Chap 21-25 Music

May 28th, 2009 by

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I chose this song because it talks about life in jail. It is not related to Tom Robinson’s case specifically, though. I chose it because many people seem to be trapped behind a jail cell in these chapters. Atticus, for example, is locked in a world where he has to be the hero that revolutionizes the mind of men who don’t want to see the error in their ways. All black people in this book seem to be trapped working as servants for people with little idea how equal everyone is. Jem feels trapped between the world he knew, and the new world he’s beginning to figure out. Boo is trapped inside his father’s teachings and ways. And Tom is trapped in a world of pain he doesn’t deserve.

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Chapter 21-25 Notes

May 28th, 2009 by

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The case is over. Tom Robinson was sent to jail for doing nothing wrong. Ad everyone has an opinion about the case. Mr. Robinson knew it was coming; there is no hope, but a dull future in his opinion. Atticus feels that while he couldn’t get Tom off the charges, that there is still a chance it may be appealed. Miss Maudie thinks Atticus inspired a change from the people who are ahead of their time, waiting to make their beliefs a new reaity. Ewell is upset that he was made a fool of. Ms. Merriwether and Ms. Gates are upset over the unfortunate events happening to the black people, but is more upset that her black servents are distracter. Aunt Alexandria is upset that her brother is killing himself for the case. Calpurina is proud of Atticus for doing the right thing. Tom is just angry at what the results finalze for an innocent man. Helen just misses her husband. Everyone has an opinion over the case, some are similar, some are radical, and all concern Tom.

But nobody seems to care about Mayella. I know that may seem stupid, considering she lied just to send Tom to jail for not wanting her. But she sounds like she’s been through a lot. Her father beats her, her family is poor, and just plain mean, and she doesn’t have anybody. I bet her father forced her to lie. With as mad as Bob is, he’s probably beating her anyway just to get his frustration out. She may have one the case, but her life isn’t going to get better.

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Group Post-Chpts 21-25

May 26th, 2009 by

I chose this picture because it shows the female that represents justice tipping the balance. That shows corruption in the justice system. I believe this clearly reflects how the justice system was in the United States of America in the South in the time of the Jim Crow Laws and segregation. The justice system was tipping itself into corruption by being very race-oriented. That can cause unfair rulings. The picture also shows the female that represents justice whistling as if she were doing nothing wrong. That is how the justice system viewed its actions when it segregated. They believed nothing was wrong. It was accepted by the majority of white civilians and officials. 

-Jesús Espinoza

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Chpts 21-25 Initial Post

May 25th, 2009 by

In this section of reading, the jury finds Tom Robinson guilty of rape. Due to that ruling, Robinson can face the death penalty, but Atticus wants to appeal to a high court. Because of that sentencing, Jem, Scout, and Dill were very surprised for the reason that the majority of the evidence was on Robinson’s side. Considering the time and place To Kill a Mockingbird is set up, I was not surprised at the verdict at all. Almost one hundred percent of the time in the segregated South, juries would go for the white defendant/plaintiff, ultimately almost always making African-Americans into the losing party. I strongly oppose bias in the legal system because it transforms its purpose from justice all the way to favoritism. Robinson was obviously innocent because his story was strongly creditable due to its lack of contradictions, unlike the Ewells’ stories. It is very unjust to base a ruling on bias. That affects many, many people. Unfortunately, that unreasonable ruling caused Robinson his freedom, which ultimately led to his death in an escape attempt at the correctional facility he was being held at. It is sad that happened because as stated before, Atticus could have appealed for him.

-Jesús Espinoza

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Chapter 17-20

May 22nd, 2009 by

Prejudice is bad. Well, that’s a no brainer, but the only reason we, this generation, feels that way is because that’s how we’ve been taught. Thank G-d, though, that their teaching us. Or else America would never be as great as it is. America could have never been able to stand up from the ashes, unless everyone, of every ethnicities and cultures, worked together, and made America stand. It’s always been that way, even if people didn’t see it or appreciate it. Now though, we can see beyond our feelings, some teachings and truly try to be free a democracy. I chose this song because it gives me the inspiration to see things this way.

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Group Post-Chpts 17-20

May 21st, 2009 by

 

 

 

            I chose this picture because it shows a child, and children represent innocence. I believe Tom Robinson has a high degree of innocence in him. Due to that innocence, people around him tend to take advantage of him. That is what is happening in the case; people are just treating him as if he were a child. It is very cruel for people to take advantage of him in that way. It is simply not right at all. Tom Robinson should realize that his innocence can be seen as a weakness by some people, and he should take care of himself.

