Why can't a mad dog simply be mad.

One of you once asked me.

"Aren't we reading too much into these symbols? Did the authors really intend the symbols to represent  what we say they do?"

Well, what if you could ask the authors themselves? Find their answers by clicking below.

From the author's mouth
http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=30937

Select two symbols from each text WAPZ and TKAM. Write responses to the following questions for each symbol selected.

1. What is the literary purpose of the selected symbol?

2. How is the symbol reflective of the context of the novel?

3. In view of the authors' responses above, do you think the symbol was consciously or subconsciously chosen by the author? Give reasons for your answer.

Boo Who?

Boo Radley Significance Part 1

Read assigned chapters to glean information and write notes on Arthur Radley. This assignment is due on 6th April Thursday

Chapter 1

1. What does the chapter reveal about Boo and his background?
2. What do the children feel and think about him?

Chapter 4

1. What items does Boo leave in the Knot-hole for the children?
2. Comment on the low laughter coming from the house.

Chapter 5

1. Miss Maudie, a minor character reveals important information about the Radleys. What does she reveal about religion and religious prejudice in Maycomb?
2. How does Jem plan to communicate with Boo? Would you say that their perception of him is changing? Why?

Chapter 6

1. Comment on the night-time raid and its relation to facing one’s fears.
2. How is a suspenseful atmosphere created?

Chapter 7

1. What is interesting about Jem’s breeches (trousers) ?
2. What reason is given to the knot-hole being sealed?
3. What would you say the knot-hole symbolizes?
4. How does sickness relate to the society?

Chapter 8

1. What is significant about the blanket on Scout’s shoulder when Miss Maudie’s house catches fire?

Chapter 29
When speaking to Heck Tate about their attack on the night of Halloween, Scout identifies Boo Radley as the man who carried Jem home.

1. How are Boo's actions consistent with his previous relationship with the children?
2. What is the significance of Boo in this chapter?

Chapter 30
Atticus introduces Author to Scout.

1. Discuss the thematic and symbolic reference to mockingbirds and innocence.
2. What reason is given to the knot-hole being sealed?
3. What would you say the knot-hole symbolizes?
4. How does sickness relate to the society?

Homework

Write an article about Boo Radley. Describes his character, including what he did and any interesting things about the character.Include quotations from interviews from neighbors and even himself.
Create a catchy headline and include a picture that accompanies the article.