenly along comes this news. It really drives the title home to the reader - Tom Robinson was an honest man who was persecuted, and unjustly lost his life. He was a mockingbird that was killed. Even though disappointing moments like this don't fit in with the happy ending that we've come to love, I believe these were absolutely necesary to give TKAM the literary depth that it has. Questions left unanswered are there for a reason; they let our minds wander as we please. I, personally, wouldn't change a thing.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part was probably near the beginning when Scout, Jem and Dill where growing up together. Looking back I think liked those parts, but as I was reading those events, they seemed very dull. I really liked them(looking back that is) since now I feel as if those times for the children gave off a some what, warm and fuzzy feeling.
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I really liked was the part when Atticus shot Tim Johnson. Although that sounds like a rather gruesome thing to say, I thought that it really reflected Atticus' 'hidden self' almost. This also goes for the trial. Before these two events, we see him displayed as a physically weak person. But through these two events, our view of Atticus really changes.
If I could change or add anything on, I would probably add an epilogue of some sort. I really liked the end- but I really wanted to know what happened after. The ending gave a nice feeling to it, but it still left me hanging a bit. All the questions that I had asked PREVIOUSLY were answered (with the exception of what Atticus said to Tom Robinson- which I'd also like to know), but since the story is narrated by an older Scout, I would want to know what her life was like after. For example how SHE sees it now or reflects upon it. The story doesn't really put much of her 'current' (older self's) opinion into it.
Although Harper Lee could write another book for that, it could be nice if she had added a bit of her older self into an epilogue.
As for what Atticus said- I would really like to know, but I think what ever would be made up for what ever Atticus said would either be most likely not fitting (as in not meeting expectations of something fantastical happening). I guess looking back I liked the way she kept it (without any of the children knowing what he had said) even though I still do really want to know (but I guess that was the point...).
I love the ending where Bob Ewell gets what he deserves. Usually, it doesn't feel right to "kill" someone in a novel, but this time, it felt great. He killed a man, may not be physically, but he was the main cause of the man's death. It wasn't just any man, it was an innocent man's life. That made the novel a whole lot better after finding out Tom's death and absolutely no more hope to prove him innocent.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I think this book doesn't need to be changed in any other way. It's right just the way it is because the ending was simple and sweet. Some of the things that were left untold (like what Atticus said to Tom) makes the reader wonder and think themselves. Harper Lee did an amazing job writing this book.
My favorite part of the book was when Miss. Gates talks to the class including Scout that Adolf Hitler was a bad man and that we are a Democracy. She said that all people born in this country are born to be fair, when infact we see that the African American community is being discriminated! Miss. Gates is a hypocrite and that is what strikes me as funny and clever to put an idea like this in the text.
ReplyDeleteTo Kill a Mocking Bird is a great story and i just wish that there would be more to the end. I think that that Harper Lee did a good job with that, because it seemed that even though I was ready for the book to end, I would just wonder what would be going on with the characters after the story ends. My favorite part was actually the connection between the first page of the book where it says that Jem broke his arm, and the end, where it shows how Jem broke his arm.
ReplyDeleteMy least favorite part of the novel was one Scout says she never sees Boo again. If there were one thing I could change it would be that. I KNOW it wouldn't fit the novel if Boo starts playing outside with the kids and running through fields of dasies, but I just wish he would come outside of house and say hey every once in a while. My favorite moment was one Bob died, because he got what he deserved.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part in the story was when Boo saved Scout and Jem. I liked this part the best because throughtout the story Scout, Jem, and Dill try to get Boo to come out and it never works but, when the children needed someone the most he was there to help them and he saved their lives. If I had to change anything in the book I would not have ended it where it was because I feel like it ended with things that still needed to happen and it left me with a lot of questions.
ReplyDeleteThe trial was a really intresting moment, because it was so intense. You got all the details of what actually happened to Tom and Mayella and if Tom would be found guilty since it was so obvious that he was guilty. i wish Tom wouldnt had died though because it would have been cool to see if he actually would be found innocent and if this event would change the ways of Maycomb County. I would've also like to see an epilouge of Dill and Scout and what happend to them as well.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite moment in the book was Atticus's closing statement at the trial because I liked where he mentions that all men aren't created equal, but they are equal in a courthouse. If I could add anything to the story, I would have written more about Boo because I felt there wasn't enough of him in the novel and the brief part with him in the story was at the end of the book.
ReplyDelete“Tom Robinson’s powerful shoulders rippled under his thin shirt. He rose to his feet and stood with his right hand on the back of his chair. He looked oddly off balance, but it was not from the way he was standing. His left arm was fully twelve inches shorter than his right, and hung dead at his side. It ended in a small shriveled hand, and from as far away as the balcony I could see that it was no use to him.” (248)
ReplyDeleteThis was my favorite part of the book because it was the moment that had realized that Tom Robinson was innocent. Before this, I was unsure, and had questioned his innocence. This powerful scene helped me realize that an innocent man was being accused of an awful crime that had he could never have committed. This scene also made me realize in later chapters that a black man in the 1930’s would never be able to have a fair trial. When reading To Kill a Mockingbird, this was the first time I said out loud “Oh My God!!!!” I can clearly admit that I went from having to read the book, to enjoying reading the book. This was when I wanted to find out what the ending would be. If I was to change one thing about this book, I would want Tom to be innocent. Although this is not very realistic, it would have been interesting to see how the town of Maycomb would treat him.
