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Post by MsElliott on Nov 10, 2015 23:24:39 GMT
Which of the following lines from the text, in isolation, best illustrates how Scout struggles to make up her mind about which source of information to believe about Mr. Dolphus Raymond - the prohibitions she's received from others or the direct experiences she herself has gathered through personal interactions? Explain the reasoning behind your choice.
A: "As Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man I accepted his invitation reluctantly, but I followed Dill."
B: "Somehow, I didn't think Atticus would like it if we became friendly with Mr. Raymond, and I knew Aunt Alexandra wouldn't."
C: "I had a feeling that I shouldn't be here listening to this sinful man who had mixed children and didn't care who knew it, but he was fascinating."
D: "I liked his smell: it was of leather, horses, cottonseed. He wore the only English riding boots I had ever seen."
E: "'Hee hee,' said Mr. Raymond, evidently taking delight in corrupting a child. 'Dill, you watch out, now,' I warned."
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Post by Cassandra on Nov 11, 2015 1:35:21 GMT
I think statement C is accurate because she was having an feeling that she shouldn't be talking to him because of the prejudice already around him, but at the same time she feels fascinated by the man because she'd never spoken to m before.
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Post by elisegrant on Nov 12, 2015 10:55:40 GMT
I think line C as it shows that she is aware that the people of Macomb would frown upon her if they saw her associating herself with Mr Raymond, but then it also shows that she has't fallen victim to the prejudice that controls the majority of the town. Scout is intrigued by him too because she hasn't met anyone like him before as he chooses to life his life almost as a secret as he makes people think he is "in the clutches of whiskey," and also uses this an excuse for his lifestyle choices. “Because your children and you can understand it,” is why he chooses to share his little secret, knowing that they haven't been subjected to the prejudice.
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Post by isabelleewert on Nov 12, 2015 10:55:45 GMT
I also think that statement C is the most correct to Scout's feelings towards Mr Dolphus Raymond. Scout is a very curious and inquisitive who is interested in the unknown. Although she knew of the stigma and prejudice that surrounds Mr Raymond and his family she was still curious to speak with him. She respects Atticus's unprejudiced opinions about judging people for who they are not on their family background or race so she is intrigued by his side of events.
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Post by isabelleewert on Nov 12, 2015 11:02:58 GMT
I think line C as it shows that she is aware that the people of Macomb would frown upon her if they saw her associating herself with Mr Raymond, but then it also shows that she has't fallen victim to the prejudice that controls the majority of the town. Scout is intrigued by him too because she hasn't met anyone like him before as he chooses to life his life almost as a secret as he makes people think he is "in the clutches of whiskey," and also uses this an excuse for his lifestyle choices. “Because your children and you can understand it,” is why he chooses to share his little secret, knowing that they haven't been subjected to the prejudice. I think that Scout is somewhat understanding of the racial division however, she still doesn't judge people on that and she also knows how she would be frowned upon by the town's people for associating with him. She is curious about Mr Raymond's act he puts on and his personal choice to live as he does. |
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Post by kate Fincham on Nov 12, 2015 22:02:39 GMT
Which of the following lines from the text, in isolation, best illustrates how Scout struggles to make up her mind about which source of information to believe about Mr. Dolphus Raymond - the prohibitions she's received from others or the direct experiences she herself has gathered through personal interactions? Explain the reasoning behind your choice. A: "As Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man I accepted his invitation reluctantly, but I followed Dill." B: "Somehow, I didn't think Atticus would like it if we became friendly with Mr. Raymond, and I knew Aunt Alexandra wouldn't." C: "I had a feeling that I shouldn't be here listening to this sinful man who had mixed children and didn't care who knew it, but he was fascinating." D: "I liked his smell: it was of leather, horses, cottonseed. He wore the only English riding boots I had ever seen." E: "'Hee hee,' said Mr. Raymond, evidently taking delight in corrupting a child. 'Dill, you watch out, now,' I warned." I think line C best represents scout's innner conflict in these chapters, as it shows her own curiosity is begining to outweigh the misconceptions about Mr. Raymond that she has been taught by other members of her society. |
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Post by Cassandra on Nov 12, 2015 22:03:01 GMT
I also think that statement C is the most correct to Scout's feelings towards Mr Dolphus Raymond. Scout is a very curious and inquisitive who is interested in the unknown. Although she knew of the stigma and prejudice that surrounds Mr Raymond and his family she was still curious to speak with him. She respects Atticus's unprejudiced opinions about judging people for who they are not on their family background or race so she is intrigued by his side of events. Yes, I think there is alot of prejudice in this scene and also social expectations as well with Mr Raymond living down to acting like a drunk so people can have a reason for why he lives why he lives. |
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Post by zoewatson on Nov 12, 2015 22:24:20 GMT
I think statement C is accurate because she was having an feeling that she shouldn't be talking to him because of the prejudice already around him, but at the same time she feels fascinated by the man because she'd never spoken to m before. I think this is also one of the moments where we see Scout be a lot more mature that most people her age. |
