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	Part 2 To Kill a Mockingbird Response By jennifer.chick@rsu4.org 1 month ago \| Last Post: 3 days ago Forum To Kill a Mockingbird Responses
	we bolth said that atticus was affected pretty hard becuase he was the one who was trying to do right 3 days ago By wgouc... My response relates to yours because I also think Atticus is the most impacted one because of the fact that he is defending a black person. 4 days ago By msvar... I think Atticus was really impacted by the trial because he was defending Tom Robinsson while a lot of people were against both and his family. A moment that shows success is in the quote, “All around us and in the balcony on the opposite wall, the Negros were getting to their feet.” (Lee, 241) This shows that Atticus earned a lot of respect from the black people. I the quote “Your father’s no better then the **** and trash he works for.” (Lee,1 17). It shows that people lose respect for Atticus and talk bad about him to his children. 4 days ago By msvar... view all posts
	Into the Wild Chapters 15-Epilogue By jyoung98 1 month ago \| Last Post: 4 days ago Forum Into the Wild
	I agree on all of your points that what Krakauer was trying to do was let his inspirations out as well as writing information about McCandless too, and the best thing about the book is that while Krakauer went out and wrote a book that was going to be very discussion oriented, he merely decided to make it open ended so more questions arise and even let the author himself draw more conclusions. Sometimes being biased can be looked at as not concealing the truth, but he wrote so much and put so many themes that there's multiple truths. If he actually visited Chris McCandless, what would've happened from all the information we have? 4 days ago By Glebe... I think it would be a litte confusing if Krakauer was stating his opinion so much without knowing he died. I'm sure it would have been quite obvious if we didn't know. I also think if we didn't know we would focus more on trying to figure out how it will end, instead of reading it to learn about McCandless. If the book was written more as a thriller would people feel differently? 4 days ago By ipier... I agree I think his writing was only written because of his obsession with him. I think he needed to share his story to explain why he was so obsessed with him. I think it would've been a better book if it was based more on facts then his opinions on him. Whos someone you know so much about, that you could write a book on? 4 days ago By ipier... view all posts
	Into the Wild 10-14 By jyoung98 2 months ago \| Last Post: 4 days ago Forum Into the Wild
	I agree with putting his story at the end of the book. I think his story did add information, but adding it to the end of the book would be respectful while also causing readers to have more of an open perspective on McCandless 4 days ago By ipier... When you say it does add to the story, what exactly makes it inappropriate? that made me curious. I disagree with this because I think there was no way for him to state his opinion without giving the evidence of the story. I think it reverts back to if the persons dead who really has a say of if it's inappropriate or not. What are your thoughts on if someone who knew nothing about the Alaskan wilderness wrote a book and didn't insert themselves? Would that be better? 4 days ago By ipier... I agree that it was perfectly ethical and help take a look into McCandless mindset. Im surprised you think it takes away from the story while still believing its ethical. Im surprised how similar are views are on this. It makes me wonder if some people view it as inappropriate, where is the line drawn or what would make it appropriate. Do you think since it was human nature this could happen to anyone? 5 days ago By ipier... view all posts
	Scottsboro Boys By jennifer.chick@rsu4.org 1 month ago \| Last Post: 5 days ago Forum To Kill a Mockingbird Historical Context 2
	Learning about the Scottsboro Boys helped me understand the book better. They were treated unfairly because of their race, like Tom Robinson. Their skin color changed how others saw them. The quote, “Now don't you be so confident, Mr. Jem, I ain’t never seen any jury decide in favor of a colored man over a white man” (Lee. 238), shows that juries rarely sided with black people. The article about the Scottsboro Boys also shows that when Harper Lee was young, she didn’t fully understand the injustices around her, and the Scottsboro Boys also didn’t understand their poor treatment. The article states that an angry white mob surrounded the jail, prompting the sheriff to call in the National Guard to prevent a lynching (History.com). This is similar to when a mob surrounded Tom Robinson's jail cell while Scout remained confused: “You know what we want,” another man said. “Get aside from the door, Mr. Finch” (Lee 172). These examples highlight how racism led to mistreatment based on skin color. 5 days ago By kmini... I also talked about how the jury convicting Tom as guilty was similar to how the all white Jury in the Scottsboro boys case convicted them as guilty. It was unfair how even when it was evident that they were innocent they were all sentenced to death. Even Jem knew how wrong this was, ""'t's all right to talk like that ---can't any Christian judges an' lawyers make up for heathen juries," Jem Muttered" (Lee 246). He called them heathens for their racist and unjust decisions. 