One of my favorite parts of the story was when Boo came out and saved the children because it is basically the moment that we were all waiting for, when Boo would finally come out of the house and the children would get to see him. I was upset that Jem didn't get to see Boo because I feel that he would have loved that since he was so interested in Boo all along.I also love how when Scout is telling the past couple of years through Boo's eyes, she refers to her and Jem as Boo's kids, as if he was watching over them and protecting them from a far all along. I think it was a great way to conclude the story and assure that the reader knows that even though that was the last time that they saw Boo, it wasn't the last time that Boo looked over the children.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite parts of To Kill a Mockingbird was the trial. I liked this part because, you can learn a lot about the characters by how they react to what happens. Also, it is interesting to hear what each of the witnesses say happened. Tom said something very different from Mayella and Bob but the author never says directly, "this is what really happened" so as the reader you have to put the pieces together and try to figure out the truth.
ReplyDeleteI liked to part when there was a fire at Miss Maudie's house and everyone was safe because it made me feel tensed but, when I found out that everybody was safe, I was relived and thinking. I thought this would be good for Miss Maudie because maybe she can move to a much bigger house and be able to plant more things in her yard and after it said that I thought"sweet" because I had guessed it right. I was also very shocked when Arthur "Boo" Radley came out of his house and helped Jem and Scout by giving them the blanket. I was pretty darned because it would have been a good bonding moment for "Boo" and the kids but, I had thought about it more and thought this was also another good thing because "Boo" is such a mysterious person throughout the story yet he is so caring and loving.I was wondering if "Boo" was missing his childhood and he didn't want the childhood of Jem and Scout to end like his had. That had made me feel sorry for what had happened to "Boo" as a child. He was a very good kid but he had only made one mistake. That mistake had cost him his whole childhood.
ReplyDeleteI think that my favorite part is when Scout dispersed the lynch mob in front of the jail. It just goes to show you how just pure innocence can shame even the oldest of people. Scouts unknowing heart just trying to make conversation with the one person she recognized ended up potentially saving Tom's, Atticus's and Jem's and her own life. I think that is a really valuable lesson and part of the story. My least favorite part solely because it was sad was when Jem came out from under the bed and explained that he ran away from his new father because they didn't love him. They treated him like garbage. If he is their son he should be treated like it, not like property. If I could add something, I would like to know how Helen really felt after Tom's death. We did see her collapse after her son ran and got her, but we never heard her speak and never got to understand her view and feelings on what happened in the story. I think that would be a valuable addition.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when we got to meet Boo. I liked the ending because I thought Harper Lee wrapped up the book nicely. I will miss the characters because we spent so long and it was easy to connect with them and this book. My least favorite part was at the Christmas dinner party because I do not like Francis and like Tom's trial, only one side was heard and the other was punished unfairly.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when Scout walked Boo home because that part was just so sweet. I also liked the part where Scout, Jem, and Dill are trying to contact Boo because that shows that they are very curious children, and that just shows the innocence of childhood. This is because regardless of all the rumors, they still want to contact him. The part of the book that upset me a bit was when Jem was telling the story of when Atticus visited Helen after Tom died. I felt so sorry for Helen because I can't imagine someone being killed just like that. The part of the book that I would change is the fact that the children never saw Boo again. I want them to be friends with Boo because he just got out of his shell, and I don't see why he should crawl back into it....
ReplyDeleteThe best part of the story is when Mr. Arther saved the children. Everyone in the our class was waiting for Boo (Mr. Arther) to come out, and he finally did. However what i didn't like about the end of the story is that Mr. Arther went in the house he never came out again. That means that Jem would never get to see Him. I also agree with Rachel that even though He never came out and Jem would never get to see him, he was still watching over the children. What i would add on to the book is for Dill to come back and live with Rachel so Scout will always get to see him.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the story was the trial scene. I liked it a lot because the scene really showed how smart and cool Atticus was, and how lucky Scout and Jem were to have a reasonable parent like him. I also liked the end, when Scout finally meets Boo. I thought it was cool that Lee showed the recurring theme of stepping into another person's shoes. I disliked that Scout never sees Boo again because the reader would expect them to become friends. What I would change is that Scout and Boo would continue to meet each other, like friends.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book would have to be the end of the trial. It was memorable for me because it was both a negative and positive ending. Tom was declared guilty, but at the same time, the town of Maycomb was making progress. Of course, I didn't like that Tom went to prison and died, but the brighter side was that Maycomb's residents were starting to see the results of prejudice. I also think that the book is best just the way it is. Even though the lives of 2 men, one moral and the other one not, it is the price to pay for Maycomb to look at their tradition a little more carefully.
ReplyDeleteOh My God! I can't believe we have already finished the book. My favorite part in the book was when Boo came out of his protective shell and saved the children's' lives. I also enjoyed the section of the book when Scout was walking Arthur Radley home because it made me feel like saying "Aw, so sweet."
ReplyDeleteI was very upset when Scout said that she never say Arthur Radley again. Although I kind of realize that he is a shy man and doesn't like to come out, I would still have liked it if he did say "Hi there" once in a while.
If I could ask Harper Lee to change something in the book, then I would love to have an epilogue about what becomes of the children, Atticus, Arthur Radley, Nathan Radley, Aunt Alexandra, and Miss Maudie.
My favorite part in TKAM was when Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell because it was exactly what Bob deserved but also it showed the love that Boo had for Jem and Scout. This is also my favorite part because even though Boo has just killed a man, he still stays innocent in everyone's minds because he is the mockingbird, and all he was ever trying to do is to do good for everyone else. I do not think that the book should have ended differently, i like that it leaves you thinking for several days on what will happen after and thinking back to the events in the novel.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout but Boo came out and saved them. This part of the story was intense and showed both Bob's anger but at the same time Boo's love. It was the part I was waiting for ever since we were introduced to Boo. I liked the ending of the book, but at the same time I did not. I liked how the author ended the book in a way that made me and my peers think and wonder about what happens next, but at the same time I want to know what actually does happen. I also really liked the little details in the book that made it so much more interesting, for example when Atticus's glasses dropped his glasses before he shot Tim Johnson. Personally, I would not change anything in this book.
