I haven't gotten so far in the book; but with what I have read, this is what I've come up with... So far throughout the book, I've become more open to it. As I read along the lines, I realize that all the children are just like us. Wanting the life and whatever else we seek. For example, adventure. Don't all kids/teenagers/young adults seek adventure in their lives? Well, these kids have gotten to that&have experienced alot throughout their adventure.
In Chapter 18/19, while the trial is still under the whole is just breathing down each others necks to find out what's going to happen. Mayella is being testified next. She is a considered clean; by the Ewells’ standards. She says that she was taken advantage of. Although, Atticus does an extra examination. Mayella states that her life is full unhelpful siblings, a drunken father, and no friends. Atticus starts to question Mayella because, why wouldn't she fight for herself? How could have Tom bruised her left side of her face? Atticus pleads to Mayella that there was no rape. That her father had just beat her. Mayella burts shouting across the room and burts into tears following up without answering anymore questions. The reason she blames Tom Robinson, is because--- he's a witness.... -- As the trial yet continues.. Tom claims that he's always passing by the Ewell house and does house chores for Mayella. One day she asked if he could come inside and fix a door that was having problems. He says that the door was having no problems. He was asked to get a box off of her dresser. Mayella grabbed his leg, and Tom responded by jumping down. Mayella hugged Tom and told her to kiss him. Moments later, Mayella's father appears in the window and calls her a whore, threatening to kill her. Tom has a employer, who rises from the crowd and states that he has never had a problem. The judge gets Tom to admit that he is strong enough to choke a woman and throw her to the floor.
Thats as far as I've gotten into the book. It's starting to become really good. Realting to alot that happens in life. I'm ready for a big thrill, just waiting for it to come. I've just had a busy schedcule so far so I'm just waiting a little for my time to clear up. Thanks for reading!
-Eljae (:
Of course people want adventure, I know I do! The feeling of a thrill and something so out of place to happen in our bleak lives is an itch in our hearts that most of us need to scratch.
ReplyDeleteThe trial scene in the book was an intense moment for everyone, especially the verdict. You've got the white folk who know that Mr. Ewell isn't that good of man but they choose to be on his side because of his daughter and because the opponent is a black man. You've got Atticus, who doesn't care for skin, is trying to keep an innocent from being sent to jail. The black society who chose Robinson's side knowing that he innocent and the kids who know the truth but are apallad at how their society chose to look away from it. It was very irritating to read the verdict but there had to be some realism in the story, not that there isn't enough all ready.
Anyways, I'm just going to add one thing and then you're going to be done reading this post. I went "aww~ <3" when they revealed the mystery man. I just loved the ending and I hope you do to. :D
(by the way, you spelled 'burst' wrong. Just saying. Not trying to be mean or anything! DDx)