Molly Walsh
Post 1 for To Kill a Mockingbird
April 16, 2012
To Kill a Mockingbird is a really compelling and interesting book so far. I really like all of the characters like Scout, Jem, Dill, and Atticus. I think Scout is a true character and having her narrate the story makes the book more personal and relatable. I prefer books that are in the first person because I get to learn the emotions and experiences first hand and the story seems more personal than having it in the third person. There are many themes that I can see that will arise in the book as it gets deeper and as the plot thickens.
I want to analyze Scout and Atticus in a later post as I get to know them a little better, but for now I want to talk about her brother, Jem and my first impressions of him. Jem appears to be a typical American boy growing up during the depression, but I think he also has a deeper side that he doesn’t like to show through, but can’t get rid of. Obviously, he doesn’t like to talk about his mother and that is a part of him that cuts deep below the surface. I find Jem’s fascination with Boo Radley very interesting because he’s so intent on trying to see and know who Boo is. Jem’s so sure that he’s some sort of monster, or crazy, even though he’s never been seen Boo himself. It is apparent that Jem has a strong adventurous streak and loves to take risks without thinking about the consequences. For example, in chapter 6 when he goes to look into Boo Radley's yard and his windows there is someone with a shotgun and as they run away, they hear a shot go off. Jem and Dill only barely escape, Jem loosing his pants in the process. His obsession with Boo was probably something that was a fun way to pass the time, but in a way, it seemed like more.
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