Gossip
Definition of Gossip- rumors, especially about the personal or private affairs of other.
The role of gossip in the Pulitzer Prize winning novel To Kill A Mockingbird is to show details about other characters. Even if some are wrong, some are right. In the book they talk about Boo Radley and they talk about how he killed his parents and that he died in his house. But how do we know this is true? Latter in the book they do mention that he is still alive but doesn't want to come out of his house. The gossip in the book plays a big role. Not only does the children speak of the roomers but so do the adults.
The book is during the great depression in the 1930. So that could play a part. Most people didn't have money, and wanted to pass the time by talking about their neighbors. But these rumors were most of the time true and could really hurt a person, because once it got out, you can’t ever take it back. That was also explained in the video clip of Doubt with the gutting of a pillow and the feathers.
This is pretty good. I wrote about similar things. I do not understand your last paragraph tough. You didn't provide a specific example from the book like you did in paragraph two. Other than that however it was good.
ReplyDeletelittle short, but it's good post. you write good example from the book. I think you did good job at the explain about time setting in book. I still like your blog design.
ReplyDeleteBrandon, I really enjoyed reading your blog. It was rather short but I think that’s a good thing. You found a way to answer the question to its fullest and deep enough in less then 500 words. I also liked how you put the definition of gossip at the top of the post ☺
ReplyDeletebrandon, in all i like the post you kinda sum up about how gossip is played in this book. although its a little short i mean its really good just add a little more detail to it. i like how you put a lot of information about when the book was written.
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ReplyDeleteOverall this blog post of yours is pretty good. When reading your blog post I realized that we have some similarities with in our blogs. I like how in stead of over using the word gossip you changed it around and used 'rumors." It just added a different feeling to the reading then with everyone elses blog.
Brandon, good job. You point out some really good facts and it sounds like you understand the story well. It seams like your post is a little under 500 words but it is okay you still did a good job. Next time make it a little longer. Short but very descriptive.
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