ReplyDeleteI liked the part when Scout was walking with Boo home. Boo was a man, but deprived of a normal childhood and locked up inside a house for quite a while, he did indeed come to help the children at the end. Bob Ewell died, but after all he deserves WORSE to tell you the truth. Boo was living his childhood and helping his friends at an older age. I would ad more information about Mrs. Dubose and her past a lot more and I would assume that Mrs. Dubose and Boo had a mysterious relationship in a certain way...if you get what I say.
ReplyDeleteThe moment I liked the least in the book was when we heard of Tom's death. Harper Lee really had us going for a minute that Tom's case would come to an appeal and somehow someway, Tom wouldn't be sentenced guilty. Then, out of nowhere, Lee tells us that Tom is dead and he died accused of being guilty. i think this would be a form of satire because as a reader, I was so sure that the jury would realize their mistakes in discriminating African Americans. But, Lee shows us that No matter what, Tom would always die a guilty man.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite moment in the book was the trial because it was quite interesting to see Atticus defend Tom. I just love how he troubled Bob with making him write his name and showing he is left handed. I also loved how he took off his tie and watch (which was considered to be stark naked to Jem and Scout) and gave his speech at the end of the trial. Those parts made the trial very enjoyable to me.
ReplyDeleteI would only make one change and have the ending not to be Atticus comforting Jem through the night but be something like a mockingbird landing on Boo Radley's window and Scout seeing it as she walks home in the rain. This is because personally, I want endings to be enchanting and to me my example is more enchanting than Atticus being beside Jem and Scout through the night. Otherwise the story was great, truly a masterpiece.
My favorite part of To Kill a Mockingbird was the part when Calpurnia took Jem and Scout to her church. This was a very intriguing part of the book because the reader got to see how the children would act when they were with African American people and how the African American people acted toward Jem and Scout, white people. Most of the people at Calpurnia's church accepted Jem and Scout, while the other few didn't like that there were white people at their church. I think this showed some progress in changing the way white people treat black people through the children's tolerance for the people. Soon more people would probably realize the way they treated African Americans was wrong and they should change that. Although I wish we found out more at the end of the book, I think Lee did a great job with leaving us guessing and wondering: so what happens next?
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book would have to be the tragic moment when the words of the jury’s verdicts ring throughout the courtroom, guilty…guilty…guilty…guilty. You know that Tom is innocent and that Atticus’s closing statement is rock solid and that all the evidence is on Tom’s side. Even Jem is sure that Tom is going to be set free. But in four simply words Harper Lee reels us back into reality and shows us how much prejudice was in the south back then and that the world does not always end in a happy ending. Also I wouldn’t change anything in this novel, I would leave the delicate ending as it is. Although the ending may leave us begging for more, adding more to the ending and making Boo come out and play every day, and dill live with aunt Rachel wouldn’t do the book justice.
ReplyDeleteTo me, the most moving part was when Boo saved Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell. Bob deserved to be punished and the punishment came in the form of death. Boo was very kind to be watching over them the entire time and Heck was also very kind to prevent Boo from undergoing the torture of the courtroom. I felt that maybe Harper Lee could've added more interaction between Scout and Boo instead of saying that Scout never saw Boo again.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when Bob Ewell viciously attacked the children. I liked this part in the book because there was action and I liked how it turned out to be Arthur (Boo) Radley who saved them from Mr. Ewell. I also liked how we saw Boo's love for the children and Mr. Ewell angers for being embarrassed in court. My least favorite part of the book was the ending. I liked how it ended as it started off, but at the same time I wanted to find out what happens in the future. All these questions rush through my head like what happens to Mayella and what happens to Dill? Does he get more attention from his parents? I thought this book was overall good some parts could have put me to sleep, but others made me want to skip to the next page without even reading the page I was on.
ReplyDeletemy favorite scene was the trial. I loved seeing Atticus reveal the truth and hearing the different sides and the holes in their testimonies. I could feel the tension as Atticus revealed more evidence about the case, and the disappointment when the verdict was given.
ReplyDeleteI also loved when Scout walked Boo home, because she could see everything as he did. I also liked that Bob died, but at the same time I felt sorry for his family, because now both of their parents are gone.
If I could change something, I would go into more detail about why Boo was locked up, because we're pretty much left hanging on that.
-Eileen
The moment i liked the best is when Jem and Scout walk home from the play, Mrs Merriweather had set up. Harper Lee did such a great job creating the suspense with vivid detail which made me stand up while reading. i also liked how this leads to Bob Ewell's death and the encounter of Author(Boo) Radely.
ReplyDeleteHarper Lee made the ending short and simple without creating any confusion over a drastic change. Overall the book was a great book.
My favorite part in To Kill A Mockingbird is when Bob Ewell attacks the children, and then dies. I felt that this part was special in that it really justifies the character of Bob Ewell, using 'poetic justice'. I also liked it because it introduced Boo as Boo came and saved the children from Bob. Additionally, after watching the film, especially when Bob first attacked the children with the long drawn out 'AWWHHHHGGGHHHHH', I realized the significance of this moment. The way Harper Lee plays this scene out really helps to make an ending to the story and satisfies the reader.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part in the book was when Jem went
ReplyDeleteback to the Radley's place to get his pants, and when he got his pants, he realizes that they were mended and were waiting for him. Lee showed us that Boo Radley was watching them (not in a creepy way but like he was watching out for them). It was also very suspenseful that it shot a cold shiver down our backs, but we knew that it was Boo Radley. However at the end, we saw how Boo actually was watching out for them. As a family, being there when they need each other. But what moved me the most was when Boo came out and saved Scout and Jem while Bob Ewell attacked them. He was courageous and took a risk to come out just to save "his children."
