Sunday, August 5, 2007
Journal Entry 4
"Atticus ain't ever whipped me since I can remember. I wanta keep it that way" (pg.62). This reflection shows a strong relationship between Atticus and Jem. For Jem to think about the possible consequences of what Atticus may do if she miss behaves brings negative thoughts into her mind. She wants to keep her 'reputation' with him clean and her respect for him as well. A similar thing happens when Jem's cousin is pestering her for Atticus being a 'Nigger lover'. Her uncle approaches her in her bedroom and she breaks down retelling the days events to him. She specifically tells her uncle not to tell Atticus because she was afraid he would disappointed in her.
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2 comments:
Um Cat... I love the analysis, but Jem is the older brother. You're talking about Scout in this reflection.
Catiray, I think Vincent had it half right - you were actually talking about Jem, because this is Jem's quote, but you initially used "she" all the way through. This paragraph needs to be about Jem - that was the original question.
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