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They are excited because they have found a way to make contact with Boo Radley. Boo Radley is a legend in the community, most people are unsure of whether he is dead or alive but Scout and Jem have found a way to communicate with him.
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∙ 9y ago
Jem and Scout plan to put small gifts and items in the knothole of the tree, which acts as a secret hiding place. They intend to leave small trinkets like gum and figures for the mysterious person who leaves treasures in return.
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∙ 12y agoit is significant because it shows boo is placing the items in the tree for them, this could mean many things, like he wants to get in contact with the outside world. There is many ways is could be significant.
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∙ 13y agoJem and Scout were devastated because that was there way of communicating with Boo Radley.
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Who put the cement in the tree hole and stopped the delivery of the gifts to Jem and Scout according to Jem?
According to Jem, Boo Radley was responsible for putting the cement in the tree hole and stopping the delivery of gifts to Jem and Scout. Jem believes Boo did this to prevent them from further connecting with him and to protect them from potential harm.
After the pageant what happened to jem and scout?
After the pageant, Jem and Scout went home with Atticus and Dill. Jem helped Scout put on her ham costume before they left, and they all went to bed after a tiring evening at the pageant.
Who put the objects in the knot hole of the oak tree?
Boo Radley was the one who was leaving gifts for Jem and Scout in the knot hole of the oak tree.
Who put cement in the knothole in the live oak tree in to kill a mockingbird?
Nathan Radley, Boo Radley's brother filled the knothole with cement. When Jem and Scout asked him why he was doing this he told them that his tree was dying and filling the knothole with cement would keep it from dying. Scout and Jem went and asked Atticus if he thought the tree looked like it was dying and he said it looked perfectly healthy.
What do scout and jem find in the knot hole that frightens scout?
Scout and Jem find two pieces of chewing gum, a ball of twine, and two Indian-head pennies in the knot hole of the tree. What frightens Scout is finding the gum and the twine, as they suspect someone has been leaving items for them in the tree, suggesting a hidden observer.
Did Boo Radley put the candy in the tree?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," it's implied that Boo Radley was the one leaving little gifts, including the candy, in the knothole of the tree for Scout and Jem. It was his way of reaching out and trying to connect with the children, despite being reclusive.
What did Jem tell Scout to put out on the back porch?
Jem told Scout to put a blanket out on the back porch so they could have a picnic while watching the trial of Tom Robinson.
What nickname does jem calls scout in chapter 6?
Angle may A more detailed answer. Jem calls Scout names such as "Miss Priss, Angel May, and girl because he knows that Scout is a "tom boy" and doesn't fit in with what was considered a lady. Scout wants to belong with the boys and feels that she is just as capable as any boy. The names Jem uses are not to show his affection. He uses them purposefully to make Scout feel bad so that she would stop complaining about some antic he and Dill had schemed up. In chapter 5 when the Jem and Dill plan to put a note on Boo Radley's porch, Scout voices her worries. Jem counters by telling her "Now you're in it and you can't get out of it, you'll just stay in it, Miss Priss!" (Lee). In chapter 6, Jem and Dill plan to sneak into the Radley backyard so they can get a glimpse of Boo. This time, Jem uses the name "Angel May" to antagonize Scout. When she tries to talk Jem out of his plan, Jem tells her that she's "getting' more like a girl every day!" (Lee).
Who do scout and Jem think put the grey twine in the knothole?
boo radley
In to kill a mockingbird What kind of sickness does the tree have?
The tree in "To Kill a Mockingbird" has knots from an old Negroes were hanged where Boo Radley put gifts for Scout and Jem. This sickness may symbolize the dark history and prejudice that the town holds.
When atticus asks scout about the blanket around her shoulders what does jem realize?
Jem realizes that Boo Radley must have been the one to cover Scout with the blanket during the fire, showing that he had been looking out for them all along. This revelation deepens Jem's understanding of Boo's kindness and concern for their well-being.
Which details reveal that boo watches jem and scout very closely?
Boo Radley demonstrates his close observation of Jem and Scout by leaving small gifts in the knothole of a tree, such as soap sculptures and coins. He also takes an active interest in their games and activities, as shown when he mends Jem's pants after a night of mischief at the Radley Place. Additionally, Boo's protective gestures, like covering Scout with a blanket during the fire at Miss Maudie's house, indicate his watchful presence.