These parts moved me the most.
I also think that Harper Lee could have added an epilogue, so we can know what would happen to to the town of Maycomb; from the point of view from the older Scout.
The moment in the book that I liked the most was the part from when Scout and Jem walk home from the play, to the part where they receive the news that Bob's dead. I think that Harper Lee did a great job building up the suspense when Scout and Jem were walking home. While I was reading, I really didn't know what to expect while they walked home and I liked the surprising event that occurred. Harper Lee used vivid details to describe the events that happened when Bob attacks the children. I like action so this was a very cool part in the book for me. I also liked the fact that Bob died. I really think that he deserved to die and Harper Lee demonstrates this poetic justice with the results of the fight (Bob dying).
ReplyDeleteI think that To Kill a Mockingbird was a really good book and my favorite part in the book was when Boo Radley came out and saved Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell. This is because Boo never came out of his hiding shell and it kind of felt really cool when Scout realized Boo just saved her and Jem. And the violent part of me liked the fact that Bob was stabbed to death. He deserved it. I would change some parts of the book, because some parts were kind of slow. But overall, I thought the book was good.:)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD the story is when Scout finally discovers Boo Radley. It is the best part because throughout the novel, Boo Radley is displayed as a mysterious ghost(hence the name "Boo") that may or may not exist. Throughout the story, we all keep thinking "When will Boo come out of the Radley House?"
ReplyDeleteMy least favorite part of TKAM is when the decision to the Tom Robinson case was that Tom Robinson was guilty. It really makes me mad that when the point is clear that Tom is innocent, he is still sent to the camp.
If I were to change the story, I would make Boo Radley come out again and I would make Bob Ewell Guilty.
To Kill A Mockingbird was such a great book. Through out the entire story there were many interesting parts. One of my favorites was when Boo killed Bob Ewell. This is my favorite because not only was justice served but also Lee revealed that Boo Radley was a good man after all. Through out the book the reader believed that Boo was a weird man who is crazy and never left his house, but now the reader notices that he in fact he saved the childrens life and that he actually cares about them. My least favorite part of the book was when the jury announced that Tom was guilty. Lee made the reader think that there was no possible way that Atticus could loose but when the jury said "GUILTY" that changed the coarse of the book (and made me quite sad). Also the news of Tom dying was very upsetting. At first i was very angry with tom's decision of trying to escape because atticus told him that if he waits they might have a second chance, but then after thinking about it i realized that a second trial wouldnt make a difference. At that time period no matter what court the case would go to it probably would have the same ending. i believe that tom didnt want to go through anymore pain so he decided to end his life. I like how Lee left certain things unanswered so that the reader could decide of an ending. The only thing that i would have changed was to have an epiloge. Even though i would have liked one i believe that it was not necessary.
ReplyDeletemy favorite part of the book was when Scout stood on Boo Radley's porch and saw everything from his point of view. it was bittersweet because she could see how he watched over them but she also realized how lonely he was and how lonely his life was. my other favorite part was the courtroom scene where all of the african american community stood up when Atticus walked past. if i could change anything i would want mayella to confess that Tom did not ever hurt her.
ReplyDeleteMy least favorite part in To Kill a Mockingbird is when the news of Tom Robinson's death is released, he was innocent and went through so much trouble just to be nice to someone he felt bad for, and that took his life, I think it was horrible that he was shot 17 times, that was excessive if they only needed to shoot once or twice, to stop him from escaping, I don't think this was a fair to Tom, he was innocent like a Mockingbird, and only wanted to bring good things into Mayella's life, and that costed his life. I think the book should have been a little longer so the reader could find out what happened, and many questions could be answered, I still have a few questions that need to be answered, I think that would satisfy the reader.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was Bob Ewell's death, and the fact that Boo killed him and went unpunished. The title "To Kill A Mockingbird" really had meaning and it showed how much of a sin it really was to kill a mockingbird. I liked how Heck Tate realised this and it showed that there is still hope in Maycomb. My least favorite part was Tom's death, I understand why Lee did it, and I don't think the end of the book would have as much meaning if he was still alive but throughout the book we learned to love Tom and empathize with him. I also did'nt like how the book ended with Mayella, I would like to know what happened to her and if she felt any remorse.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the story was hen Bob Ewell was stabbed. I loved it because that what was what he deserved and got it. After the trial, I was afraid that Bob wouldn't get an appropriate punishment. However, Harper Lee came through in the end. I was a little disappointed that Harper Lee didn't go into the visual details of how he was stabbed but it was much better than I hoped for. Bob's death was byfar the most enjoyable part fo the story. One thing I would like for the book is an epilogue so tat we know what happens to the side characters such as Dill, Jem and Mayella. There are numerous questions I have. Did Dill get proper, caring and loving parents? Did Jem become a football player? How does Mayella keep her family together after death of her father? Or do the Ewells even stay together? There are a lot of questions that I want answered. However, I still hate Bob with all my heart and I believe that my alternate assignment reflects that.
