1. What are your opinions of Scout, our narrator, so
far? Describe her.
2. What is one quote, scene, character, action, event that has stood out to you through the first 3 chapters? Why?
2. What is one quote, scene, character, action, event that has stood out to you through the first 3 chapters? Why?
1. Scout is a very confident young girl. She is not afraid to voice her opinion in school, with her friends, or in her house. It is easy to see how Atticus has shaped her personality. When she is gets in trouble in school for reading, she defends herself like an adult because thats how she is raised by Atticus and Calpernia. I do not like how she acts without thinking sometimes though. When Walter was pouring the syrup all over his food, without thinking she yelled at him instead of thinking of his situation, or the fact that he is a guest.
ReplyDelete1. I love how Scout isn't like any other girl. She is a tomboy and beats up other boys. She likes to hang out with her brother and the neighbors.
ReplyDelete2. My favorite scene is when Miss Caroline made Scout feel guilty about being educated. Atticus taught Scout to read. He would always read her stories.
My opinion of Scout so far in the novel of to kill a mocking bird that she is very smart. I think that it is good how smart that Scout is because she in in front of everyone else in her class but her teacher Miss Caroline thinks that she is getting taught the wrong way by her father Atticus. I think that it would be a good thing to b able to read at that age level when it says that they don't even learn how to read and write until they are in 3rd grade and Scout already knows how to do both of them. One scene that stood out to me was when Scout and Dill and Jem were together during the summer right before school started and they were by Boo Radley's house and Dill was going to have a dare and go see if he could get all the way to the houses front porch before Mr. Radley came out to get them. This scene stands out to me because I think that it would be fun to do that but it would be scary to because you don't know what is going to happen.
ReplyDelete1) My opinion on scout is that she is a smart kid. Scout is a kid that loves to read and even if the teacher tells her to stop and that she is doing it wrong, she doesn't stop. She tells her dad what Miss Carloline told her and he said that they can still read only if Scout doesn't tell the teacher, because he doesn't want Miss Caroline after him. Teachers shouldn't be allowed to tell their students to stop reading no matter what. Even if they're doing it wrong they're lucky enough to have a student that enjoys to read.
ReplyDelete2) A scene I thought that stood out to me was where Miss Caroline went around looking to see what everybody was eating, then she actually points out that Walter Cunningham doesn't have any food. She then tries to be a generous teacher by offering him food but he can't take it because their whole family doesn't take anything they can't pay back. Miss Caroline obviously doesn't know this town very well if the students acted like it was common sense to not offer him money to buy food. This stood out to me because I didn't know some of the kids even could be that pool to not bring anything for lunch and just sit there and watch everyone else eat.
1) I think that Scout is an aggressive character who doesn't like being defined by her gender. Scout is a tomboy at heart; who isn't afraid to get in a fight or step out of line. Scout is still learning about respect, and understanding others situations. Like when Atticus pointed out to her that Miss Caroline might be having a hard time with teaching, and why she got so mad at Scout. I like Scout. She is not afraid to get dirty kind of like me. Like me she likes to read, and do stuff that guys can do.
ReplyDelete2) An event that stood out to me in these three chapters is when Walter Cunningham came over for to eat. This was when we got to hear more from Calpurina. I liked this part because Calpurina stepped up as the mother figure in the book at this time. Also Scout learned a very important life lesson in this part of the book. She learned that she is never greater than anyone, and that Walter is the guest; she should be treating him with utter respect.
1. Scout is very intelligent and confident. She doesn't seem very shy to me, and she looks up to her bigger brother Jem as a role model, considering she is kind of a tomboy. She hasn't really seen a life unlike her own family, so when she meets Walter, she realizes that some families are very different from her own. She is treated older than she is, so she acts a little older than she is, like an adult.
ReplyDelete2. The scene that stood out to me most is, the scene in the school. Miss Caroline doesn't treat her students very well, and she doesn't understand what they are going through. I like how Scout stands up for herself and other people in this scene. I also like the lunch scene with Walter and Atticus's conversation. Scout learns a lot in that chapter and it is very interesting to read.
My first impression of scout was smart. Scout was a very intelligent girl. Im other impression is sim-pithy. I feel bad for scout because she has never had a mom. I also feel good because Capuria steps in to help take care of her and her brother.
ReplyDeleteThe scene that stood out to me was when Walter came over for dinner. Jem invites him over to show his sim-pithy for scout beating up on him. While Walter was their scout criticizes him. Capuria takes scout into the kitchen and slaps her. Capuria says "You need to be a better hosts.
