We will write reflections both in class and for homework. To the right, you will see the 3 options for the forms those reflections will take. Sometimes you may choose the form, and sometimes I will assign one. Select 1 form and write at least 1 full, thoughtful paragraph. Don't forget to always cite the text and include page numbers.
"Cry about the simple hell people give other people-without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they're people, too." 201 Empathy (Scout) Although Mr. Raymond was a "sinful man who had mixed children" he was quite fascinating for a man of different values. Everybody should start to act like Mr Raymond because he doesn't care what others think of him and he does his own thing all the time. All the people in Maycomb are so worried about what others think but in reality, who cares what other people have to say, you are who you are and nobody should impact the way you think. All the neighbors are always gossiping about Boo Radley when they don't have the slightest idea of who he is. Mr Raymond really opened up my eyes of the views of colored people and how differently they are treated compared to whites. Not only did he teach Dill and I to look above the horizon but he told us that Atticus was a believer and that I'm going to follow in his footsteps and take charge of the racism. I really honor Mr Raymond for his individuality and his courage to not go on what others think and how he only cares about himself and his family.
"Jem smiled. 'He's not supposed to lean Reverend, but don't fret, we've won it,' he said wisely. 'Don't see how any jury could convict on what we heard-' (208]
I had my hopes up just like Jem did. After all that effort, it was hard to see the guilty verdict. Just because he's black shouldn't pros way anyone in anyway in the courthouse. 'Now don't you be so confident, Mr. Jem, I ain't ever seen any jury decide in favor of a color man over a white man. . . .' (208) But that's why Tom Robinson was on trial in the first place. Bob Ewell and Mayella blamed him because they knew they could. He could easily get away with beating up his daughter because Tom is black. Atticus had a strong case and fought until the end so he couldn't be blamed for how the trial went. This scene reminded me of when I watch Titanic. Every time I hope that something will happen and the ship wont sink. That's just like how i was hoping he'd be proven innocent even though i knew it wouldn't happen.
"' Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em-'" page 197
This really stood out to me when I read this. If Tom's story is true the Ewells are truly jerks. He came over to help her out of the kindness of his heart and was blamed for raping her when it was really her coming on to him, according to Tom atleast. What makes it the worst is that they knew they could get away with blaming an innocent man from the start just because of his race. Like Atticus explains to Jem in chapter twenty three, a white man's word always means more than the words of a black man in court. What is unfair about this trial was some people probably went into it with a prejudice just because of the color of Tom's skin. It doesn't help that it is such a close knit community either. There is always gossip being told about everyone, a lot of it which are just presumptions.
"Mr. Finch, if you was a ______ like me, you'd be scared, too," (195)
Mr. Finch is scared because he is black so he knows people,are going to be biased when deciding if he is guilty. Right when he heard Mr. Ewell he knew he was going to be in trouble because Mr. Ewell would automatically think that he was up to no good and would be found guilty. I bet even Mayella knew that he would be an easy target and she is just saying that he rape her because he rejected her and she wants revenge. In addition, the town knows that the Ewells are dirty, low class people who just don't care about anything and you would think that might help Tom Robinson be found innocent because of this lifestyle they are known for but I think the only reason he was found guilty is because he is black.
"Atticus says cheatin' a colored man is ten times worse than cheatin' a white man..says it's the worse thing you can do" (201)
When Dill and Mr.Raymond were having this conversation it really showed the community's reasoning on how they prove somebody is guilty or not. It should not matter if you're a "cheatin white man" or "cheatin colored man" either one is just as bad. And later on Atticus explains what it means to be equal and how everyone is created equal and the importance of it in this case. I think if everybody in the courtroom and community thought about equality there would be more of a chance of Tom Robinson being not guilty.
"'But I want to play with Walter, Aunty, why can't I?'... 'Because-he-is-trash...'" (225).
Aunty is calling a boy she has never met a piece of trash. Just because his father had tried to hurt Atticus and Tom, Aunty is saying every single person related to him is the same; she is being somewhat protective, but it also is really prejudice. Also, as Jem says on page 226, "our kind of folks don't like the Cunninghams...". If all of people like the Finch's don't like a certain family, Aunty feels like she shouldn't like the family either, another sign of prejudice.
