In Chapter 28 of To Kill A Mockingbird, both Jem and Scout attend the Halloween pageant in their school. On their way to the school, they get surprised by Cecil Jacobs when he jumps from a bush and scares them. Jem dresses up as a ham and performs a mild mistake during the pageant due to her falling asleep. After the pageant, Jem and Scout walk back to their home. On their way to their house, Jem feels as if someone is following them. He listens intently as hears footsteps moving at the same pace as theirs. Scout thereafter, smells the essence of alcohol. Suddenly, a man comes violently charging at them and as both Jem and Scout run away, Scout falls to the floor. Since she still has her ham costume on, he does not have a clear view on what is happening. She then hears Jem scream, which followed a dull crunching sound. Out of nowhere, someone comes and picks Jem up from the floor. Hearing this, Scout tries and pulls off her costume and starts running home. Upon reaching home, Scout notices that Jem is lying on his bed. She is worried that he is dead but Atticus, her father, reassures her that he is not. Dr. Reynolds then enters the house and check Jem. He also reassures them that all he has is a broken arm and a concussion. After that, the Sheriff of the town, Heck Tate, enters the home. He talks to Atticus and explains to him that Bob Ewell was found on the ground near where the children were attacked, with a knife stuck up his ribs.
The author’s intent was to reveal what Bob Ewell’s threat was two chapters beforehand and to show Bob Ewell’s real character. The author of the book used chronological order, stating what happened in the story in order. In my opinion, I really enjoyed this chapter. I t was filled with much mystery and danger. Out of all the chapters I have read, this has been by far the best one. My favorite and possibly the most suspenseful part of the chapter was when the Sheriff came back and told Atticus that Bob Ewell was where the attack happened with a knife stuck up his ribs.
Hello once again Rafael! I really enjoyed your summary of chapter 28 for To Kill a Mockingbird. I think you summarized the points and highlights of the story very well. I did not understand the story when I first read it but now it makes a lot more sense. I think that you did an exellent job, it was also my favorite chapter too! I was also very scared whle reading this chapter because I feared that something serious would happen to Jem and Scout. You were not missing anything, but you could explain in further detail Scout's costume since it is important in the coming chapters. Anyways, how do you think Jem got home if he was unconscious, who do you think helped him?
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question Martha, I think Jem got home because Boo Radley carried him there. Boo Radley was defending both Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell. When Bob Ewell attacked the children, the only thing that saved Scout was her costume. It was made of super thick coverings that prevented a knife from harming her. On a totally unrelated note, did you like the book in general and what was your opinion on it?
DeleteYes, that is correct! It prevented Scout from being stabbed by Bob Ewell's growing anger against the Finches. And I enjoyed reading this book, it was very interesting and it shows the true length of racism in the 1920's. Overall, I think this was one of my favorite books I have read in English. What was the favorite book you read in English class this year?
ReplyDeleteThis year in English, I read Speak, Romeo and Juliet, and To Kill A Mockingbird. Out of these three, my favorite one was To Kill A Mockingbird. The book has a very accurate historical background and has a very interesting plot. I really enjoyed how the resolution of the story comes about at the end. Overall, it is one of the best books I have read.
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