Scout is a very outgoing character and has a mysterious type of way. Scout is one of those characters that wonders or wants to know everything about literature. She is a very shut down character meaning she doesn't talk much but knows a lot. In my opinion she is a meaningful character because she knows everything that happens around her and knows a lot of things that are important throughout the course of the book. The character that stood out the most to me was Radley because i think he has valuable part in this novel. He is like one of those characters that no one knows about, but he was the key to everything. In this situation I think he is going to be a very important character to this story. He really stood out to me because I know he is going to pop up in something big in this novel.
ReplyDelete2. One scene that stood out to me is when Jem slapped the side of the Radley house, and Scout saw a movement in the shutters inside. This scene stood out to me because this is something all kids have experienced, the dare to touch or go by the haunted house with the mean family inside. This could also be a sign of foreshadowing, with the kids thinking they haven't done anything, but inadvertently starting something else. The scene also really showed the author's ability to tell a story through the perspective of a little kid. Lastly the scene show friendship between Dill, Scout, and Jem.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Scout is more so of a cold hearted character because she said that she didn't even care that her mom died. I mean even though she never got to meet her. How could she just say that? The fact that she never met her would only make me miss her more, because its like a part of you that you never got to discover.
ReplyDelete-Randy J.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteWell I think that Scout is a very curious girl, also she seems to be very intelligent and also very curious. She also a tom girl at heart and is very hard working. Scout is a pretty good observer and is always asking questions. The most intriguing character I think so far has to be Mr. Radely he never comes outside or leaves the door open for visitors on Sunday, Scout tried to talk to him and he just responded with a cough. Mr Radely has to be hiding something!
ReplyDelete1) I admire Scout because she is a smart, independent girl. She is very curious about everything- and I think that is a good trait to have. She is very impressive to her classmates, they all pick her to explain to Miss Caroline why Walter Cunningham won't take the quarter. I like how she asks a lot of questions, but I don't like how she doesn't think everything through- I think she will get better at this throughout the book, though.
ReplyDelete2) An event that stood out to me was when Miss Caroline yelled at Scout for already knowing to read. I figured that that would be a good thing, and make it easier to learn. I don't understand why Miss Caroline doesn't like Scout so much, I think she has it out to get her. I think Scout will be good at the intellectual parts of class, but will struggle with the social aspect- such as the teachers and some of her fellow students.
1. I thought that throughout the first three chapters i learned more about Scout each time. She is very intelligent for a first grader, but has a long way to go. Although she may know a little more than some kids, she thinks she may be better tahn them in a way becasue her family may have more than theirs. Therefore she is taught by Atticus and Calipurnia to be a nice, non judgmental, young woman and to accept everyone into their home, happily. She is very confident, but that may lead her into even more trouble than at school. I think Scout will grow alot in this novel, because she is taught so fast and learns so fast.
ReplyDelete2. While I was reading, the one thing that stood out to me most was Calpurnia. Calpurnia takes great care of the Finch family and you can tell she not only does a good job, but that she cares very much about them. Scout and Jem may give her trouble sometimes but even Scout knew that when they went off to school, she missed them. In my eyes, Calpurnia is like a motherly figure to Scout, because she never knew her mother and Calpurnia takes care of her so greatly. One the other hand, while Calpurnia may take great care of Jem too, he remembers his mother. Calpurnia surprised me because she cared so greatly about this family.
1. The narrator of this novel is Scout. Scout is a very smart and cunning young girl. Scout is one of the very few kids at her age that can read and write and she may think that she is above the kids who cant. Most of her classmates realize her intelligence and respect her for it. In all Scout is smart and loves to question things that she may not understand or things that don't make sense.
ReplyDelete2. In my opinion my favorite scene is in the class room when Scout got punished for being able to read. I like this scene because you can relate this to present day schooling. Most teachers go in to a class thinking that they are going to be starting with a clean canvas to work with but then they find out that they don't. Its the same way with scout and her teacher. Scouts teacher finds out she can read and is very upset and tells her to stop reading so she can reteach Scout the "proper" way to read.
1. I really like Scout so far. She is a very outgoing character, and not afraid to act out on what she believes in. She is basically a tomboy, and hangs out with the guys a lot. Honestly, I think of her as a boy when I think about her. I feel like her and the other's curiosity about Boo will lead to trouble though.
ReplyDelete2. One event that has stood out to me was in the classroom. Miss Caroline isn't familiar with the town and the way people live, and she thinks Scout is making fun of the Cunningham's when she says they are poor. Miss Caroline is going to have a tough time teaching if she doesn't figure out the way things are done in this town.
