To Kill a Mockingbird Arthur Radley Journal Entry

Tonight as Jem and Scout were walking to some event at the schoolhouse, I noticed that Bob Ewell was following them but hid among the bushes. Their friend gave them a fright and little did they know Bob Ewell was just a few feet from them. As time passed and the Halloween gathering let out, Bob Ewell began to follow the children on their way back home. Suddenly he pounced on them with a knife so I ran out and did as much as I could. The little girl was struggling on the ground being grabbed by Mr. Ewell and Jem was attempting to get him off of her. Bob threw Jem to the ground and I pulled Bob off of Scout. I then picked up Jem because he was clearly seriously injured. I knew that Bob wouldn't be able to get up to injure Scout because I saw him laying with a knife stuck in between his ribs. Atticus brought me into his home and I placed Jem in his bed and retreated to the corner. Mr. Heck Tate arrived and wanted to get the events in order. Soon after, Scout came in but we were all ordered out as Dr. Reynolds began to look over Jem. Scout led me outside onto the front porch where they discussed the nights' events and heard what Scout had to say about it all. I realized how fair Atticus is even when it comes to his own children. He would rather go the honest route than given positive consequences if it meant lying. When everything was in order, Scout said I could go in and say good night to Jem so I did and was told to pat his head. I am glad that I was able to do that because now everyone won't see me as a monster. After we visited with Jem, I asked Scout "Will you take me home?"(278). She happily agreed and it was nice walking with her because it gets so lonely being locked up in the house all day. I wish I wasn't so afraid of socializing with people because it makes everyone think I'm a freak. Even if I never talk to them again, I will always remember this night.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 26-27 Reflection

In To Kill a Mockingbird, as Scout matures she begins to develop empathy. For example, when thinking of Boo Radley, Scout "sometimes felt a twinge of remorse, when passing by the old place, at ever having taken part in what must have been sheet torment to Arthur Radley" (242). This reveals how now that she looks back on what she, her brother, and Dill had done in the past Summers she regrets it. This also displays how Scout is becoming more empathetic because she put herself in Arthur's shoes and realized that what they had done was disrespectful. Furthermore, when Scout is still thinking of Arthur Radley she wonders "What reasonable recluse wants children peeping through his shutters, delivering greetings on the end of a fishing-pole, wandering through his collards at night" (242). This exemplifies how Scout is regretting her recipes actions and how it was a bit rude to do as she did in past Summers. This also goes how much Scout has matured throughout the story because she is empathizing with Arthur which she couldn't really do before. Throughout this novel, Scout becomes more empathetic as she matures.

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee shows how Scout's character is maturing. For instance, when Scout is learning about Hitler, she asks Atticus "But it's okay to hate Hitler?" (246). This shows how Scout is trying to understand this situation because she knew Hitler did very bad things but was unsure of her feelings towards him. This also reveals Atticus' feelings because he says that it is not okay to hate anyone even though he doesn't approve of Hitler's actions. In addition, after upsetting Jem she "crept from Jem's room and shut the door softly, lest undue noise set him off again" (247). This displays how Scout wasn't trying to upset her brother but unfortunately she did. Also, it shows how Scout is not trying to cause trouble and does not want to disturb he brother because he had empathized with him and how he was angry which shows her maturation. The author expresses the development of empathy through Scout's character.

Rhetoric Video Analysis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMpInKwDPy0

This video displays the three sides to persuading one: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. The representation of Ethos is how Treseme is a well known company so it is not just someone off the street. Additionally, the model has very nice, luxurious hair which is a better representative than someone with gross, ratty hair. This video appeals to the logic in one because it tells you that the shampoo will allow you to have 24 hour body in your hair so it will be voluptuous. If a shampoo gave you body in your hair which is what you were looking for, it would only be logical to buy a shampoo that did so. It appeals to the emotional part of one because the people in it are shown to be happy with how their hair turned out which may sway one into thinking that using that shampoo would make them happy in turn. Also, it shows envy in the people who do not use the shampoo so one might desire to be envied as well which would result in them being persuaded to buy the product.

Heinz Closing Argument

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I am here to represent Heinz. Let me remind you that he did indeed admit to the crime that he committed. Also, this man was not stealing the drugs in order to get high or anything of the sort. He was stole the drugs in order to help his sick, dying wife. Additionally, Heinz was able to gather up $1000 from his family and friends so he could offer it to the druggist. The druggist I turn told him that he discovered the drug and was going to make money off of it. Heinz was obviously struggling but druggist had no mercy on him which led my client to no choice. So yes, this man stole the drug but it wasn't for a bad cause. It was to help his true love live rather than be torn away from him by this terrible disease.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 22-25

To Kill a Mockingbird includes many relatable events throughout the chapters. For example, when the people of Tom Robinson's community leave food on the back step of the Finch's house "Atticus's eyes filled with tears. He did not speak for a moment" (213). This displays how Atticus was so moved and so amazed that he broke down for a moment. It shows how he was touched by their act of kindness. It is relatable because some things in life are just so amazing that you are dumbfounded for a moment and don't exactly know how to express this amazement. It stresses how by Atticus just doing what he believes is the right thing to do, so many people were changed but a simple gesture it his expresses how grateful Tom Robinson's community was for Atticus because he did what no one else had the courage to do. Harper Lee writes of many relatable feelings in this novel.

In this novel, the author includes moving events. For instance, when Mr Ewell has a fit and "Atticus didn't bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face and stood there and let Mr. Ewell call him names wild horses could not bring her to repeat" (217). This displays how Atticus is immensely empathetic and understand why Bob Ewell feels the way he does. One would need to be very understanding and patient to do as Atticus did because of the severity of Mr. Ewell's actions. It is extraordinary how Atticus was able to maintain his calm attitude even though Bob Ewell disrespected him so much. Over the course of the trial, Atticus has shown how remarkable of a person he is through his actions. Not many people would be able to keep their composure under the pressure and stress Atticus was put under. Harper Lee includes many amazing events in To Kill a Mockingbird.

To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 20-21 Journal Response

In To Kill a Mockingbird, the author included messages that were represented through certain characters. For example when Scout asked why Mr. Raymond had entrusted her and Dill with his deepest secret he replied "Because you're children and you can understand it" (201). This displays how people change their views as they et older. It exemplified how in result of society, people have certain standards and do not accept people who do not meet those standards. As one matures they become more aware of how the world and the people in it work. Older people might know more things about the world but younger children can be more accepting when they don't have the influences if society affecting their thoughts. Harper Lee represented deeper meanings through the specific quotes she included.

In this novel Harper Lee expressed life lessons through the characters. For instance, when in the courtroom Scout is wondering about the case and Jem tells her "There are things you don't understand" (210). This shows how Scout is too young to understand some things in life because he hasn't experienced as much as Jem. Also, she hasn't matured enough to comprehend certain things and realize the truth about them unlike Jem. It also is placed as it is to remind the reader of Scout's innocence and how she hasn't been completely exposed to the reality if the world. The messages in To Kill a Mockingbird are expressed through the characters' actions an words.