"I shut my eyes. Judge Taylor was polling the jury: 'Guilty...guilty...guilty...guilty" (211)
This is a very good example of how prejudice influenced the jury's decision. Jem thought that Atticus had won the case for Tom Robinson, but that wasn't the case. Like in the past chapters, prejudice and judgement play a big role in this court room. Also, everyone knew from the beginning that Atticus was going to lose that case. For example, on page 216, Miss Maudie said, "Atticus Finch won't win, he can't win, but he is the only man in these who can keep a jury out so long in a case like that." This shows that even no one was " putting their money" on Atticus and everyone was judgmental about this case.
"I'll tell you why. Because-he-is-trash, that's why you can't play with him. I'll not have you around him, picking up is habits and learning Lord-knows-what. You're enough of a problem to your father as it is." pg. 225
I don't know what I would have done had Jem not been there, but it wouldn't have been pretty. Who is Aunt Alexandra to make judgements about Walter like that? She also said "Finch women aren't interested in that sort of people." How does she know? Am I not a Finch? Because I really like Walter. He's real nice, but Alexandra is so quick to judge a book by it's cover. And I'm "enough of a problem" for my father as it is? That hurt my feelings. Atticus and I usually get along real great, but lately, because of Alexandra, we've been arguing. When will she leave already? Her opinions affect my relationship with the people I care most about, Atticus, Jem, and Calpurnia.
"I peeked at Jem:his hands were white from gripping the balcony rail,and his shoulders jerked as if each "guilty" was a separate stab between them."
It is obvious that Tom is innocent but because he is black they say he is guilty. The evidence has pointed toward his innocence yet the jury say he is guilty. Jem takes this very hard though because it seemed like Atticus had won the case. Jem knew it was wrong and seeing a cheerful crowd being happy about an innocent man being convicted was such a terrible thing,Jem was crying and it seemed like he was one of the only ones who seemed sad. Atticus said "seems like only children weep." and this is true because children aren't born prejudice and as they get older they may be taught it but Jem was able to see the obvious. Jem isn't prejudice but in a world that is this will not be the last time Jem will have to handle people who are prejudice.
"Cry about the simple hell people give other people-without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they're people, too." 201
ReplyDeleteEmpathy (Scout)
Although Mr. Raymond was a "sinful man who had mixed children" he was quite fascinating for a man of different values. Everybody should start to act like Mr Raymond because he doesn't care what others think of him and he does his own thing all the time. All the people in Maycomb are so worried about what others think but in reality, who cares what other people have to say, you are who you are and nobody should impact the way you think. All the neighbors are always gossiping about Boo Radley when they don't have the slightest idea of who he is. Mr Raymond really opened up my eyes of the views of colored people and how differently they are treated compared to whites. Not only did he teach Dill and I to look above the horizon but he told us that Atticus was a believer and that I'm going to follow in his footsteps and take charge of the racism. I really honor Mr Raymond for his individuality and his courage to not go on what others think and how he only cares about himself and his family.
"Jem smiled. 'He's not supposed to lean Reverend, but don't fret, we've won it,' he said wisely. 'Don't see how any jury could convict on what we heard-' (208]
ReplyDeleteI had my hopes up just like Jem did. After all that effort, it was hard to see the guilty verdict. Just because he's black shouldn't pros way anyone in anyway in the courthouse. 'Now don't you be so confident, Mr. Jem, I ain't ever seen any jury decide in favor of a color man over a white man. . . .' (208) But that's why Tom Robinson was on trial in the first place. Bob Ewell and Mayella blamed him because they knew they could. He could easily get away with beating up his daughter because Tom is black. Atticus had a strong case and fought until the end so he couldn't be blamed for how the trial went. This scene reminded me of when I watch Titanic. Every time I hope that something will happen and the ship wont sink. That's just like how i was hoping he'd be proven innocent even though i knew it wouldn't happen.
"' Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more'n the rest of 'em-'" page 197
ReplyDeleteThis really stood out to me when I read this. If Tom's story is true the Ewells are truly jerks. He came over to help her out of the kindness of his heart and was blamed for raping her when it was really her coming on to him, according to Tom atleast. What makes it the worst is that they knew they could get away with blaming an innocent man from the start just because of his race. Like Atticus explains to Jem in chapter twenty three, a white man's word always means more than the words of a black man in court. What is unfair about this trial was some people probably went into it with a prejudice just because of the color of Tom's skin. It doesn't help that it is such a close knit community either. There is always gossip being told about everyone, a lot of it which are just presumptions.
"Mr. Finch, if you was a ______ like me, you'd be scared, too," (195)
ReplyDeleteMr. Finch is scared because he is black so he knows people,are going to be biased when deciding if he is guilty. Right when he heard Mr. Ewell he knew he was going to be in trouble because Mr. Ewell would automatically think that he was up to no good and would be found guilty. I bet even Mayella knew that he would be an easy target and she is just saying that he rape her because he rejected her and she wants revenge. In addition, the town knows that the Ewells are dirty, low class people who just don't care about anything and you would think that might help Tom Robinson be found innocent because of this lifestyle they are known for but I think the only reason he was found guilty is because he is black.
"Atticus says cheatin' a colored man is ten times worse than cheatin' a white man..says it's the worse thing you can do" (201)
ReplyDeleteWhen Dill and Mr.Raymond were having this conversation it really showed the community's reasoning on how they prove somebody is guilty or not. It should not matter if you're a "cheatin white man" or "cheatin colored man" either one is just as bad. And later on Atticus explains what it means to be equal and how everyone is created equal and the importance of it in this case. I think if everybody in the courtroom and community thought about equality there would be more of a chance of Tom Robinson being not guilty.
"'But I want to play with Walter, Aunty, why can't I?'... 'Because-he-is-trash...'" (225).
ReplyDeleteAunty is calling a boy she has never met a piece of trash. Just because his father had tried to hurt Atticus and Tom, Aunty is saying every single person related to him is the same; she is being somewhat protective, but it also is really prejudice. Also, as Jem says on page 226, "our kind of folks don't like the Cunninghams...". If all of people like the Finch's don't like a certain family, Aunty feels like she shouldn't like the family either, another sign of prejudice.
"I shut my eyes. Judge Taylor was polling the jury: 'Guilty...guilty...guilty...guilty" (211)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very good example of how prejudice influenced the jury's decision. Jem thought that Atticus had won the case for Tom Robinson, but that wasn't the case. Like in the past chapters, prejudice and judgement play a big role in this court room. Also, everyone knew from the beginning that Atticus was going to lose that case. For example, on page 216, Miss Maudie said, "Atticus Finch won't win, he can't win, but he is the only man in these who can keep a jury out so long in a case like that." This shows that even no one was " putting their money" on Atticus and everyone was judgmental about this case.
"I'll tell you why. Because-he-is-trash, that's why you can't play with him. I'll not have you around him, picking up is habits and learning Lord-knows-what. You're enough of a problem to your father as it is." pg. 225
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I would have done had Jem not been there, but it wouldn't have been pretty. Who is Aunt Alexandra to make judgements about Walter like that? She also said "Finch women aren't interested in that sort of people." How does she know? Am I not a Finch? Because I really like Walter. He's real nice, but Alexandra is so quick to judge a book by it's cover. And I'm "enough of a problem" for my father as it is? That hurt my feelings. Atticus and I usually get along real great, but lately, because of Alexandra, we've been arguing. When will she leave already? Her opinions affect my relationship with the people I care most about, Atticus, Jem, and Calpurnia.
"I peeked at Jem:his hands were white from gripping the balcony rail,and his shoulders jerked as if each "guilty" was a separate stab between them."
ReplyDeleteIt is obvious that Tom is innocent but because he is black they say he is guilty. The evidence has pointed toward his innocence yet the jury say he is guilty. Jem takes this very hard though because it seemed like Atticus had won the case. Jem knew it was wrong and seeing a cheerful crowd being happy about an innocent man being convicted was such a terrible thing,Jem was crying and it seemed like he was one of the only ones who seemed sad. Atticus said "seems like only children weep." and this is true because children aren't born prejudice and as they get older they may be taught it but Jem was able to see the obvious. Jem isn't prejudice but in a world that is this will not be the last time Jem will have to handle people who are prejudice.