ReplyDeleteMy Favorite part of the story was when Scout was on the Radley porch and she finally realized what Atticus’s quote was where you had to walk a mile in a person’s shoes to actually know who they are. Another thing that I liked about that e book was Heck Tates quote "let the dead bury the dead" it actually made a lot of sense after I looked over it. My least favorite part of this book was when scout walked Tom to his house and then never saw him again. This part was very short and I think that a little bit more should have happened.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of To Kill A Mockingbird was when Boo saved Jem and Scout from Bob. I liked it because it let Boo to proove himself as the good man he is and not the man he is described as in all the rumors. Even though it is horrible to like someones death, I was happy Bob was killed. I felt after all the terrible things he did to Tom and the Finches he deserved it 100%. If I could change anything in the book I would let the children continue seeing Boo. It was probably hard on Scout to only be able to spend one night with him and Jem never even getting to meet him. Jem probably wanted to thank Boo for saving his life but now would never have the opertunity to.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this book what I found the most beautiful was when boo put the blanket on scout without her knowing during the fire. The most tragic part of the novel was when Judge Taylor said guilty it just broke the Jems hearts. The funniest part was when Atticus asked bob if he was ambidextrous and Bob responded he could use one hand good as the other. My favorite part of this novel was when scout finally saw Boo. I liked this part because we were so anxious to figure out if scout ever sees Boo. If I wrote this book then I would have wrote what becomes of Dill, Other than that I loved the ending.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when Scout finally met Boo. All of the book we were all waiting to see what Boo actually looked like, and when the children would meet him, and when scout finally did it was tragic because Jem didn't get to see him. But i was happy because the mystery of Boo Radley was solved! He wasn't a creeper just stalking people, he was a person who wanted to make friends but didn't like the light! My least favorite part of the book was when Boo closed the door on Scout and never said good bye. After all if Scout would never see him again why couldn't he say good bye? What i would change in the book would be having Boo say at least a simple goodbye when he steps in his house and is never seen again.
ReplyDeleteMy least favorite part in the novel was most probably when the jury said Tom was guilty. Although I knew that he was going to be guilty while reading through the trail it still hit me by surprise for some reason. The injustice he got made me really upset. It seemed that although I knew it would happen I still had this hope for Tom to succeed. This part of the book although necessary felt like the worst part to me. If I could change anything in the book it would be for Jem to have just one glimpse at Boo Radley. Although the ending was great with Scout and Boo if he had woken up and just caught one glimpse at Boo and fallen back asleep that would have been good enough. In a whole I felt it was a great book!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book would have to be when Atticus makes his speech because he makes such good points about the case hinting but being obvious that Tom is not guilty and it just shows that there is not all bad in the racist town of Maycomb. Just a good reminder that the people who fight for what they believe in and would never back down because they know it is the right the thing to do. It reminded me of the “Mikey” play we had to see, he explained the difference between what you need to do compared to what you are supposed to do. Atticus in the book explained all of it, especially during the case when he gave the speech and when he just put up with everything that people were saying he did what he needed to do instead of what he was expected or supposed to do. I admire him for that.
ReplyDeleteIf I could change anything in the story I would have changed Dill. He personally bothered me and was just kind of there. He did not seem to have much importance to the story. He reminded me of one of those characters that is like background (because he was) but his story just like added drama to the story it was not completely necessary in my opinion.
My favorite part of TKAM was when Scout explained what the Radley house looked like (10). I liked it because it generated a very strong and vivid picture of what it was like to see and be very close to the Radley house. An example is that the oak trees block the sun from the Radley house. Another one of my favorite parts was at the end (373-374) when Scout was on the Radley porch and she gave us a perspective on her block from there. I liked this because on page 10 the perspective was at the Radley place and then at the end it was from the Radley place. My least favorite part was when I found out that Scout never sees Arthur again (373).
ReplyDeleteMy most favorite part of this book was the ending. It show that even though she has matured over the corse to the book and has seen the horrors and beauty of people, she still has to go to bed and have Atticus read a bedtime story to her. This part shows that even though she has matured, she is still also a little child.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the story was when Bob Ewell dies. It was the only part of the story that had much action in it. However, I like it most because it kills of Bob Ewell and shows us that Boo isn't just some creepy guy, he actually cares about Scout and Jem with childlike innocence. If I could change one thing, it would be that the missionary circle would have their hypocrisy exposed to everyone.
ReplyDeleteMy faveroite part of the book was when Boo walked Scout to his house. What made this part so signficant was the face that Scout moved this arm to make it seem like he was walking her home. I think this really shows how Scout changed into a young lady. The only thing i would add to this book would be what Atticus said to Tom Robinson after the verdict. I know that everyone was dying to know what he exactly said.