1. Scout is a very opinionated young girl. Scout is six years old and is in first grade. She is very intelligent at school because she knows how to read and write as a first grader. Scout does not let people push her around. Scout stands up for what she believes in. My favorite trait that I like the best about Scout, is that she asks a lot of questions. I like this because she wants to learn as much as possible.
ReplyDelete2. My favorite scene so far is when Calpurina scolds Scout because Scout was making fun of Walter. I like this scene a lot because it shows how Calpurina wants to make sure Scout is polite to everyone even if they are poor. Calpurnia is basically a mother figure to Scout because Scout's mom died when she was young. Scout does not like Calpurnia because she thinks she yells at her a lot. Scout does not realize that Calpurnia is doing it so she grows up to be a nice, polite female.
1. I genuinely like Scout, she reminds me so much of my younger sister, Grace. She is bigger than the other girls in her class, she always has her nose in a book, she is the farthest thing from lady-like, and is brimming with confidence. She seems very wise in some areas, but doesn't understand the concepts of social order and the formalities of being a lady.
ReplyDelete2. The quote that stuck with me after reading this section came from Atticus as he teaches Scout a lesson about handling other people and their personal circumstances, "...You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (34). I predict Scout will encounter many people in Maycomb that she will not understand right off the bat, but I think a larger message coming from the book as well as a big theme in life is putting yourself in someone else's position and seeing the world through their eyes. This stuck with me because everyone has their own "stuff" in life; their struggles, their past, their regrets, their baggage, and their failures. It is more than surface level and what meets the eye. You will never truly understand what life is like for someone else, but I think Scout will learn the importance of trying to understand what trials and pains other people must endure, and she will be able to accept people despite their differences.
1. My opinion on Scout is that she is a very intelligent, confident, yet she is like no other girl. She is not afraid to do anything or speak her mind. For scout being a first grader I think she is way more advanced than most first graders of any time.
ReplyDelete2. The scene that stood out to me the most is when Jem slapped the Radley house. This stands out to me because when I was growing up, there was a spooky house across the street that all of the neighbor kids were afraid of. We used to go over and look through the windows all the time thinking that there were some ghosts living in the house. And we always used to ring the door bell and see who would stay on the step the longest without getting scared. This scene stood out to me because it was very easy to picture in my head with the connection I have to it.
1. I think Scout is a very adventurous tom girl. She loves to read and explore new things whether they are through her imagination or through her and her friends. She reminds me of my younger self. Although I wasn't an avid reader, I would've considered myself a tomboy. I loved to explore new things with my neighborhood friends.
ReplyDelete2. One thing that stood out to me in these chapters was Calpurnia. She is a African American woman who helps raise Jem and Scout. She is the house maid. It's very clear that Atticus respects Calpurnia and makes sure his children do, which is usually uncommon in the era. There was a lot of discrimination, but in the Finch house they take Calpurnia's word and that's final.
I think Scout is a book-smart character, but not necessarily smart in terms of common sense. She is quit-witted and loves to read, and loves to make new friends. She is great friends with the kids in her neighborhood, and is good at reading and writing. Although she's only 6, she is worldly, and always seems curious to know more.
ReplyDeleteThe event that stood out to me the most was when Walter Cunningham came to lunch at Scout's house. Main characters are often portrayed as lovable in most novels, or convey sensible behavior. Scout, however, is loud and obnoxious, and says the first thing that comes to her mind, even if it's disrespectful. This stood out to me because main characters are hardly ever disrespectful, especially to other characters who don't deserve it, but Scout still manifested this behavior.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete1. I think Scout is a really confident kid for her age. She is 6 years old and is a tomboy. She would rather wear overalls than dresses. She loves to read and play with her brother, Jem, and her best friend, Dill. She is also a trouble maker and voices her opinions a lot to anyone who challenges her.
ReplyDelete2. An event that stood out to me was when Miss Caroline yelled at Scout for already knowing how to read. I think that it is good that Scout knows how to read and enjoys it. I don’t understand why Miss Caroline would think it’s bad that Scout already knows how to read considering that that would make her job as a teacher easier
1) My first impression of the main character Scout is that she is a very relatable character. She is not like how most girls were back then she likes to do her own thing and be who she wants to be. She also reads a lot and is very intelligent. That I think is what makes her stand out also because during this time girls were expected to be proper and never go outside unless your wearing your best and its kind of like Scout is breaking those gender stereotypes.
