Looking Back

Over the past year, Scout has matured at an amazing rate. I remember one time when we had a guest over for dinner she treated them without any respect. She had no problem makin' fun of people and fightin' with people. She has come such a long way. She even asks me sometimes if I need help with stuff around the house. I am very proud of my girl.

Boo to the Rescue

The kids, Scout and Jem, were attacked tonight. Boo Radley who hasn't been seen since forever showed up. I thank the lord he appeared cause' if he didn't i dont know what would have happened. He really save the life of Jem. All the rumors about him just are not the truth. He's a good man.

Dead

Tom Robinson has been killed. Shot to be exact. Why couldn't he just wait for the appeal? Maybe he would have been found innocent. Maybe he could have been a free man again. Now, for no reason at all, an African American man is dead and no one seems to really care. If he was white, it would be all different. 

A Tasteful Thank You

To thank Atticus for his hard work and great attempt to have Tom Robinson found innocent, a great deal of food was left for him this morning. The food was left by grateful African Americans. The kind gesture was also delicious. I haven't eaten anything so good in a long time.

Bad News

The racist jury found Tom Robinson guilty. He did not deserve that. Anyone could see he didn't do it. Mayella was lying through those teeth of hers. If he was white he'd probably be free. It is sad that it has to be that way. Why do African Americans have to be treated like this?

A Difficult Decision

Scout wanted to know what rape was. I didn't think she should know. She's only a child. I decided that the right and only thing to do was place the decision onto Atticus. If i was him I'd tell a white lie, but he is their father.

Scout? Jem?

Those kids really scared me. When I couldn't find them I got really nervous. I spent a while lookin everywhere and then I knew I should go get Atticus and let him know what was going on. When  I found him at the court I finally spotted the kids. They were with the negros. They had no idea how worried they got me. At least they were fine.

Off to Church

I go to a church mainly made up of negros like me. Since Scout and Jem aren't really associated with my people, I thought it would be nice to take them with me. Those kids are so kind they dont discriminate against anyone.  I really do think they had a good time cause' they weren't against going there again. Maybe it could be like a tradition for us. I know i'd surely like that!

Atticus has perfect aim?

Scout and Jem were outside as always when somethin happened, a dog appeared. I didn't know if it was dangerous or friendly and i didn't wanna risk Scout or Jem. I told them to go inside the house. Atticus decided he was gonna shoot that dog. It was amazing he got em' on the first try! I was happy to know Scout and Jem would not be harmed at all.

Very Rude

 Tonight at dinner we had Walter Cunningham Jr. attend. I was horrified at the way the guest was treated by Scout. She doesn't care bout' anyone's feelings, only her own. She mocked that poor boy for the way he was eatin' his dinner. After having a little talk with her, I hope to not see her treat anyone poorly ever, ever again.