Pick a symbol that arises in this section and answer the following: What is the symbol (the concrete object)? What does it represent (something abstract)? What is your evidence to support your interpretation?
An object/objects that stuck out to me were all the books. I think books represent the freedom that the kids wish they had. Usually, you would think that they would represent freedom because you can imagine anything you want with them, but in this case I don't think so. I think they represent the freedom kids wish they had, because Miss Caroline tells Scout that she is not aloud to read anymore at home. Many kids wish they could things, but their parents or siblings hold them back from doing it because they are not old enough. At the end Atticus says that they can keep reading books, but that Scout shouldn't tell Miss Caroline. I think this shows some of the mischief that kids get into trying to explore freedom.
Zach 2-3 I think that one of the symbols is the molasses. When she has Walter over for dinner and he pours the molasses on all of his food I think it is a symbol of the poverty/not being used to more upper class for Walter. I thought that it was not terrible that she questioned him in such a rude manor well it was bad but she isn't old and doesn't know the most proper manors yet. I think that molasses is nasty, personally, and I kind of think he might of seen it as a good deed to take their food that didn't taste good but maybe they liked it.
I think the knot-hole and the items in the tree was an important symbol in this section. I think that all of the items being left here are being left by Boo Radley. These items represent the connection that the kids have to Boo Radley and they also represent his kindness and how he stays in touch with society. Since one if the items left here was a carbine of he two kids, it shows that Boo(or whoever left them) has been watching them and has taken the time to notice them. Jem and scout also find a lot of items that are valuable and this shows that Boo likes these kids enough to give the valuable items away.
An important symbol in this section are the whittled bars of soap. They represent the mystery of the town. It makes them realize that whoever is leaving the items in the knot hole knows that they are the people who are taking the items. The quote, "They were almost perfect miniatures of two children. The boy had on shorts, and a shock of soapy hair fell to his eyebrows. I looked up at Jem. A point of straight brown hair kicked downwards from his part... Jem looked from the girl-doll to me. The girl-doll wore bangs. So did I," shows that Scout is realizing that whoever is leaving the knot hole know who they are, which makes her wonder who it is.
Charlotte (chapter 8) I think Mrs. Maudie's house represents age and loneliness. She does not mourn when her house is burned down, and she says it's about time to get rid of it. Her loneliness is melting away now that Scout and Jem are showing so much interest in her. She was very optimistic after the fire, talking about how great her new little house will be, and you can tell that she is ready to move on with life.
Nick Blog Post #5 (chapter 13-14) I believe that Aunt Alexandra is a symbol for change that is going to come after the trial. I don't think Harper Lee would just add her as another character. And as we need in chapter 13 how she wants to make scout more lady like and making her talk to the ladies when she goes into the house after being outside during the summer shows some change. What I mean by after the trial is that the trail will have some sort of affect on the Finches and their aunt is just a symbol to show that it is to come. And a theory I have (which isn't 100% accurate just a theory) is that the aunt represents backup. That maybe during the trial someone or a some people will come and help out Atticus and Tom to win the trial just like the aunt is coming to "help" scout have a female figure.
Camille (Chapters 13 and 14) I think aunt Alexandra is a symbol for all the bad things that are to come during the trial. When scout and Jem and cal all come back from church, aunt Alexandra is just sitting there. She is surprising bad news and I think she represents the twists and turns and all the hardships that the trial will bring to scouts family.
Daywe #6 (chapter 15) I think that the Jail is a symbol of the town in the coming trial. While it is respected, it is also ugly because of the racism and discrimination. It's the stereotypical image of what people think it should be but really it's full of prejudice. I think good people will continue revealing their racist views and cause turmoil in the town as well as Scout's family.
William, Chapter 15 The lightbulb that Atticus took with him was an important symbol in this section. It symbolized the truth and kindness that Atticus treats everyone with despite their racism. When a crowd gathers around Atticus after he goes the jail, they mostly remain in the shadows, leaving only him in the light. He, along with Scout, keeps them from attacking and possibly killing Tom Robinson. They do not fight them back though. They simply speak kindly to them, as Atticus uses the lightbulb to illuminate the darkness.
Alice Chapter 15 I think that the group of men who were threatening to take matters into their own hands are a symbol of the conflict that is yet to come. We all know that the trial is going to be the dramatic climax of the book, but these intimidating men are definitely a way of demonstrating the savages they will become later on. Even Mr. Cunningham, a man who we had previously seen as wholesome and well meaning, became a part of this dangerous mob, so who knows how the trial will affect others in Maycomb. As a symbol, this is a frightening one. The only thing standing between Tom Robinson and all the hate of the city was Scout, and she's just about three-and-a-half feet tall. What's going to happen next time if Scout can't coax their humanity back?
Nailah Chapters 20-22 I think an important symbol in this section was the Coke Mr.Raymond his in a paper bag. To me, it represents simple minded people. Mr.Raymond said that he pretends he drinks so people can give a reason for the way he acts. They can't grasp the fact that he lives they way he does because he wants to, so, to make it easier for them, Mr.Raymond tries to give them a reason for them to dislike him. They can blame his actions on him drinking all the time. He told Dill and Scout his reasons for hiding it because they weren't simple minded and could accept his true reasons. In a way, Maycomb County is simple minded as well because it hasn't changed. As Atticus said, the county has a "disease". He meant racism, but that aren't racists simple minded to some degree?