ReplyDeleteMy least favorite moment of the novel was when we heard about Tom’s death. It surprised me because I just didn’t think that would happen. The whole idea of Tom running away doesn’t really fit his character. I would add to the story an overview of the events to come a few years after the final chapter. I think this would better end the story and would leave the reader with less unanswered questions.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of To Kill A Mockingbird was the ending, when Arthur Radley walks Scout home, and then she looks from the Radley porch and views the past summers through Boo's eyes. I liked this part so much because it really summed up part one and part two of the book together. Scout finally saw Boo, and after all he has done for them, Scout finally views him as a riend and looks past all of the rumors. I enjoyed every part of this book, but if I had to pick my least favorite part it would probably throughout the time Scout was getting made fun of at school because her father was defending Tom Robinson, I thought that was not fair, but I liked how she was able to "keep her cool." I don't think I would want to change anything in this book, I enjoyed every part, and nothing was left hanging. I would like to know what happened to Scout and Jem, but I think that it was good that Harper Lee left that out, because the reader was left statisfied, and that was not what the story was about, it was about how Jem broke his arm.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pat of the book was when Scout and Jem relized that Boo ccared for them after the fire when he placed a blanket on them. I liked this because in the begining of the book we thought Boo was a strange naibor. When this happened we relized there was more to Boo than weired. My least favorite part was when Dill moved because I thought we (as readers) were starting to make a connection with Dill.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite parts were when the children began finding gifts in the knothole, because it was heartwarming that Boo wanted to be friends with the children, and that they were friends even though they had never seen each other. This part was great because it cleared all the bad rumors about Boo, and showed that he was just a nice, gentle, and lonely guy. My least favorite part was when Tom was being questioned at the trial, because I was upset just as Dill was at the way Gilmer was treating Tom. He called Tom "boy", which was so disrespectful. I felt as it was really unfair and mean to Tom, who didnt deserve any of it. Although I was dying to hear a happy ending where Boo comes out again, I wouldnt change a thing because the book is so well written that every event in the book make sense in the end. Harper Lee definitely left many questions unanswered, but I like that it gave the reader a chance to guess what happens after.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the story is how much the characters change throughout the novel, or how we see a different light to them by the end. Boo Radley is an obvious example. Another example is Aunt Alexandra. At first we just see her as a lady who loves yelling. But we then see her as a caring lady, who just means the best for her family. I like seeing Scouts maturity, and the fact that Dill plays a much larger role in the life of the finches. Overall, the whole story was amazing and I would not change anything.
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My favorite part of To Kill a Mockingbird is when Boo saves Jem and Scout. This is my favorite part of the book because it shows Boo's courage and his good will. It also shows that what the average Maycomb person thought of Boo was all a lie. This also makes me realize how hard it must of been for Boo to come out of the shadows to save Jem and Scout. The part where Scout walks Boo home is also really cute. It shows Boos innocence and Scouts maturity and I like the way Lee portrayed this. Although this book was good, I think Lee could have ended it differently. I would have enjoyed it more if she told us more about what had happened to Jem, Scout and Dill in the future.
ReplyDeleteI have a few favorite parts of To Kill a Mockingbird, but one is when we see Boo come out and save Jem and Scout. I really liked this part because finally, we get to see him. When we watched this part of the movie, it was amazing to see it "come to life". I liked it when Scout pointed at Boo in the corner, and everyone knew who he was. Boo is a special character in TKAM. I think that one point of this book is to leave unanswered questions for the reader, which is what Harper Lee does......I do not think I would change anything about this book.
ReplyDeleteI generally liked the entire novel. However, my favorite part was the ending few chapters, when Scout finally can step into Arthur Radley's shoes and see the world his way. She realizes that Arthur was looking over them for the past few years. Additionally, I also liked how the very end connected well to the beginning, coming back to the issue of how Jem broke his arm. The book comes to a satisfying conclusion. If I could change the book, I would add a short epilogue at the end to tie up some loose ends, such as how Mayella finally turns ou.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part in To Kill a Mockingbird was when Scout was bringing Boo Radley back to his house and she tries to imagine everything in Boo's perspective. It was quite sad also because Boo had "given" Scout and Jem small gifts in the tree, had saved their lives but they didn't really repay him. If I could change something, I would add a little more information about what happened to Mayella Ewell after the trial because we didn't really here of anything afterwards.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part is Dill's crying and has to be taken out of the trial and is comforted by Mr. Dolphus Raymond and a paper sack with straws. First of all, it's kind of funny how Scout thinks Mr. Raymond "takes delight in corrupting a child." Secondly, it shows the interesting character of Mr. Raymond which I enjoyed finding out. I don't have any thoughts on how to change the book.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the story was when Scout meets boo Radley. The whole story leaded to this. It was a good conclusion to the story because it completed our thoughts of Boo and saw he is really a nice, kind, and shy man. What made this moment in the story special is that this is the only time Scout ever saw Boo making me feel upset becasue i felt they could have been good friends. If i could chaange anything in the story it would be that Scout and Jem could get to know Boo better.
ReplyDeleteFor me, the most horrible part in the book was when we get the news that Tom Robinson is dead. This really bothered me because after going through so much, Tom Robinson doesn't deserve what he did deserve. Another cruel thing that happened to him was that he was shot 17 times. Just 1 shot to his leg would have stopped him from escaping. If I could change something it would be that Tom doesn't die, that he lives and is released finally. I would have wanted Mayella to confess in court that Tom had never hurt her.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the story was most definitely Boo saving the children. This moment was so great to me because it shows the love Boo truly had for the children—in a not creepy way. I found this moment as well as the moment Scout walks Boo home very touching, and it was sad to learn that Scout never saw Boo after the night that their lives. I didn’t have a least favorite part of the book. I thought it was an amazing novel.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part in the book was when Bob Ewell dies. I thought that he deserved what he got because he destroyed so many lives, including his own daughters' life.
ReplyDeleteIf I could change something in the book, I would change the ending because I really wanted to know more about the characters.
My favorite part in the novel was when Atticus gave his closing speech to the jury at Tom Robinson's trial. This was my favorite part in the novel because both parts of Atticus's speech served their purpose beautifully. In the first part of his speech, Atticus clearly summarized his case which points to the obvious innocence of Tom Robinson. Atticus explained how there is no medical evidence to show that Tom Robinson committed the crime he was charged with. Furthermore Atticus explained how Mayella's injuries were caused by a left-handed person and Tom could not have caused those injuries because his left arm is crippled. This in itself would have been a sufficient and solid closing statement, however Atticus decided to go further. The second part of his speech, which addressed the equality of people in a court, was the part in the text that moved me the most. This was the part when I realized why To Kill A Mockingbird is considered a social commentary. Harper Lee spoke to her readers, to America, through Atticus Finch.