5 days ago By lvale... The case of the Scottsboro Boys helps me understand how society had its influence on the judicial system when it came to racism and sexism, these influences are the same reason why the white jury chose the Ewell side in the trial. The event of the trial was inspired by the Scottsboro Boys case. Like Tom, a group of men in the 1930s were falsely accused of rape after a bad interaction with women and sent to trial that would mean life or death. They were convicted guilty by an all white jury in both cases. In the Scottsboro case, the judge gave one of the boys a fighting chance to be proven innocent. A similar action happened when the Judge gave Tom a fighting chance by appointing Atticus to be his Lawyer, “Did it ever occur to you that Judge Taylor naming Atticus to defend that boy was no accident” (Lee 246)? The case of a judge doing something good for a defendant was explained in the article, “Judge Horton suspended the death sentence and granted Patterson a new trial” (History.com). Even though they had someone to help them the impact society’s racism had on the jury failed the defendants. The adversity of sexism also is shown in this instance as people saw women as fragile and innocent so they would believe their word yet patronize them in the process. Racism was also evident in both the Scottsboro case and Tom’s trial where angry mobs of people would hear the news and become violent and angry, attacking the jails the defendants were being confined in. The Scottsboro Boys were targeted, “An angry white mob surrounded the jail, leading the local sheriff to call in the Alabama National Guard to prevent a lynching” (History.com). White men from Maycomb County planned an attack on Tom, “Shadows became substance as light revealed solid shapes moving toward the jail door” (Lee 171). These instances proved how violence could be provoked just by the disgust someone has for black people in the 1930s. 5 days ago By lvale... view all posts
	Into the Wild Chapters 6-9 By jyoung98 2 months ago \| Last Post: 5 days ago Forum Into the Wild
	Even though Krakauer is showing us Chris McCandless's faults, I think he is still to forgiving of him. Sometimes Krakauers bias shines through and we can see him writing Chris in a way that lifts him instead of showing his faults. I think that if another author wrote Chris's story and researched it, we would see a very different version of Chris. My first thoughts of McCandless were that he is being careless and reckless. Chris’s trips started in a more innocent and reasonable way. In less isolate areas, with reasonable climates. When he decided to go to Alaska is when I felt it was taken too far. Not bringing the proper gear and only having a small bag of rice felt like he was trying to prove a point by being unprepared. Although I don't think he had a death sentence I do think that it fits his narriative of having this ambition. 5 days ago By nfour... I think Krakauer tries to have a very balanced view. He tries to state his good qualities while also giving his flaws to try to have an open perspective. I think because Krakauer and McCandless are much alike though, its difficult for Krakauer to not be overly forgiving on him. He portrays McCandless in a much better light than someone could have if they were less forgiving. I think McCandless is a mix of both. I think he is an idealist with courage, while also being an unprepared person. I dont think it was that he was overconfident though, I simply think he just didn't care. I think he had a dream and didn't care for anyone elses opinions on it. When more experienced individuals offered him advice, I think his lack of reciprocation was just because he was a free spirit who couldn't grasp the concept of death yet. He was a young kid and just was intentionally careless with his decisions. 6 days ago By ipier... I agree with everything you have said here Lily. I also find Krakauer unbearably forgiving of Chris even when he's someone who is clearly so unprepared. I also enjoy when you said that you think Krakauer looks up to Chris. Personally, I see this as reasoning of why he may be so forgiving of his character, as Chris completed something Krakauer never could. Do you think you would've liked Chris more as a character (or less) if Krauker hadn't been so biased towards him? 6 days ago By lbail... view all posts
	Into the Wild Chapters 1-5 By jyoung98 2 months ago \| Last Post: 5 days ago Forum Into the Wild
	I also struggle separating myself from social media. It is so interesting to see how other people live their lives. I feel like if I stopped using social media I would become disconnected from my friends as they wouldn't be able to update me on what they've been up too and I wouldnt be able to see them posting. I think that it would be unreasonable to limit screen time as it would only make me want to use it more. I think that going cold-turkey would be the best way to quit social media. 5 days ago By nfour... I agree with you that giving up the desire to have fun drinks, as difficult as it would be, would definetly benefit peoples health. I was surprised when you said you wish you could get two rushes everyday! If I had two rushes I would never sleep again. I like what you quoted "what fun drinks should I have today?" As I also ask myself that question. Being able to try different flavor combinations in definetly one of the most fun elements of getting a rush. I totally relate to this post. Specifically, when you talk about living near aroma Joe's. Living only a few minutes from an Aroma Joes makes me feel obligated to go through the driv-thru on my way to school. The convenience of getting a quick fix of caffeine makes it a no brainier for me. After reading your post I wonder how much money I would be saving if I stopped spending the $7.40 everyday. Your post makes me wonder just how many people are getting a fun drinks everyday. How much money are this big drink companies scamming us for? I'm sure there are study's surrounding this. How much a person spends on caffinated drinks. Whats your favorite flavor combinations? how often do you visit Aroma Joe's? 5 days ago By nfour... What a thought-provocing post. I love the descriptions you added about waking up and doing your daily routine. It really contrasts to Chris McCandless story. I agree that money is definetly the biggest stresser in most peoples life. I am also constantly worrying about it. I now also wish that money wasn't real. Being able to walk into a store and just grab whatever you please. But sadly a world like this is unrealistic and would cause major issues to our economy. This makes me want to be a kid again. Living in blissful ignorance around money. Not having to deal with paying for anything. I wish I didnt know what taxes were and credit. I think that your dreams of not wanting to deal with money aren't so out of the ordinary. The idea of money not being real is taken too far everyday by the thousands of people that steal. Only they have to face the reprocussions. This brings in the question of morals. If stealing was legal would you do? Or do you think that the company having to take the loss will stop you. 5 days ago By nfour... view all posts