Hope Chapters 2 and 3
ReplyDeleteAn object/objects that stuck out to me were all the books. I think books represent the freedom that the kids wish they had. Usually, you would think that they would represent freedom because you can imagine anything you want with them, but in this case I don't think so. I think they represent the freedom kids wish they had, because Miss Caroline tells Scout that she is not aloud to read anymore at home. Many kids wish they could things, but their parents or siblings hold them back from doing it because they are not old enough. At the end Atticus says that they can keep reading books, but that Scout shouldn't tell Miss Caroline. I think this shows some of the mischief that kids get into trying to explore freedom.
Zach 2-3
ReplyDeleteI think that one of the symbols is the molasses. When she has Walter over for dinner and he pours the molasses on all of his food I think it is a symbol of the poverty/not being used to more upper class for Walter. I thought that it was not terrible that she questioned him in such a rude manor well it was bad but she isn't old and doesn't know the most proper manors yet. I think that molasses is nasty, personally, and I kind of think he might of seen it as a good deed to take their food that didn't taste good but maybe they liked it.
Ryan(Chapters 6&7)
ReplyDeleteI think the knot-hole and the items in the tree was an important symbol in this section. I think that all of the items being left here are being left by Boo Radley. These items represent the connection that the kids have to Boo Radley and they also represent his kindness and how he stays in touch with society. Since one if the items left here was a carbine of he two kids, it shows that Boo(or whoever left them) has been watching them and has taken the time to notice them. Jem and scout also find a lot of items that are valuable and this shows that Boo likes these kids enough to give the valuable items away.
Carly (6-7)
ReplyDeleteAn important symbol in this section are the whittled bars of soap. They represent the mystery of the town. It makes them realize that whoever is leaving the items in the knot hole knows that they are the people who are taking the items.
The quote, "They were almost perfect miniatures of two children. The boy had on shorts, and a shock of soapy hair fell to his eyebrows. I looked up at Jem. A point of straight brown hair kicked downwards from his part... Jem looked from the girl-doll to me. The girl-doll wore bangs. So did I," shows that Scout is realizing that whoever is leaving the knot hole know who they are, which makes her wonder who it is.
Charlotte (chapter 8)
ReplyDeleteI think Mrs. Maudie's house represents age and loneliness. She does not mourn when her house is burned down, and she says it's about time to get rid of it. Her loneliness is melting away now that Scout and Jem are showing so much interest in her. She was very optimistic after the fire, talking about how great her new little house will be, and you can tell that she is ready to move on with life.
Nick Blog Post #5 (chapter 13-14)
ReplyDeleteI believe that Aunt Alexandra is a symbol for change that is going to come after the trial. I don't think Harper Lee would just add her as another character. And as we need in chapter 13 how she wants to make scout more lady like and making her talk to the ladies when she goes into the house after being outside during the summer shows some change. What I mean by after the trial is that the trail will have some sort of affect on the Finches and their aunt is just a symbol to show that it is to come. And a theory I have (which isn't 100% accurate just a theory) is that the aunt represents backup. That maybe during the trial someone or a some people will come and help out Atticus and Tom to win the trial just like the aunt is coming to "help" scout have a female figure.
Camille (Chapters 13 and 14)
ReplyDeleteI think aunt Alexandra is a symbol for all the bad things that are to come during the trial. When scout and Jem and cal all come back from church, aunt Alexandra is just sitting there. She is surprising bad news and I think she represents the twists and turns and all the hardships that the trial will bring to scouts family.
Daywe #6 (chapter 15)
ReplyDeleteI think that the Jail is a symbol of the town in the coming trial. While it is respected, it is also ugly because of the racism and discrimination. It's the stereotypical image of what people think it should be but really it's full of
prejudice. I think good people will continue revealing their racist views and cause turmoil in the town as well as Scout's family.
William, Chapter 15
ReplyDeleteThe lightbulb that Atticus took with him was an important symbol in this section. It symbolized the truth and kindness that Atticus treats everyone with despite their racism. When a crowd gathers around Atticus after he goes the jail, they mostly remain in the shadows, leaving only him in the light. He, along with Scout, keeps them from attacking and possibly killing Tom Robinson. They do not fight them back though. They simply speak kindly to them, as Atticus uses the lightbulb to illuminate the darkness.
Alice
ReplyDeleteChapter 15
I think that the group of men who were threatening to take matters into their own hands are a symbol of the conflict that is yet to come. We all know that the trial is going to be the dramatic climax of the book, but these intimidating men are definitely a way of demonstrating the savages they will become later on. Even Mr. Cunningham, a man who we had previously seen as wholesome and well meaning, became a part of this dangerous mob, so who knows how the trial will affect others in Maycomb. As a symbol, this is a frightening one. The only thing standing between Tom Robinson and all the hate of the city was Scout, and she's just about three-and-a-half feet tall. What's going to happen next time if Scout can't coax their humanity back?
Nailah Chapters 20-22
ReplyDeleteI think an important symbol in this section was the Coke Mr.Raymond his in a paper bag. To me, it represents simple minded people. Mr.Raymond said that he pretends he drinks so people can give a reason for the way he acts. They can't grasp the fact that he lives they way he does because he wants to, so, to make it easier for them, Mr.Raymond tries to give them a reason for them to dislike him. They can blame his actions on him drinking all the time. He told Dill and Scout his reasons for hiding it because they weren't simple minded and could accept his true reasons. In a way, Maycomb County is simple minded as well because it hasn't changed. As Atticus said, the county has a "disease". He meant racism, but that aren't racists simple minded to some degree?