Week 4 homework

A reflective response to chapters 9-11. A few weeks have passed since Mrs Dubose died and Jem has had some time to think about the events of the last few months. In role as Jem, write a response in which you reflect on these events and what they mean.

Jem: I hate her so much. She was stubborn, and inconsiderate, and I actually really enjoyed reading to her, even though she never listened to what I was saying. I sort of liked her near the end, but I would never want anybody else to know. 
It's been pretty hectic these last few months. I've been very moody lately, and I'm glad Atticus and Calprica were able to keep Scout out of my hair. I just find her so annoying. I do feel sorry though, she is such a nice girl.
Back to Mrs Dubose, she was sweet, and she grows on you. I believe the main reason why I seemed so mean to her was because Scout was. It was just like peer pressure.
I know Mrs Dubose really liked me, why else would she give me that box? The flower was there to remind me that when things get tough, don't take it out on someone, or something. Calm down. Take time out to become one with nature, get a better view of life from a better perspective.
I know I have done some odd things these past few months, and some I'm not that happy about, but its my life, and I have the power to let it grow into something beautiful, or watch it wither and die.

Week 3 homework

Events in the story which indicate Boo has come out

•   The little odd-and-ends left in the secret compartment in the tree

•   When Scout is in the tyre and it hits the front door - she hears laughing

•   Hey attempt to give a note to Boo Radley by attaching it to a fishing line and tapping it onto the window

•   When Jem leaves his trousers at the Radley house and when he went back to get them were folded and stitched

•   When Boo gives Scout the blanket after the fire

Atticus's reflection

I cannot fail to understand why the children did not see Boo Radley. I remember looking over my should one minute, and the next they had the blanket. 

I used to be friends with the Radley's, until they became hermits. I remember Boo, he was a good kid, just hanged out with the wrong crowd. I just hope, for the sake of my children, they do not end up like poor Boo. Alone, desperate, wanting a better life. 
The children were not paying attention to what was going on near them, only what was more interesting. Scout was very tired when I got her up and sat her next to the Radleys. Jem wasn't as tired, but still wasn't able to pay attention or comprehend what was happening. With their thoughts preoccupied as to what Miss Maudie would say about her house being burnt to the ground, they failed to notice Boo come out and present them with a blanket. 
At first, I didn't believe the children that they hadn't moved, but when I thought about it, Boo has taken a liking to Scout and Jem. The children are now tucked away, safely, in their beds. Probably dreaming about Boo and the house.