	The Murder of Emmett Till By jennifer.chick@rsu4.org 1 month ago \| Last Post: 5 days ago Forum To Kill a Mockingbird Historical Context 2
	I agree that both the articles are racist, and that black people were treated so bad and treated differently then other people just because of the color of their skin and where they come are from. 5 days ago By acote... I agree with you because this did really portray the injustice towards colored people in this novel. 5 days ago By jmcka... This article helps me understand how the book shows the reality of racism during this time, Like Emmett Tills story, Harper Lee experiences growing up in the South her whole life influenced how she writes about the unfair treatment in her book. One quote that stood out to me is when Simon Wright describes Emmett Till as someone who "had no sense of danger" (McBirney), which highlights the innocence of Emmett and how unaware of the dangers he faced in the South where they are from. This connects to a moment in To Kill A Mockingbird when Scout and Jem are unaware of the dangers around them, such as like when they encounter innocence and lack of understanding towards the racism in their world is similar. This connects to a moment in To Kill A Mockingbird when Atticus Finch explains, "But there is one way in this country which all men are created equal, and that is a Courthouse" (Lee 233). This shows the reality of racism during this time, much like Emmett Tills case, where justice was not served with the ideas of equality. This relates to racism, as both Emmett Tills murder and Tom Robinson's trail demonstrates how the racism led to unfair treatment of colored people. 5 days ago By jmcka... view all posts
	Women in the Great Depression Era By jennifer.chick@rsu4.org 3 months ago \| Last Post: 5 days ago Forum To Kill a Mockingbird Historical Context 1
	This response relates to mine because we both talked about sexism towards woman 5 days ago By acote... This article helps me understand the book more because during the 1930’s it reveals the racism and the sexism towards black women. This relates to the novel because women aren't allowed to voice their opinion or have a say in anything. And in the book if you were a woman in the 1930’s and wanted to marry you were not the kind of person to get an education and you wouldn't get many opportunities for an education. In the article it says,“The women that did engage in academia often limited their involvement due to the fact that if they planned to marry” (Flannery This quote connects to a situation in the book where Jem is telling Scout is being like a girl “I declare to the Lord you’re getting more like a girl every day!” (Lee 52) This leads back to the sexism because Jem is telling scout she is acting more girly. 1 week ago By acote... This response relates to mine because we both wrote about the expectations that women had during this time period and that they had lower education. 2 weeks ago By msvar... view all posts
	Part 1 To Kill a Mockingbird Response By jennifer.chick@rsu4.org 2 months ago \| Last Post: 5 days ago Forum To Kill a Mockingbird Responses
	i like that you chose this moment becuase i feel like it was super important almost like a turing point 5 days ago By wgouc... My response relates to yours because we used the same quote. We also both talked about how it impacted Scout and Jem. 7 days ago By msvar... In my opinion one of the biggest impactful moments speaking about racism, in To Kill A Mockingbird, is when Atticus is defending Tom Robinson. I feel like this makes Scout and Jem understand more about how the society works because a lot of people turn towards them and say bad things about Atticus, and their family. The quote from Mrs. Dubose, "Your father’s no better than the n** and trash he works for" (Lee, p.117) is an example of that because that’s a bad thing said towards their dad. 7 days ago By msvar... view all posts
	Harper Lee's Life By jennifer.chick@rsu4.org 3 months ago \| Last Post: 6 days ago Forum To Kill a Mockingbird Historical Context 1
	I agree on how racism is very heavily connecting between the article and the book. 6 days ago By grack... I noticed in this article, it mentions a previous example of ‘Atticus’ losing a trial defending black men “As said earlier, he once defended two black men accused of killing a white storekeeper; both men were eventually convicted and hanged.”(TIME.com) Again, it seems like the jury was likely biased against the black men, just like the Tom Robinson trial in the book, where the general consensus in the public is that being racist is okay. This is shown all over the book, even against family “‘N****-lover!’ He yelled.”(Lee 95) Everyday racism was normal to everyone, and the article pointed that out by giving us even more examples. 6 days ago By grack... I would like to know how you believe this is connected to the book, because as far as I have read Scout doesn't seem to have ever Dreamt of being famous? 2 weeks ago By t.hyd... view all posts

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