Session 3 - Discussion Director

Chapter 6

What was your initial reaction in chapter six when Jem peeked into Boo Radley’s house and then heard a shotgun?

My initial reaction was frightened; during the period of time that I was reading this section, in my mind I was thinking that this is how Jem broke his arm. I was worried that Nathan Radley, Boo’s brother, was going to get hurt or killed.





Chapter 7

1. Why do you think Nathan Radley put cement in the oak tree hole?


I think that Nathan Radley put cement in the oak tree because Nathan Radley thought that his brother Boo Radley was giving these objects to these children. Nathan did not want Boo to be interacting with Jem and Scout Finch.



2. Why do you think that Jem Finch waited to tell his sister about the night he went to go get his pants back?

In my opinion I think he waited because the night that happened he was in such a shock and did not want to worry his younger sister Scout. I also think that Jem didn’t want to tell her because he was afraid that Scout would tell their dad, Atticus, that it seemed like someone was waiting for Jem to come back for his pants.


-Jessie