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Chapter 17-20

May 21st, 2009 by

In chapters 17 through 20, the case finally happens. The book has been leading up to these chapters since chapter 3. And I have to say, Harper Lee did a good job writing it. Because even though we always thought we knew what the result would be, it still gave us the hope that the jury’s decision could be different. That maybe racism could take a break, and Tom Robinson could go free as he always should have. However, that didn’t happen, and as sad as it is for me to write this, the fact that Tom goes to jail keeps the whole book together. I mean, if Tom had ben declared innocent, it would have kept To Kill a Mockingbird just a book, and not a reminder that life isn’t fair, but it’s the only life we have to change and make better. It keeps the book realistic and bitter sweet. 

Another part of the chapters that are sticking out at me is Mr. Raymond. He pretended to drink whisky out of a paper bag when in actuality he was drinking a soda. His reasoning for it was that it gave everyone else an excuse as to why he acted the way he did. I think he was taking the cowards way out, because its easy to act crazy when everyone else thinks your drunk; its harder to be yourself, who might be a little crazy, and have everyone hate you. I wonder how his children feel, knowing their father has to pretend to be drunk for him to love them in public? He might be way ahead of his time, emotionally, but he’s got a long way to go before he’s anyone’s hero.

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Why Mary J Blige’s “No More Drama”? Chapter 17-20

May 19th, 2009 by

There was a lot of drama in these chapters, which is mostly why I chose this song.

 

“Oh no
No more
No more drama

In my, in my… life”

 

“Broken heart again
Another lesson learned
That I know your friends
Or else you will get burned
Gotta count on me”

Especially in the ending of chapter 13, it was easy to see how Atticus was hard he was struggling as a single parent, with only his sister and Calpurnia as a maternal figure to his two children, but he’s trying.

 

“It’s up to us to choose
Whether we win or lose
And I choose to win”

Chapter 14, though, seemed like the start of a different kind of drama. The case drama seems to rise even more so as a gang threatens Atticus, and Tom. Atticus knows he can’t win the case just because of all the prejudice in the people, however he’s trying and that makes him a winner to me.

 

“No more tears (no more tears, I’m tired of crying every night)
No more fears (no more fears I really don’t wanna cry)”

Chapter 15, despite its seriousness, made me smile. Scout is amazing and she doesn’t even know it. She single handedly stopped the crowd from escalating with the 3 men in her life left to stand behind her looking stupid. She didn’t even realize the seriousness of her actions, but she stopped a huge crowd from escalating.

 

“Tired of all this drama”

I’m sure Scout, Atticus, Jem, and Alexandria are tired of all this drama and can’t wait for it to be over and done with.

 

“No more drama”

Unfortunately, chapter 16 just gave the sense of impending drama. All it did was show everyone around the trial, leaving everyone just waiting and wondering if we will ever get to find out the results of the trial.

 

Hooh it feels so good
When you let go
Of all the drama in your life
Now you’re free from all the pain (free from all the pain)
Free from all the games (free from all the games)
Free from all the stress (free from all the stress)
So find your happiness

 

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Group Post-Chpts 13-16

May 18th, 2009 by

 

I chose this picture because I believe it reflects how different the ideology is between the children (Jem and Scout) compared to Aunt Alexandria’s. In the book, there are many passages that show that she despises African-Americans, but the children do not exhibit signs of hate like their aunt. I believe that Aunt Alexandria was heavily influences by the hateful environment of the south in the early to mid 20th century, therefore, she is very hateful towards African-Americans. On the other hand, I believe that Atticus never taught his children to hat other people because of their race or differences. He taught them to love anyone. That is why the children do no show that they hate African-Americans. 

-Jesús Espinoza 

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Chapter 10-12 Music

May 17th, 2009 by

I chose the song, “I Will Be” by Wyonna Judd, because Atticus, and Jem had tough challenges to face and live up to. Atticus, first in life, first with the issue, had to face dealing with a gun again. The way he fought tooth and nail to not carry a gun again, despite the situation, showed that it was something he didn’t want to do with some personal qualms concerning it. However, he had to and so he did it. Jem had to forgive himself and Ms. Dubose after dealing with her vicious insults and then her tear jerking death. He does manage to do it, though with a chip on his shoulder and a hard lesson to learn.

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