I believe people should always follow their dreams. After all, you just might come up with something new, like falling in love and such. See I found this dream to be with Scout and I intend to follow is one through ‘til the day I die. Heck, I would run away for her, and I did. By following up on this dream I found happiness and another one! Eventually me and Scout are gonna hunt down that weird old man my momma told be ‘bout and we is going to buy the cutest little child we can find! Then I’ma get my dream job. I am going to be the first happy clown! Jem said that’s not how it works, but I’ll find a way. Once, Jem and Scout and I almost completed one of our dreams. When I first came to visit, like a million years ago, Jem and my little Scout …show more content…
Then he would sneak out of his house and watch people in their sleep! And of course as I am so strong and brave I just had to see what he really looked like. So we all made a devilish plan. We would sneak out at night when Boo was up an’ when we saw him we’d tell him we wanted to be friends. Sadly, our foolproof plan wasn’t foolproof. We heard a gunshot from nearby when we was on the Radley’s back porch. After that we ran like heck back to the Finch’s place. Next thing I knew, I was off to my parents house, so our group dream was put on hold. Though I made a secret pact with Jem the night I was supposed to leave. I promised him that I would come back and we would find a way to see that darn Boo Radley yet, so our dream would finally be finished and we could rest in peace. Looking back now, I realized that we still haven’t finished! Guess that I’ll just have to find a new way, possibly without my little Scout. Maybe I should strike a match under him, like Jem once said. Just so ya’ll know I know that Scout has told you guys that I can stretch a story, and I just want to tell you that this is all fact and truth, yes-r-e! You should always follow your dreams, this I
There were many passages and statements from the text that had great meaning and drew a large impact on both the novel and the reader, but there was one that stood out that would give the reader thoughts, answers, and had a great impact on the book throughout the whole story. In the text, Scout states that "Maycomb was an old town, but a tired old town when I first knew it. In rainy weather streets turned to red slop... Somehow it was hotter then...
Jem and Scout become the targets of Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella, who tries to kill them one night on their way home from school, but Boo Radley showed
The kids are also scared of him because there are a lot of scary stories about him. He is said to kill people's pets and other small creatures. When people's flowers are closed, it’s blamed on Boo. He also stabbed his father’s leg with a pair of scissors in the middle of nowhere. Another reason they will not meet Boo is because he has not been seen in a long time.
Boo is no monster or curiosity, but someone they can remember as a
The heat was devastating and many people decided to not go outside. Jem and I, however, ignored Atticus ' warnings about the heat, and left to go to see Dill. We passed by the Radley house, no longer afraid of Boo, after all, he had saved our lives. I could still clearly remembering the events of that day, but when I brought up the topic with Jem, he would ignore me, and change the subject. “Jem?”
Some dreams were not accomplished due to many reasons. “All dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” This book is all about one’s personal determination and perseverance to create new and
One day when Scout was talking with Miss Maudie she asked, “do you think Boo Radley’s still alive?” and she replied with, “His name’s Arthur and he’s alive” (Lee 57). Boo is seen like a ghost to the rest of the town because no one ever sees him come out of his house. This
In the story Boo Radley plays the role of Scout and Jem’s guardian angel. He watches over them and helps them when they get into trouble. In the first chapters, the kids make fun of Boo, they taunt him. All they know about him is what they have heard, that he is a crazy man. Throughout the story though, Boo proves them wrong.
After almost getting caught and potentially in critical danger, Jem is regretful of his actions and says, “We shouldn’a done that tonight, Scout,” (75) The characterization of Jem helps to show remorse for his actions. As Jem plans to sneak into the Radley house, he can be seen as mischievous and troublesome. After the incident, he reflects on his actions and admits to his mistakes. Scout decides to help Jem by unlocking the door.
‘I ain’t going,’ was his steady answer to Atticus’s threats, requests, and finally, ‘Please Jem, take them home,’” (204). Atticus communicates the dangers of the situation to his son as he begs Jem to bring Scout and Dill home, but Jem understands the risks and believes that they are outweighed by the need to protect Atticus. Jem’s integrity in protecting his father reveals how courageous he is becoming as he gets
In Dwight Lyman Moody's insightful quotation, "Character is what you are in the dark," the renowned preacher encapsulates a profound truth about human nature. This quote suggests that one's true essence and moral fiber are revealed when faced with situations of darkness, anonymity, or obscurity. It challenges individuals to examine themselves beyond the confines of societal expectations and superficial appearances, shedding light on the core aspects that define their character. This lens quotation resonates deeply with many works of literature, including the timeless masterpiece, "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a powerful novel that explores themes of morality, racial injustice, and the nature
For his character it is important to the story that he lives a double life since it gives the book some mystery. For most of Boo’s life he has always stayed in his house and the town does not know what he is like. For example in the first chapter Jem is describing to Dill and Scout what Boo might look like, he says “...judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch, that’s why his hands were bloodstained… There was a long jagged scar that ran across his face; what teeth he had were yellow and rotten; his eyes popped, and he drooled most of the time” (Lee 16).
Instead, he was nice enough to put a blanket over Scout Finch’s shoulders during a neighbor’s house fire. Later, after Tom Robinson’s trial, Jem Finch finally understood why Boo was staying inside his house. “I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley’s stayed shut up in the house all the time . . . it’s because he wants to stay inside” (Lee 259).
To Kill a Mockingbird is a book mainly about the coexistence of good and evil. The book stresses and emphasizes on the exploration of moral nature in humans. There are many themes in this novel including courage, innocence, racism, femininity, etc. However the most prevalent theme in the book is innocence. Not just innocence in itself but the danger and harm evil poses to the innocent.
The timeless book, To Kill a Mockingbird was published in the year 1960 by Harper Lee. This is a fiction book with a couple of thriller scenes involved. The main message of the book is one that unravels at the end, but not over the course of the book. In this book Harper Lee tries to show that our world kills people through innocence just because of differences or other small disputes.