ReplyDelete2) My favorite scene is when the go to the Radley House and start to tell the story it adds much needed suspense.
Scout is a very smart and adventurous young lady and she loves to read. I like her because she is like me, but I also like her because she has her own mind. Most women of this time were all girly girls who loved to dress up and have tea parties. I think her personality makes the book more fun. She gets into lots of trouble, instead of staying inside and doing something boring. Another key characteristic is that she is very tough and she doesn't back down when she knows that she is right.
ReplyDeleteI like the scene when Scout tells Atticus about how she cant read anymore. I really like that she tries to get out of going to school. It is definitely a very relatable scene.
1. Scout Finch is very confident in everything that she says. She's quite bright but she doesn't have very good manners. She often talks out of turn or says something that could be easily viewed as offensive. But she just sees it as a question. Even as a young child, she is a very good reader.
ReplyDelete2. My favorite few pages in the book so far have been those with Dill. I like how Jem, Dill, and Scout become a trio of friends. I wonder what consequences could possibly fall upon Jem because of him knocking on the Radley's house.
2. My favorite scene was when Boo shoved his scissors into Mr. Radley's leg and pulled them out and wiped them on his pants and finished his activity as if nothing never happen.
ReplyDelete-Randy J
1. Scout is a very intelligent person. She is 6, a tomboy, but is very smart for her age. She loves to do various intellectual activities such as reading. She may be "book-smart" but she lacks in common sense. She doesn't understand how to be"ladylike" or how to act in public.
ReplyDelete2. My favorite scene is when scout was in school reading, and got in trouble for it. Reading is very important, it helps build understanding and plainly makes you smarter. If this is the case, you shouldn't take that away from somebody.
1) From what I've read so far, Scout seems to be a very bright and outgoing young woman. She has her own opinions and isn't afraid to voice them even though it might not be the right thing to say. It is made obvious to Scout's classmates that Scout is intelligent because she can read and write. They look to her to be the one to explain "the ways" of Maycomb to the new teacher. Another trait that Scout has that I find to benefit her is that she is open to listening and learning. This is revealed when Atticus and Calipurnia teach her lessons. Finally, I found that Scout is tough and not afraid to stick up for herself.
ReplyDelete2) The event that stood out to me was when Scout got told she couldn't continue to read or write. This stuck out to me because I feel like when Scout gets told she can't do something, it just makes her want to do it even more. She talks about how much she loves to read so I feel like Scout not being able to read or write will create a conflict in the future.
1. Scout is an intelligent, extraordinary, and curious girl. She is different than the other girls and isn't afraid to just be herself. Scout is extremely smart for a first grader. I think her curiosity will lead to other situations in the book. I enjoy Scout being the narrator because she is honest and wants to learn more as the story goes on.
ReplyDelete2. The scene of the children's first day of school with their new teacher stood out to me. I thought it was strange how the teacher was upset that Scout had learned beforehand to read and write. The teacher doesn't know anything about the town of Maycomb and Scout tries to explain the ways to Miss Caroline. I think Miss Caroline wants everything done her own way and doesn't understand the people living in Maycomb county.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete1) I feel Scout is a very intelligent person for her age. She is also very confident with what she think is right, and will fight for her opinion.
ReplyDelete2) One scene that has stood out to me was when Miss Caroline told Scout that she wasn't allowed to read and write outside of school. This sticks out to me because these are skills that are needed to accomplish many major activities in this time period. It seems odd as to why they would want to set children back from learning these skills outside of school.
1.Scout is smarter than your average first grader. She can already read! However, reading through the book I found out she acted more like a tomboy. She likes reading but completely lacks manners. She doesn't want to act like a lady. She beats up other kids! This proves she doesn't want to act like a lady but more like a tomboy.
ReplyDelete2. My favorite scene was when Scout was reading in school and got in trouble reading a book in school. You would figure it would be fine if she could already read, but otherwise the teacher couldn't teach Scout. However I do like the part about The Radley House. It is kinda like a haunted house. When I was younger we had a haunted house. Very dark place with trees everywhere. Also on the rocks their was spray paint on them saying something about the street it was on and someone named Bill or maybe kill? The people who lived there were old people sometimes we would get on the rocks and sit there. However they yelled at us and said not to because the wall was falling over. Sure enough the wall was falling but we didn't know better.
-Jake Bernal
1. Scout is a tomboy, she's intelligent, and curious. From what I've read she shows a sense of independence, having no mother she's grown to live without a mother. Cal, the help, has raised her and managed to teach her. Scout seems bullheaded, and wants to be her own person, and not the typical white women she was meant to be.
