Monday, March 5, 2012
Atticus Finch: The Same Man at Home & in Public (SDH's class)
What is the main idea in Chapter 6?
The theme of chapter six is that the boys were curious and wanted to see Boo. They didn’t listen to what Atticus said to just leave Boo alone and let him do what he wants. The kids curiosity over came there better judgment or they just want to listen. There can be a few things taken out of this chapter, one that they should have listened to Atticus. Two that there curiosity if not careful will get you into some serous trouble. Lastly three that they shouldn’t go nosing around in people personal space. Also that the boys were pushing Scout away because she was scared and new better. “ I declare to the Lord you are gettin’ more like a girl every day!” She was listening to Atticus. Dill and Jeb said for her to go home but she didn’t want to.
~ Nichola H.
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Curiosity can certainly get you in a lot of trouble. As you said, the main theme in chapter six is that the boys were curious about Boo and wanted to see him. Expanding on your theme, the boys choose to listen to Atticus throughout almost the entire summer. Then, on Dill's last day they tried to sneak a peak at Boo through a loose shutter on the Radley's property. Unfortunately they got caught by Mr. Radley and his shotgun. "..."Oh. Did he hit him?" "No," said Miss Stephanie. "Shot in the air. Scared him pale, though. Says if anybody sees a white nigger around, that's the one. Says he's got the other barrel waitin' for the next sound he hears in that patch..."" Later, Jem, Dill and Scout are able to avoid the worst of Atticus' anger by lying about what they had done. Curiosity can certainly get you in trouble and put you in circumstances where you are possibly going to get hurt.
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