ReplyDeleteIf I could change the story in some way, I would have liked there to be some form of interaction between Boo and Dill. To me it seemed that Dill wanted to see Boo Radley the most out of the three. "The Radley Place fascinated Dill. In spite of our warnings and explanations it drew him as the moon draws water...(9)".
My favorite part of the book was during the trial. It was really powerful because Harper Lee showed how America was really being stupid before about how we treated people. I was also really into the book during the trial because it made me think about how it would feel to live in the 1930's. I was also glad about the result. Not to sound cruel but Tom being found guilty was needed to be in the book. Of course it was horrible and that innocent people shouldn't be tortured and I hope it will never happen again even though i doubt it. But if the trial didn't result in Tom being found guilty then Harper Lee's book would not have been as powerful because it emphasized how most American's minds were corrupted and blinded by prejudice.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I can't believe that the book is already done. I am really going to miss Scout, Jem, Atticus, Aunt Alexandra and especially Boo. I think one of my most favorite parts in the book is when Scout walked Boo home. I thought that this part in the book was really sweet and I love how Scout looked at Boo with those 'puppy dog' eyes. I love how Boo and Scout share a special connection and that Boo is(I think) Scout's first crush. When I read that, I was thinking in my head "how sweet <3". I also liked the part when Scout was picturing how Boo saw the the town of Maycomb after she dropped him home. I thought that was kind of cool because we learn a lot because it shows, a little, how Boo thinks of the children and the society of Maycomb. It also shows that Tom is not the only 'mockingbird' of the story. I also liked the part where Boo comes to the rescue and saves Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell. Also when Heck Tate says "let the dead bury the dead" or something like that. I thought that it was a good way to end Tom, Bob and Mayella's part of the story. However, I don't like how Tom's part of the story ends so quickly and I think that Tom dying was really abrupt. That's just my opinion though. I also didn't like the fact that Jem didn't get to see Boo. I think that Jem should have atleast gotten a glimpse of Boo. If I could change anything, I would change the fact that Jem doesn't get to see Boo and replace it with: when Boo touches Jem's hair, Jem opens his eyes for 5 seconds and then goes unconcious again. So, then Jem would get to see Boo. Even though I want this to happen, I don't think that if this happens, the story would be the same because I understand that Lee is trying to point out that Scout is the only person that will share any connection with Boo. I also want a short epilogue that just states what each main character in the book is going through after like 1 or 2 years. I think that this epilogue will really satisfy the reader and provide a better ending.
ReplyDeleteMy least favorite part in TKAM is when we hear of Tom Robinson's death solely because he was like a mockingbird and did no harm, and it felt so infuriating for him to be killed in the way he did. I thought nine or ten shots would be way more than enough but seventeen? that was so unnecessary and brutal to someone who was so innocent. Although it was heart-wrenching to read this I would not have changed a sentence, because Tom's death or rather the way it was executed was compulsory, without it Harper Lee would not have been able to open the public's eye to such injustice. I believe Lee's goal was not to satisfy the reader but to show them them the error in their ways but in doing so she has created a masterpiece
ReplyDeleteThe most gripping part in the book is when Tom’s guilty verdict is delivered. Harper Lee did an amazing job in showing us how this case was “black and white” and that the verdict should have been obvious. Anybody today could have seen that it would have been impossible for Tom to do the things he had been accused of. There was absolutely no substantial evidence against him that could have proven his guilt. In the end it wasn’t about the evidence, it was about Tom Robinson being a black man in the south in the 1930s. As we read the book we all knew that there was no way Tom would win the case even though each of us hoped that we were wrong. Harper Lee showed us, and the people who read the book during the civil rights movement, how ridiculous the judicial system was at the time.
ReplyDeleteThis book is so well written that nothing should be changed from the original text. Harper Lee ends the book perfectly, leaving us with questions, questions that we can answer with our own imagination.
My favorite part of the novel was the trial, because I think that is the part that was most shocking to me. I think it was very interesting to finally listen to Tom's side of the story, and see what his personality is like. Also, I think it was very shocking to see what the verdict was, despite all of Atticus' efforts, especially because not a single person submitted an innocent verdict. I expected to see a few innocent verdicts at least. Also, I was very moved upon seeing Mayella's personality, and how terribly she is treated by her father. Another part I liked a lot was the end. I think Harper lee did a great job of ending the book, because the ending also really moved me. This is mainly because we finally get to see Boo's personality, and how truly caring, and innocent he is. I was very sad when Scout walked Boo back to his house, because despite his being a man, he was still only a child, afraid of the dark. Even so, however, he had the courage to go and save the children from Bob Ewell. The parts I didn't like much are the parts where the children are simply growing up, because I thought it was slightly dull and boring. If I had the chance to change the book, I would probably change these parts so they moved a bit faster, and provoked a little bit more thought. I honestly do believe that I would not have had the patience to wait until part two had I been reading this book on my own, and would have either abandoned the book, or skipped to part two.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part in the book was, by far, Boo, saying his only, few words, "Will you take me home?" because it shows how he was robbed from his childhood and so still a very innocent, child stuck in an adult's body. My least favorite part in the story was when Francis is insulting Scout and Atticus and Scout gets into trouble for punching him in the nose because we all know he really deserved it. If i could have, i would have added an epilogue to the story just because so much had happend throughout the story, and its being told in a past tense, so harper lee could have definitely wrapped up the story with a more or less summary of everyone's lives, and a "happily ever after" esque ending, like "life was normal again, and everyone was the same old person" or maybe show the changes between people after the trial and change the face of maycomb from a racist town to a more accepting town. maybe I'll do that for the project
ReplyDeleteI think that To Kill A Mockingbird was a great novel but in the beginning was a little boring but as the plot went on it got interesting. My favorite part was when Bob Ewell tried to attack Jem and Scout and then Boo Radley comes into the rescue but the thing I like to change is that Bob Ewell got stabbed in the leg so he cannot run away so he can get caught and face the law and i also wished there would be an epilogue.