ReplyDelete2. What stood out to me was when Scout's teacher told her to have her father stop teaching her, I find that wrong, a teacher having a student stop learning. She has no right to put Scout down in that way, she's clearly gifted, and when a young child is hurt in that way it confuses her. It gives her a sense that she can't be herself.
Scout is very intelligent and confident with herself. She is more of a tomboy rather than your typical teenage girl. She will learn lessons as the story continues that she will know for life.
ReplyDeleteThe event that stood out the most was when Burris Ewell stormed out of the classroom calling the teacher names. It is crazy to think that 1st graders would actually do this to a teacher.
1. To me Scout is a very intelligent and outstanding young lady. Unlike most girls her age she would be classified as a "tom-boy". She is a very independent little girl and can very much take care of herself. I like that Scout is not "lady like" even when she the people in her life force her to be so.
ReplyDelete2. The scene that stands out the most to me is when Scout tries to explain to Miss Caroline why Walter could not pay her back because he is a Cunningham. To Miss Caroline this did not mean anything due to the fact that she is not from Maycomb. It stands out to me because it shows that not everyone is as privileged as other and Miss Caroline is learning that her class is no exception.
1) So far in the novel, I like Scout. She is smart and outgoing. Scout isn't afraid to say what is on her mind, even if some of her thoughts should be kept to herself. She is a very bright young lady and is more advanced in school than most of her classmates. Scout already knows how to read and write, which she learned how to do from Atticus and Calipurnia. Scout also is a "tomboy" and because of that she doesn't always act so "lady-like," which is expected of the females in Maycomb.
ReplyDelete2)The scene that stuck out to me so far in the novel is when Scout tells Atticus that she isn't supposed to read anymore. When Scout tells Atticus that her teacher told her to not read anymore, it is obvious that Scout is crushed. I feel that Scout being able to read is a good thing, and telling her that she can't do it anymore is just going to hold her back.
1)Scout is a smart, wild girl. She is very bold and does things not every girl does. She is very smart and one of the best students in her grade. She gets into some trouble in the beginning of the story because of her outgoing and curious personality. I personally think having Scout as the narrator will add a little spunk and excitement to the story.
ReplyDelete2) My favorite scene so far is when Miss Caroline discriminates Scout for knowing how to read and write. Miss Caroline expects the students to know nothing. So I think Scout knowing so much throws her teacher off a little.
1) I think that scout is a very smart young girl. She is like the only person in her grade that can read and write already. Shes more of a tomboy kind of girl, it shows when she beats up Walter. She also acts without thinking first. When Walter was at her house and she wasn't treating him like you are supposed to treat your company.
ReplyDelete2) I think that the coolest thing was the "Boo" or Arthur person. I hope we eventually meet him somewhere in the book and figure out if what the children are saying about him is actually true because there story sounds like a rumor. I think is very amusing when they are thinking of ways to get Boo to come out of the house.
1. I think that Scout is very intelligent for being 6 years old. She is not afraid to say what's on her mind either, which gets her in trouble. Scout seems like a bit of a tomboy as well. She still does not understand how to be a lady. It seems like she isn't respectful to other people, for example, when she comments on the way Walter eats.
ReplyDelete2. The one character that has really stood out to me is the one that we know the least about, Boo Radley. He is sort of a legend to these kids, and I feel like they are going to have a conflict with the Radleys later on. From Jem's description he seems like a very big and scary guy. The kids talk about him whenever they pass the Radley's house, so I think the author is foreshadowing some future conflict with Boo.
1. What I think of Scout so far? I personal think Scout seems really smart and outgoing she does her own things in some way or form. Scouts classmates thinks she is very intelligent. Scout is a tomboy and she is 6 years old and is smarter then the other students in the class she knows how to read and write and the teacher got mad at her. She can benefit her self meaning she can do stuff by herself on her own now because she is so smart but young.
ReplyDelete2. The event that stuck out to me the most would have to be when the teacher didn't know or think Scout could read or write and how the kid told the miss Caroline that she is a slut. I mean the teacher didn't know she could read and write that well.
1.I like Scout a lot because she does not always act like a typically girl would act. She acts like more of a tom boy than a girl. She is only six years old but she is not afraid to stand up to a boy or a teacher. Scout is very outgoing and she is not afraid to tell her opinion. She has a lot of confidence in herself and she is one of the smartest kids in her class. Scout loves to play with her brother, read, and write.
