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Well, Indian-heads—well, they come from the Indians. They’re real strong magic, they make you have good luck
. Not like fried chicken when you’re not lookin’ for it, but things like long life ‘n’ good health, ‘n’ passin’ six-weeks tests… these are real valuable to somebody.
What do the Indian pennies symbolize?
The reader can infer that the Indian-head pennies inside the knothole were
a gift to Jem and Scout
and not randomly hidden. The anonymous gift-giver wanted to make sure that both Jem and Scout received a gift, which is why he left two Indian-head pennies, one for each child.
Why do the kids have a problem with taking the pennies To Kill a Mockingbird?
The two shiny Indian-head pennies were the final gifts
the children received
in the knothole from their mysterious benefactor. The pennies seemed to trigger more of a response from Jem than Scout; to Jem, they were magical tokens of good fortune, and probably the most valuable items the children had yet received.
What new game do Jem Scout and Dill play?
Dill arrives two days later to spend the summer. After an argument with Scout, Jem suggests they play a new game called “
Boo Radley
,” which Scout recognizes as Jem’s attempt to prove his bravery. Against Scout’s better judgement, they enact Boo’s life with great gusto until Atticus learns of the game.
What is learned about Jem and Scout from their different reactions to the gum and pennies in the knothole?
What is learned about Jem and Scout from their diverse reaction to the pennies in the knot-hole?
Both Jem and Scout are curious about who is leaving the trinkets in the knot-hole
. … Scout fears getting caught and is more concerned about Atticus’ disapproval and hurting Boo’s feelings. You just studied 2 terms!
What is the value of Indian Head pennies?
| DATE GOOD EXTREMELY FINE | 1861 Indian Head Penny $25 $110 | 1862 Indian Head Penny $10 $50 | 1863 Indian Head Penny $10 $50 | 1864 Indian Head Penny $20 $100 |
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What is the symbolism of Scout’s tree?
Throughout the novel, the reclusive Boo Radley gives Jem and Scout small gifts via the knothole in the oak tree which is located in his yard. The oak tree could symbolize
friendship, compassion, and communication
.
Why is TKAM banned?
Banned and challenged
for racial slurs and their negative effect on students
, featuring a “white savior” character, and its perception of the Black experience.
Who does Atticus say killed Ewell?
As the men argue, Atticus realizes that
Boo Radley
killed Ewell, and it is Boo who Tate is trying to protect. They finally agree that Ewell did fall on his own knife, a decision Scout fully understands. Boo sees Jem one more time and then asks Scout to take him home.
Why does Jem cry at the end of Chapter 7?
In Chapter Seven, Jem cries
when he realizes that Mr. Radley cemented the knot-hole in the tree
, not because it was dying, but because he aimed to keep Boo from leaving the children gifts. This is one more example of how the Radley’s cut Boo off from the world.
Why do Dill and Jem stop playing with Scout?
What does he say to the children? Atticus finally stops the games Jem, Dill and Scout were playing
because he doesn’t want the children bothering Boo Radley
, and thought it was rude that they were openly making fun of the Radleys for everyone to see.
Why did Scout quit the game?
In this little drama, Scout plans Mrs. Radley and is responsible for sweeping the porch, while Dill plays Mr. … In Chapter 4, Scout wants to quit their game
because she is sure that Atticus knows, and because she heard laughter from inside the Radley house
.
Why do Jem and Dill exclude Scout?
She explains that Dill and Jem only call her to come and hang out when they need a third party present. Scout feels bitter that she is no longer part of their group, and Scout expresses her displeasure when they call her a “girl.” Jem and
Dill use Scout’s gender
to exclude her from activities.
At the end of the chapter, we learn that Scout
hears someone laughing from behind the window of the Radley house
. The gum and tire incident are significant because, for the first time, the children realize that they have made contact with Boo.
Why do Dill and Jem want to give Boo Radley a note?
The reason that they want to do this is that
they are fascinated with the idea of Boo Radley
. To them, he is like some sort of a monster. He is not a real person — just someone to make up stories about and use as the basis for games. So they think that they can prove their bravery and daring by getting a note to him.
Why was Jem so angry and scared?
Why was Jem furious with Scout and how did he get even? When Jem talks about the Hot Steams, Scout contradicts him and makes him look bad! He is bold and has lots of pride! When she makes him look bad he is extremely embarrassed and
very angry
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