🌳Jem grows in insight and maturity throughout Chapter 7.
🎁Jem discovers that Boo Radley is the one leaving gifts in the oak tree.
💔Jem is upset when Nathan Radley cemented the knothole, ending Boo's only way of communication.
👥Jem realizes Boo Radley's silent friendship and the importance of saying thank you.
🌳💔The cementing of the tree symbolizes the end of their silent friendship.
What happens in Chapter 7 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
—In Chapter 7, Scout and Jem find a ball of twine in the knothole of the oak tree. They start taking whatever they find there but are disappointed when the knothole is mysteriously cemented shut.
Who is leaving gifts in the oak tree?
—Jem discovers that Boo Radley is the one leaving gifts in the oak tree.
Why is Jem upset when Nathan Radley cements the knothole?
—Jem is upset because the knothole was Boo's only way of communication with the outside world, and he feels that their silent friendship has been ended by someone else's decision.
What does the cementing of the tree symbolize?
—The cementing of the tree symbolizes the end of Jem and Boo Radley's silent friendship.
What does Jem learn about Boo Radley in Chapter 7?
—Jem learns that Boo Radley is responsible for mending his torn pants and leaving gifts in the oak tree.
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00:09In Chapter 7, Jem's maturity and Boo Radley's silent friendship are the focus.
00:18Jem discovers gifts in the oak tree and realizes they are from Boo Radley.
00:32The knothole is mysteriously cemented shut, upsetting Jem.
01:10Jem learns from Nathan Radley that the cement is to cure the sick tree.
01:24Jem grows in insight and maturity, understanding the importance of their silent friendship.
01:35Jem is upset that the tree was cemented, ending their silent friendship.
01:50Their silent friendship that was recently cemented figuratively ends by someone else's decision.