ReplyDelete2. One event that stood out to me in this book is when Scout yelled at Walter for putting too much syrup on his food. This stood out to me because Scout is not afraid to tell anybody her opinion. I also liked what happened after this when Calpurnia yelled at her for saying that. I liked this part because she acted like a mom to Scout.
1. I think Scout is a very intelligent 6 year old. She is different than most girls back in the early 90s and that's why I think she is a good person to have as a main character. She says and does what she wants and I admire Scout for having those characteristics.
ReplyDelete2. An event that stood out to me was the part where Miss Rachel was giving money to Walter for lunch and Scout wasn't having it. It stood out to me because that was the first event where there was some action that I feel was foreshadowing of something that is going to occur later in the book.
1. Scout is a very smart and curious person. She likes to let her mind run wild with all of the story's of Boo. In the first couple chapters I learned that scout is very smart and she shows it. In the classroom Scout like to let everyone know she is smart. She shows Mrs. Caroline how good of a reader she is and how much she knows. She knows just about everything about everyone and is not afraid to share it with Mrs. Caroline.
ReplyDelete2.An event that stood out to me was the classroom scene. The scene was cool because it seem to lend the most information about each character. Scout goes in a little bit of depth behind Walter and the Cunninghams. She helps explain the background of Walter and his family. I also learned a lot about Scout in this scene as well because she lets us know how she is and her intelligence level. This scene was brief, but held tons of information on Scout and the other people in the town school.
1. Scout, to me, almost sounds like a hateful little girl. She tries her best to act kind, caring, and brave, but she's not used to having someone not understand where her thoughts are coming from. Scout is able to read and write, and as she tries her best to explain it, the teacher disciplines her. Scout then goes blaming it on the people who care for her and people weaker than herself. Scout is definitely a unique, hateful, imaginative character, but she has a lot of lessens to learn. I am interested in hearing her point of view of the events going on around her.
ReplyDelete2. What is one quote, scene, character, action, event that has stood out to you through the first 3 chapters? Why?
One quote that has stood out to me was when Scout was talking about not being able to read. She said, "Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." This quote actually means what it says. I have never thought about how just simply breathing is something I loved doing until I thought of never being able to breathe again. It also makes me think of how I can draw. I don't love it, it is simply something I do on my free time, and the thought of never being able to draw again terrifies me. That is how I know I love to draw. The same goes with people, too. I now believe that if you really love someone, you'd be just as scared of them being taken from you as you would be having someone take breathing away from you. The quote is mind opening.
1. Scout is a very intelligent individual. She is only in 1st grade and already knows how to read and write while her classmates don’t. Her classmates rely on her to explain to Miss. Caroline how come Walter Cunningham won’t take the money she offers him during, lunch time, due to the fact that he wouldn’t be able to pay her back. This shows that her classmates know she is very smart. Scout is also a tomboy. She isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind instead of acting like a lady. For instance when she beat up Walter Cunningham from “getting her in trouble.” Or the time that she judged Walter Cunningham from using too much syrup on his food. Lastly, I thought Scout was very adventurous. She likes to hang out with her older brother, Jem, and her best friend, Dill who like to take on challenges.
ReplyDelete2. A scene that stood out to me would have to be when Scout, Dill, and Jem where at the Radley house. Dill dared Jem to go up and touch the house. Jem, not backing down from any dare, runs up to the house and slaps it then runs back to their house. Before he got back to the house they thought they saw a shutter move. Meaning someone was watching them most likely. I think that this is foreshadowing that there will be something latter on in the novel that happens with the Radley house and that they will figure out more on a character called Boo.
1. My impression of Scout so far is that she is a young, fearless, confident girl. She is not afraid to say what she thinks and she always has information to back up what she has to say. She always has her nose in a book, which in uncommon for a kid her age. I think this is why she is always up for adventure. The characters in her books give her ideas to be just like her older brother, Jem.
ReplyDelete2. An event that stood out to me is when Miss. Caroline made it sound like Scout already knowing how to read is a bad thing. I found it ironic because, in my opinion, a six year old knowing how to read is a pretty cool thing. I think Miss. Caroline reacted the way she did because she feels threatened by Scout. Scout is a pretty smart kid and I think Miss. Caroline wants to make sure Scout knows her place in the place in the classroom.
1. Scout is a very independent young girl. She is a tom boy and knows exactly what she wants and if she doesn't get it she isn't happy. Scout is very adventurous but she is also smart and caring. She can read and write but she does not like going to school. She cares for and understands her brother by not bothering him when she knows he is in a bad mood. She tries to be helpful but often her helpfulness is viewed the wrong way and she is punished.
