Seccond Impressions on Boo Radley

What really changed my perception on Boo Radley's character was when he sewed up Jem's pants. That really just changed my perspective, and showed me that he wasn't some monster. He is nice and is trying to actually reach out to the kids. Another way my perception was changed was when, he put the carving he made in the tree. That shows that it was an actual person, if not Boo, who was in fact watching them. That in my opinion was a token of friendship towards the kids.The pants being fixed, the trinkets left in the tree, and when the shutters flicked when Scout was outside the house, proved that he is there. This proves that he is there, and not out to hurt them.

Scout's discussion of Mr. Aurther that Miss Maudie had with Scout and the reactions of Atticus to the children's play made me, as well as Scout, and Jem, realize that he is different then the children think he is. He is caring, and he may be crazy, but that really isn't his fault. Plus Scout learned that he is a foot-washing Baptist. Which means that Mr. Nathan Radley, as well as his father, mother, and brother, don't believe in pleasure. And by giving the kids the presents in the tree, that brought pleasure to Boo, and that was Nathan's reason for plugging the hole. So the discussion with Miss Maudie affected Scout by making her understand his background a little bit more.

First Impressions of Boo Radley

My first impressions of Boo Radley would be that he is misunderstood, and from the story I would say that he is abused. Like when he is locked in his house for fifteen years after getting in trouble for locking Mr. Conners in the outhouse. I also think that he has gone crazy from the lack of socialization (i.e. stabbing his father with scissors). I also believe that he is scared of the outside world, or else I think he would have ran away by now. His family must know that he has something wrong with him, or else they wouldn't have constant supervision. Although the rumors about him stabbing his father may not be true, I believe that that the town makes up such rumors because the Radley's are so secluded in their house and away from society.

"Jem gave a reasonable description of Boo: Boo was about six-and-a-half feet tall, judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch, that's why his hands were bloodstained- if you hate an animal raw, you could never wash the blood off. 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." (pg. 13)

Honestly I think I relate most to Jem. I would be scared to go up to the Radley place most likely on a dare, if someone tried my bravery. Unlike Scout, I would face my fears and get it over with. But unlike Dill, I would not volunteer to just got up to the creepy, decrepit old house.

Something I've enjoyed

In English this year, we have read "A Christmas Story," written a paper about ourselves, and made a poster. Out of these three things I would have to say my favorite was writing my paper. It was interesting too look back on my summer, and what I did in the duration. It was exciting to get back into the rhythm of school with writing papers, and doing math homework, and actually having to go to sleep at a decent hour. I am looking forward to reading "To Kill a Mockingbird," especially now that we are so technical with our homework.

I also think that this class should have an ongoing "Susie" story. We could comment one blog post from Mrs. Gilman or someone else, and just have the whole class comment on it to create more to Susie's tale.