ReplyDeleteI found the story of Mrs. Dubose very entertaining, and interesting. while I was reading it, I felt that I had skimmed the chapter, and didn't really care about what had happened. When I had finally reached the end, I became very interested, and reread that section. Mrs. Dubose was a very strange character, and very different from the other Maycomb folks. She was also a morphine addict, and I enjoyed how her story worked backwards from her trying to cure her addiction.
ReplyDeleteI also felt that the story ended very nicely, with room for the reader to think about what would happen to Scout and the town of Maycomb. I would not change any part of the story or ending.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part was near the end of the novel when Jem and Scout were walking home from their recital and Bob Ewell followed them and attacked Jem and Scout. The reason i enjoyed it so much was because it was a very exciting and dramatic part in the book. I agree with Ishan that Boo and Dill should have had some interaction because then Dill could have told Jem and Scout about Boo to get a better understanding at the beginning of the novel. It would have gave us a better understanding that Boo Radley just wanted friends and was not a creepy man (as we discussed in 4th period).
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when Scout and Jem got attacked by Bob Ewell on their way home. I really enjoyed this part because the whole story was pretty much building up to this one scene. Also while reading the scene Harper Lee described it really well so i could imagine this fight scene in my head pretty well. If i could change one thing i would change so that Scout saw Boo Radley again because i feel like it is kind of a shame that after he saves their lives and does a lot of nice things for them they can never have a real friendship. Also i would have like to know Jem and Dills reactions if they were to ever meet Boo.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when Boo Radley finally gets out of the house. I thought that it was very sweet that he had to ask Scout to walk him home and that we get to see that he is very shy and friendly. If I could change anything about the book it will be so that Jem was awake when Scout sees Boo and for scout to see Boo again.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book a lot! My favorite part was probably when Boo saved the children from Mr. Ewell because I thought it was a really pivotal moment for the children's perception of Boo and how he was really a nice guy and he wasn't a crazy murderer. If there was anything I would change, I would probably change the ending to something a little less boring because I thought there were many different ways the story could have ended.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the part about Tom Robinson's trial because it was when Harper Lee finally secured the descriptions of the characters in the readers' minds. For example, we already knew that the Ewells were down low on the social hierarchy of Maycomb, but Bob's and Mayella's behavior explain why. Additionally, it was made very clear throughout the book that Atticus was going to defend Tom Robinson to the best of his ability, but through the court case, we were shown how dedicated he truly was.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the pat where Scout sees Boo Radley in Jem’s room I thought it was really sweet of him to save both her and Jem. But I just don’t like the fact that Scout never sees him again and that Jem and Dill never sees him, I would change that in the book. I would also change it so that all of Maycomb sees him coming out of Atticus’s house and that they all realize that he is not a horrible person.
ReplyDeleteThe part I liked the most was when Bob Ewell gets killed by Boo. He finally gets what he deserves for making a innocent black man die. He does this indirectly but it is his fault that Tom dies. If there was one thing i could change, i would make Tom live. It probably isn't possible for the racist jury to decide he is innocent, but I would want him to live.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book is when Scout sees Boo in the corner and acknowledges him. this is the first time she sees him and she knows who he is, i like the whole part of the book with Boo at the finches house, it is happy in a way. One thing I didn't like was that Lee says scout and boo never see each other again, if I could change one thing it would be that Scout and Boo stay friends and see each other a lot.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part was when Scout meeets Boo in Jem's room after telling Mr. Tate about the incedent in the woods. I think at the part when they both meet, they both seem to have a moment to connect. All the time of wanting to get Boo to come out and to see him in person, all makes up at this this moment. The story was building up to this point when Scout and Boo see each other. If I could change the story, I would definitely make Boo talk more. I mean all the gifts to the kids were great and all but not speaking a word besides asking Scout to walk him home is just, not normal. So I would get Boo to interact with the other characters in my story. I would also make it that he would see the children again, insted of never seeing them again.
ReplyDeleteMy least favorite part of the book was when Tom Robinson died, because I kept hoping that Atticus would be able to save him. Atticus kept saying that Tom Robinson still had a chance even though he lost the trial so it was a shock when Atticus came home and said that he died as he was trying to escape the jail. My favorite part of the book was when Boo came in and saved the children from Bob Ewell and killed him. I always thought that Arthur would emerge out of his home but it was great to see that he came out as a hero.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite and least favorite part of the book was the trial. It was great how Atticus defended Tom Robinson and made it so obvious that Tom didn't do the crime, but it was annoying how Mr. Gilmer was focused on how 'right he was'. However, Atticus' evidence made you hope that Tom could get a Not Guilty verdict, even if you know the end. Which makes it all the more annoying when the guilty verdict finally comes. I think that it is a really powerful and well-written part of the story.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the book was when Scout walked Boo Radley home. I thought this really drove home the fact the Scout matured greatly throughout the story. But, I was upset when Scout said that she never saw Boo again. Finally they met and I thought that the friendship would continue, but instead they never saw each other again!! The only thing I would change about the ending, would be that I would have had it continue to the next morning because, I was really looking forward to Jem's reaction to Scout telling him that she walked home Boo Radley. Otherwise, I enjoyed the ending and thought Lee did a great job with it!
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