ReplyDelete2. A scene that stands out to me in this book is when Atticus explains to Scout that the Cunninghams are too poor to pay them. Many people today think that the only form of payment you can receive is money. Atticus tells Scout that the Cunninghams can not pay them money but will pay them back in other ways. When the Cunninghams owed Atticus they repayed him with firewood and chestnuts. I like this scene because it is important to remember that not all payments have to be money. I wish that today's world was not so focused on money and that people without a lot of money could pay back their debt with small acts of service.
From what I have rad so far, Scout is a very bright and curious girl. Scout has many lessons to learn about the people in her small community, as well as how they should be treated. This separates Scout from other little girls in her community because many of them grew up learning how to act like a lady. Scout's mother died when she was 2. She was raised by her father, Atticus, which explains why she might be viewed as a tom boy. She loves to play with Jem and Dill, which only strengthens her tom boy attitude. I feel the book would be dull without Scout, seeing as she gives the book some life and purpose.
ReplyDeleteA quote that stood out to me in the first for the chapters was when Jem was finally brave enough to touch the Radley house. After the fact, Scout explains, "The old house was the same, droopy and sick, but as we started down the street we thought we saw an inside shutter move. Flick. A tiny, almost invisible movement, and the house was still," (15). This quote stuck out to me because it's almost as if they are being watched by whatever is in there. We do not know who or what is in there, if it is dangerous, or if it would hurt one of them.
1. Scout is 6 years old and is very intelligent. She is just going into the 1st grade and already knows how to read and write. I think Scout is is a very smart girl. She also has a tomboy side and she likes to play with the boys in her neighborhood. I think she isn't a afraid of much because she beat up a boy in her school while they were playing outside. I think scout in fearless and is very smart for her age and I think that will benefit her throughout the book.
ReplyDelete2. One of my favorite scene in the book so far is when Scout tells Miss. Caroline about the Walter and his family, the Cunninghams. The Cunninghams where poor farmers that got hit by the great depression pretty hard and didn't have very much money. The first day of 1st grade Walter didn't bring any lunch to school and Miss. Caroline asked him why he didn't and scout answered, "because he is a Cunningham." Scout tried to explain that Walter was poor and didn't have any money. Then she got hit by a ruler and got sent to the corner until recess. When they got out to recess Scout was so mad that she started beating up Walter on the playground. then finally Jem, Her brother, had to pull her off of Walter. This was by far the best scene in the book to me.
1) I think that Scout is very intelligent for her grade and her kindergarten teacher is ad that she already knows how to read and write and miss Caroline probably wanted to teach every one how to read and write.
ReplyDelete2) I think that the way they live is an event that surprised me because they have certain rules that they can do like they can only go to the corner.They also have school that is on one side of the town that the children live in. The rule was that they could only go from where you can hear someone yelling to you which would only be a couple houses down the street from them and they could go to the corner by Mr. Radleys house.The way that the first grader talking to he teacher also surprised me, by the way he talked to her.
1.) I think Scout is a clever young girl for her age. She is also very astute, curious and always wanting to learn more. Scout seems to be a tomboy it may be due to her age that she doesn't comprehend how to act like a young girl that she is. As a result of her astuteness she is not repsectful towards other people for example when Walter comes over to her residence to eat.
ReplyDelete2.) The scene that really stood out to me was when Miss Caroline yelled at Scout for already knowing how to read text books. I don't see why Miss Caroline would think that being able to read is a bad thing. I think it's a good thing because it's one less student she doesn't have to struggle with and that would be an advantage because she could help other classmates out,it would make her profession a lot easier.
1.) Scout is more of the level-headed character that knows right from wrong. For some reason she takes being a woman as an insult. It shows how the influence of her older brother on her. Basically saying if she's a woman, she's boring.
ReplyDelete2.) Jem really stands out to me as a character because I'm also an older brother to a sister and I can relate to how he handles Scout. The way he talks with Scout he acts like she is also a boy his age. He doesn't treat her like a young girl, but more like a pre-pubescent boy. This has a number of effects on Scout. She actually beats up boys her own age and acts like an older boy. She even takes insult to being called a woman. Something that's really unheard of nowadays.
1.)My first impression from Scout is that she is a very strong and independent. Scout seems to love to read and is very inquisitive. Scout doesn't act like a "normal" little girl. She beats up other kids and voices her own opinion.
