Post #2: Chapters 1 and 2: In Chapter 1 it quotes, "The Radleys, welcome anywhere in town, kept to themselves, a prediliction (a tendency) unforgivable in Maycomb" What does this mean to you? Is Sioux Center the same? Later, regarding the same issue, Atticus tells Jem to "mind his own business and let the Radleys mind theirs." What does he mean by that? What does it mean to be "invisible"? Who in this novel is "invisible"? Do you agree with Atticus regarding "invisibility"? In what ways? What are the arguments against Atticus's way of thinking?

Post #1: Chapters 1 and 2: Chapter 1 of To Kill A Mockingbird gives background into the setting of Maycomb and Scout's family ancestory. We hear about Simon Finch being English and Methodist, acquiring a good deal of money, and starting a plantation called "Finch's Landing". It becomes apparent that people's ancestory and family name are of vital significance in this small town. In Chapter 2, we see more proof of this as Scout, newly elected leader of the first grade, tries to explain Walter Cunningham's lack of lunch and refusal to take Miss Caroline's quarter. Being respectful and mature with your detail and word choices, comment on whether or not you believe Sioux Center, as a small town, also stereotypes individuals by their heritage, traditions, religious background, or family name. Is it a problem? Is it expected? How do you react to whatever levels of this type of sterotyping are directed to you or your family?