Chapter 27

Bob Ewell tries and FAILS to hold on to a job. Even though it is the heart of the Great Depression he does not feel motivated enough to try hard enough to succeed. We have seen this before when he never faces his problems head on. When he falsely accused Tom Robinson is an example of this.

"Tomorrow is the only day in the year that appeals to a lazy man. ~Jimmy Lyons"

Quote: http://www.quotegarden.com/laziness.html

Chapter 24

Tom Robinson dies in this chapter. I know, I know not a very good way to break it to you but its the truth. While trying to escape from the prison exercise yard he attempted to climb the fence he was shot 17 times. This news hit everyone including Jem and Scout.(Jem took it harder then Scout) This, in a way, is a freedom from the constant prejudice.

Freedom: the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint

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Chapter 14

Scout fights with Jem and Aunt Alexandra during dinner. Later, when Scout storms off to bed she finds that Dill has been hiding under her bed for 2 hours. HE has run away and come back to the only other home he has ever known. Atticus takes Dill in under his wing and takes care of him.

Run Away:

to flee or escape; leave a place of confinement or control with the intention of never returning

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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/run%20away

Chapter 15

In Chapter 15 Atticus begins to worry about the safety of his client; Tom Robinson. It turns out that he is right and Tom is indeed in danger. But in the end everyone is safe.

Mob:

a crowd bent on or engaged in lawless violence.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mob

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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 10

When Atticus says "...remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" he was warning Jem and Scout about what they could and could not shoot with their brand-new air rifles. Miss Maudie then explained that a mockingbird does nothing but sing. It only ever helps people and never hinders them. Mockingbirds spend their entire lives creating music for people to enjoy. Atticus also wanted Jem and Scout to learn about rifle saftey and air rifles are very good tools to teach kids gun saftey. http://www.ehow.com/how_2049618_use-air-rifle-sports-shooting.html

tartly (adv.): sharply

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Definition: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/

Fighting for Power Chapter 9

When Scout fights with Francis she is trying to defend Atticus' honor and pride. Scout feels that Francis is attacking her-self as well as Atticus when he made those hurtful comments. When Uncle Jack stopped Scout from fighting he was going against nature. It is a fact of of life: kids fight. http://childcare.about.com/od/behaviors/a/kidfighting.htm



uncompromising lineaments : Lineaments are distinctive features or characteristics. Uncompromising, in this instance, means unchanging; firm; set. Alexandra's and Francis's uncompromising lineaments are their characteristics that are set and will never change.

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Definition: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/

SNOW (7-8)

Snow played a big part in chapters 7 and 8. Not only was it the first time Jem and Scout had seen snow but it was also the first time for Atticus.Some might say this symbolized something that would happen later in the book. But thats ridiculas because the fact that it snowed is no basis to make any predictions of wha the author will later write about.

Chapter 5-6

Miss Maudie is like a grandmother to Jem and Scout. She takes care of them and lets them do thingsa that other adults normally wouldn't allow. When ever Scout goes over to her house Miss Maudie gives her cakes and other sweets. She lets them play on her lawn. To Scout, who never knew her mom, and to Jem, who barley knew his mom, Miss Maudie seemed to be there for them.

Chapter 4 _Bravery vs. Stupidity_

Bravery and courage are well talked about topics, but what do they really mean?

When someone does something that is "brave" people talk about it and that person becomes known for being couragous. But, some people believe that being brave is a positive spin on being foolish or even as far as stupid. They say brave things require couarge, but couarage is only a willingness to risk your self. So there is a definite line between stupidity and bravery that is sometimes hard to see.

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Scout has been affected by many people in her life, some more than others. I believe that Jem has had the biggest affect because he is with Scout all the time dispensing advice whenever it is needed and sometimes even when it isnt. Jem has been the helping hand in Scouts life in every time of need.