ReplyDelete2.) When Miss Caroline tells Scout that she needs to stop reading is the scene that stood out the most to me. Most teachers would be overjoyed if a child could already read and write, but Miss Caroline was didn't think she was taught right.
1) Scout is a clever and intelligent little girl. She knows how to bend the truth and she likes to tell things how it is. An example of this is when her teacher, Miss Caroline, offers Walter a quarter to purchase a lunch because he forgot his. Scout stepped up and informed Miss Caroline that she would not receive her money back because his family was too poor. Scout explained to her teacher all about Walter's last name and what that meant for him.
ReplyDelete2)The scene that sparked my attention is when Scout's father, Atticus, told her that the Cunningham's were too poor to pay them back. Atticus explained the Cunningham's paid them back with small deeds rather than with money. One of the deeds the Finch's received was chopped firewood. This scene stood out to me because not everyone realizes that returning the favor can be paid back with small services or deeds. Instead, everyone thinks the only payment in return is money.
1) Scout is a great story teller. She gives great details and makes it feel as though you are there when the story occurs. She is very smart. She is only in first grade and has the vernacular of an adult. She knows exact;y what to say at all times and is very witty. When she argues with Jem or Miss Caroline she knows exactly how to handle it. She is very intrigued by new ideas, such as reading or Boo Radley. I think she is a great narrorator.
ReplyDelete2) The scene that stood out to me the most is when Miss Caroline was upset with Scout for knowing how to read. If that were to occur today, a teacher would be very happy. It just reminds the reader that this book takes place in a different time. Education is still a long way from being perfected at this time and teachers are trying all these new methods to teach. Miss Caroline may want to reteach her using whatever the newest teaching method is she learned.
1. Scout Finch is a very confident young tomboy who takes after her brother, Jem. During the summer especially, Scout loves to play with Dill, a neighborhood friend, and Jem. Scout is know for her intelligence and confidence. She can read and write (in cursive) very well. Scout is a very mature first grader who loves adventure, imagination, and creativity.
ReplyDelete2. One of my favorite scenes in chapters 1-3 is when Walter, a friend from school, comes to Scout and Jem's house for lunch. In this scene, Scout makes fun of Walter for pouring syrup all over his lunch. When Cal, Scout and Jem's cook, calls Scout into the kitchen, she learns a very important lesson. Cal yells at Scout for making fun of how Walter eats his meal, something very rude for the host to do. As a consequence, Scout must finish her lunch in the kitchen. I like this scene because it teaches Scout a very important lesson. Up to this point, it seems as if Scout is a great kid and can do hardly any harm. Scout learns a very important lesson in this scene.
1. Scout is a very confident and independent little girl. She often does what she wants, but still obeys Atticus, Calpernia, and Jem. Scout is also quite intelligent for her age. She already has the abilities to read and write, which slightly angers her teacher.
ReplyDelete2. One event in chapters 1-3 that stood out to me was when Miss Caroline got upset with Scout for knowing how to read. It comes as a shock to me that a teacher would be upset about a child being ahead. Today, teachers would be overjoyed to have children already reading in first grade. In fact, you begin learning how to read in kindergarten. I think Miss Caroline should be more excited for and encourage Scout instead of putting her down.
1. Scout is a very intelligent girl. She says what she wants before thinking if it will hurt someone in someway. She is very confident.
ReplyDelete2. One scene that stood out to me was when Scout's teacher, Miss Caroline, got upset with Scout for knowing how to read and write. This stood out to me because usually when a little kid knows how to read and write at a young age and just starting school the teachers are happy and excited and keep pushing the kids to read and write. Teachers don't get upset if their students know how to do stuff before they teach it.
1)The character scout is an interesting character no less for being free spirited and young. She is just learned how to read and is as curious and confident as ever and i be leave that will get her into trouble one day.
ReplyDelete2)What stood out to me the most so far was when they were talking about the Cunningham's and how they are very respected poor farming family. How if one of them was sick then they would pay the doctor in whatever they had and how they are very honorable. This scene stood out for me because of how you would think that is what all familys were doing but that is not the chase because it seems like most people are out for them selves and no one else
1. My opinion on scout would have to be the fact that she understands and observes more than others think and she is a very intelligent young lady. I would disagree with Aunt Alexandria b/c i believe scout is far beyond dull because she is smarter than she appears to be.
ReplyDelete1. My opinion on scout would have to be the fact that she understands and observes more than others think and she is a very intelligent young lady. I would disagree with Aunt Alexandria b/c i believe scout is far beyond dull because she is smarter than she appears to be.
ReplyDelete