Chapter 3: Begin a list of items found in the tree. What do you think they mean?
There were many different objects that Jem and Scout found underneath the oak tree. They might not
know who it’s from, but I agree with them that the objects found in the tree are gifts. Now, I will make
another assumption, since the tree is near the Radley place, I assume it’s Boo Radley. Here are the
objects that they have found. Chewing gum- lots of it. Scout’s first reaction was to stuff it in her mouth,
so we can assume that she loves them and the giver knows it. Later they find a wedding ring box with
two shiny Indian head pennies, which were probably highly valued by the owner, and he is willing to
give it up as a gift. The twine is quite a useful tool and maybe meant as a helpful gift. The medal and the
pocket watch with the chain and knife are obviously worth a lot both in money value and precious to
the owner. The two statues were made to resemble Scout and Jem, and shows that he’s been observing
them and trying to know them. This ties in with the thought that, Boo Radley isn’t really a “Bogeyman”
but he might actually be someone of character.
Daniel C.
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