Compare Maycomb - Primary Source Analysis

Delano, Jack. Houses in the Nigro Section of Eutaw Alabama. 1941. Library of 

          Congress, Eutaw.

                    To me, this picture represents Maycomb in many ways. Maycomb is a tired old town with clay roads and grass on the sidewalks. When I look at this picture I instantly notice the lack of buildings and people. In the book, it says implicitly says that Maycomb is a small town. The fact that there are many people in this photo, made me think this was a small town. Since there aren't many people in this photograph, it makes the area look almost deserted. I also noticed that there is lots of grass around, which makes me think there is a farm nearby, which also ties this place in with Maycomb.

                    I think this picture was made for people to see this place. I believe that the person who took this picture found inspiration in this image, and that's why he/she took this picture. Maybe this person found this inspiring, and they wanted to share their inspiration with other people, and maybe even inspire them. 

          If I had to guess, I would say that this picture was taken in the 30's or 40's. Just by looking at it I can tell it is hot, which makes me think it is in the South. I also look at this picture and think these people are poor, based on where they live and what their house looks like. Their house looks run down and their clothes look old and dirty. Either from working very hard, or because they don't have many clothes, so they can't always put on a clean pair.

          The main reason I chose this picture to represent Maycomb, is because the area looks like a old, tired, unpopulated town, which is exactly what I would image Maycomb to be like. The area looks like it could include farms, and house, and a main townhall-like building, just like the real Maycomb.

Theme Blog - Paper a Towns

          I would say that the theme of Paper Towns is to chase after what you want in life, no matter what has to be left behind. I think this because of the development of characters, setting, and plot throughout the story. There are different ways the story shows this theme, and the main in way is through the characters. 

          The character, Margo, always travels to places without notifying anyone, and in this book, she disappears suddenly without any explanation why. This has left Quentin, the main character, in confusion. Margo has left clues to show Quentin where she has gone. When Quentin finally finds her, she reveals that she never meant for Quentin to actually find her. This shows that Margo intended to leave abruptly without telling anyone, because she was trying to find something more meaningful and exciting about life. In doing this she has left everything and everyone behind, and unlike all the other times she has left, she is not coming back thins time.

          Parts of the setting also help this theme. Margo has disappeared to New York, which is far away from her friends, school, and life back in Flordia. This shows that she has chased life, and it has taken her far  Which shows that she is willing to leave many things behind, considering her far distance from home. This also shows that she is not scared or afraid to leave her life behind to chase after life.