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Post by elisegrant on Nov 12, 2015 22:26:15 GMT
Which of the following lines from the text, in isolation, best illustrates how Scout struggles to make up her mind about which source of information to believe about Mr. Dolphus Raymond - the prohibitions she's received from others or the direct experiences she herself has gathered through personal interactions? Explain the reasoning behind your choice. A: "As Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man I accepted his invitation reluctantly, but I followed Dill." B: "Somehow, I didn't think Atticus would like it if we became friendly with Mr. Raymond, and I knew Aunt Alexandra wouldn't." C: "I had a feeling that I shouldn't be here listening to this sinful man who had mixed children and didn't care who knew it, but he was fascinating." D: "I liked his smell: it was of leather, horses, cottonseed. He wore the only English riding boots I had ever seen." E: "'Hee hee,' said Mr. Raymond, evidently taking delight in corrupting a child. 'Dill, you watch out, now,' I warned." I think line C best represents scout's innner conflict in these chapters, as it shows her own curiosity is begining to outweigh the misconceptions about Mr. Raymond that she has been taught by other members of her society. I feel she is also not effected by prejudice as if she was, she wouldn't be talking to him as she would not associate herself with him. |
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Post by laurah on Nov 12, 2015 22:33:23 GMT
I think line C best represents scout's innner conflict in these chapters, as it shows her own curiosity is begining to outweigh the misconceptions about Mr. Raymond that she has been taught by other members of her society. I feel she is also not effected by prejudice as if she was, she wouldn't be talking to him as she would not associate herself with him. I agree, and it could be one of the first signs of her growing up. She is learning to not believe everything she hears, unlike when she was younger and believed every rumour of the Radleys. |
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Post by remimckenzie on Nov 12, 2015 22:34:12 GMT
I believe C because although the society in that time didn't believe talking to him was morally correct, she did anyway as it was fascinating to her and respects what he has to say.
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Post by Hope15 on Nov 15, 2015 12:32:08 GMT
Personally I think that line C is the most accurate statement. It shows that she knows she shouldn't be associating with Mr Raymond as there is already so much prejudice surrounding him, however she is also fascinated by him. She is so intrigued becaus she hasn't met anyone quote like him before. It also depicts how she is aware of the problems this may create and that the people in Maycomb may look down on her for talking with him.
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Post by zoel on Nov 16, 2015 8:06:36 GMT
Which of the following lines from the text, in isolation, best illustrates how Scout struggles to make up her mind about which source of information to believe about Mr. Dolphus Raymond - the prohibitions she's received from others or the direct experiences she herself has gathered through personal interactions? Explain the reasoning behind your choice. A: "As Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man I accepted his invitation reluctantly, but I followed Dill." B: "Somehow, I didn't think Atticus would like it if we became friendly with Mr. Raymond, and I knew Aunt Alexandra wouldn't." C: "I had a feeling that I shouldn't be here listening to this sinful man who had mixed children and didn't care who knew it, but he was fascinating." D: "I liked his smell: it was of leather, horses, cottonseed. He wore the only English riding boots I had ever seen." E: "'Hee hee,' said Mr. Raymond, evidently taking delight in corrupting a child. 'Dill, you watch out, now,' I warned." I feel that C is the most accurate description on what she has been influenced to believe. It sounds less like her inner voice, but she is still more willing to believe it. I feel that D is not the most accurate description of what Scout is going to believe and base her opinions on, but of her innocent childlike judgement of Dolphus Raymond. |
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Post by zoel on Nov 16, 2015 8:08:02 GMT
Which of the following lines from the text, in isolation, best illustrates how Scout struggles to make up her mind about which source of information to believe about Mr. Dolphus Raymond - the prohibitions she's received from others or the direct experiences she herself has gathered through personal interactions? Explain the reasoning behind your choice. A: "As Mr. Dolphus Raymond was an evil man I accepted his invitation reluctantly, but I followed Dill." B: "Somehow, I didn't think Atticus would like it if we became friendly with Mr. Raymond, and I knew Aunt Alexandra wouldn't." C: "I had a feeling that I shouldn't be here listening to this sinful man who had mixed children and didn't care who knew it, but he was fascinating." D: "I liked his smell: it was of leather, horses, cottonseed. He wore the only English riding boots I had ever seen." E: "'Hee hee,' said Mr. Raymond, evidently taking delight in corrupting a child. 'Dill, you watch out, now,' I warned." I feel that C is the most accurate description on what she has been influenced to believe. It sounds less like her inner voice, but she is still more willing to believe it. I feel that D is not the most accurate description of what Scout is going to believe and base her opinions on, but of her innocent childlike judgement of Dolphus Raymond. |
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Post by mackenzieg on Nov 18, 2015 10:01:24 GMT
I think statement C is accurate because she was having an feeling that she shouldn't be talking to him because of the prejudice already around him, but at the same time she feels fascinated by the man because she'd never spoken to m before. it is also important to not that she is struggling between which to obey, the prohibitions about Mr. Raymond or her own feelings |
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