Another Blag

I have enjoyed blagging so much that I have started my own non-school blag! I don't have anything past a title yet, but it can be found here.

I think that To Kill a Mockingbird was all about how one must learn to empathize with others in order to grow up. To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age novel, and Scout "comes of age" not by growing older, but by maturing. She really matures by the end, when she could see everything that Arthur saw, standing on the Radley porch. I just took a photo to symbolize the giving up of childhood in order to better understand other people. I can take Atticus's advice, and do my best to see things from others' point of view.

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The TRY-ULL

This part of the book was really intense, even more so than many circuses and campers. I was not that surprised by the outcome, however. I did not expect Tom Robinson to go free; after all, he is black. The sway that prejudice has over folks is overwhelming. I do feel that this was still a victory in the struggle against racism. Atticus may have lost the case, but it was a success. He's like Rocky, but with fewer training montages and more pacifism. He got the case, and put up an outstanding fight.
I really enjoyed this part of the book. A lot of people have commented in the past that I "would make a good lawyer" or "should consider a career in law", or something to that effect, so I was looking forward to reading this. I have never actually looked into employment as an attorney, but reading this had made me want to consider that.

Happy 11-11-11 11:11, blaggers. Look out for aliens/spirits/waves/zombies/fire/brimstone/cold snaps/wind/leaves/danger.

Parenting Duel: Atticus vs. My Parents

I think Atticus is going to win this one...

Atticus and my parents take parenting very differently. When Scout got in fights, Atticus would teach her about nonviolence and empathy. I got in a semi-fight once, but my parents just asked if the opposing person deserved what they got. My parents knew that I would not always resort to violence to solve my problems, and so they just let it go.

Atticus, on the whole, prefers a peaceful, non-threatening style of parenting. His children listen to him almost unconditionally because they respect him so much. I mostly listen to my parents because they are powerful. I respect them, but I'm mostly obedient just because they control my life.
In my opinion, Atticus is as close to a perfect father as there is. He really understands the minds of children, and he is a gentle father that is held in the highest regard by his children.

Enjoy your afternoon, blagosphere.