Jem cries
because Boo's father, Nathan Radley
, had cemented up the hole in the tree. Jem cries not just because there will be no more presents forthcoming but also (and especially) because this cuts off the children's contact with their new “phantom friend,” Boo.
Why is it significant that JEM had been crying?
Jem's crying is significant
because it is a defining moment when he begins to mature and not think of only himself
. He cries for Boo Radley. Jem feels sorry for him because he understands how lonely Boo must feel.
Why did Jem cry when the hole in the tree was cemented?
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.
What does the cemented hole in the tree symbolize?
When the tree is filled with cement, it symbolizes
the end of Boo Radley's attempts to communicate with the children
. He communicates with them through the gifts he leaves for them. These gifts symbolize the friendship he extends to them. When the tree is filled in, it symbolizes an obstacle in their friendship.
Why is Jem so upset when Mr Nathan Radley fills in his hollow tree with cement?
Carroll Khan, M.A. Nathan Radley tells Jem that he filled the knothole of the tree with cement
because it was dying
. Jem is wary of Nathan's reasoning and asks his father about the matter. Jem knows that Atticus won't lie to him, and Atticus's assessment of the tree's health contradicts Nathan's reasoning.
Why does Jem not cry in front of Scout?
Jem's reticence to cry in front of Scout
foreshadows his overflow of emotions following the Tom Robinson verdict
. After witnessing Tom Robinson's wrongful conviction, Jem cannot control his negative emotions and bursts into tears. At the beginning of chapter two, Scout writes, It was Jem's turn to cry.
Why is Jem sad at the end of Chapter 7?
Jem cries at the end of chapter 7
because he realizes that his chances of communicating with Boo Radley and developing a lasting friendship are gone
. … Once Jem speaks to Atticus, he recognizes that Nathan lied to him and purposefully filled the knothole with cement to prevent Boo from communicating with Jem and Scout.
Why is Jem crying in the beginning of Chapter 22?
Jem cries in chapter 22
because he feels a great injustice has been done to Tom
. Jem believes with all of his heart that Tom will be acquitted, so when the guilty verdict comes down, Jem is upset. He's so upset, angered, and saddened by what he sees as an injustice that he breaks down and cries.
How does Jem change by the end of Chapter 6?
but he is more ashamed at having deceived Atticus and possibly losing his trust.
Jem returns safely with the pants
, and it will be his last foray onto the Radley property in search of Boo.
Why does Jem keep his feelings secret?
Why does Jem keep his feelings secret from Atticus and Scout? Jem is more mature than Scout, and he sees that the person that is leaving things in the tree is most likely Boo Radley. Jem keeps these things a secret
because he knows that Boo will get in trouble if he is caught
.
What is ironic about the way Mrs Merriweather witnesses for the Lord?
It is quite ironic that
people who preach a Christian life do not see how un-Christian they act
. Mrs. Merriweather is the lead hypocrite as she spews nonsense about supporting T.
What does Boo Radley symbolize?
Symbolically, Boo represents
both Scout's childish understanding of the lives of people around her
, and also the genuine risks and dangers that face children as they grow up in the world. As a ghost-like figure, Boo also symbolizes aspects of the town's past, such as intolerance, inequality, and slavery.
What does the killing of a tree symbolizes?
Answer: the killing of tree symbolizes
how cruel the humans are to cut down the poor trees
.
Terms in this set (30) What secret does Jem share with Scout?
He says that when he returned for his pants, he found them patched and folded on the fence.
What 5 new gifts do they find in the knothole?
What new gifts do they find in the knothole?
A ball of twine, two carved soap images that looked like Jem and Scout
, a tarnished medal and a pocket watch on a chain with an aluminum knife.
What does Jem confide in Scout at the beginning of Chapter 7?
Jem reveals to Scout what happened on the night that
he got his pants caught
in the Radleys' fence in chapter seven. Scout knew that he had gone back for his pants, but when he came back that night with the pants, he didn't say anything about what had happened next.
