Haiku Fun...

3/2/2013

Create a haiku that captures a moment, theme, character or idea from To Kill a Mockingbird and write a paragraph analysis explaining what you wrote and why.

If you are not sure what a haiku is, read below for an explanation and example. HAVE FUN! :)

Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.

In Japan these poems are valued for their simplicity, openness, depth and lightness.

Structural Rules:

Use exactly 17 syllables
Syllables are arranged in three lines of 5-7-5
Avoid similes and metaphors
Refers to a season of the year

What is a Haiku about?
Haiku poems can describe anything, but are seldom complicated or hard to understand. Almost all Haiku has a dominant impression, or main idea, that appeals strongly to one of the five senses

An Example of a Haiku:

Clouds appear and bring -
to men a chance to rest from
looking at the moon

28 Comments

Chris Keosian link

3/3/2013 04:19:58 am

He did nothing wrong
It is because of racism
The Mockingbird is dead.

This is a haiku forr Tom Robinson. The only reason he is actually charged with this baseless crime is because he is black and was accusd by a white. in this haiku the mockingbird is represented by Tom. As we allready know it is a sin to kill a mockingbird as mockingbirds are goodnatured creatures who do harm to nobody. Tom is a goodnatured person who never hurt anyone, and if most people in the town had it their way, Tom would be dead. In a sence, the people are trying to kill this mockingbird.

Vanessa Bennish

3/4/2013 02:34:17 am

You're right! Tom Robinson is most definitely a mockingbird. He always does favors for others with no ill intent, and is a loyal friend and worker.

Kyle Skilling

3/5/2013 12:28:56 am

Chris you need to work on your Haiku skills. Next time keep a good count of the syllables in the lines. It is supposed to be 5-7-5 and you did 5-7-6. Nice try.

Hoey Ja

3/5/2013 11:02:47 am

This is a beautiful haiku Chris. I am sure your parents would be proud. You are extremely talented my man. Well done Chris, well done.

Brady Shreeves

3/16/2013 11:12:48 am

Very nice haiku Chris. It gave me more insight on the novel for sure.

Vanessa Bennish

3/4/2013 02:47:35 am

I do not fit in.
But I know I'll be alright.
God gave me this skin.

This poem shows the struggles that colored (and even mixed) people go through during the time period in the novel. They are picked on and degraded because of the color of their skin. But they know that they are strong, for God wouldn't give them this skin if he didn't think they could handle it. They are braver and tougher than any white man could be, and it was an honor that they were born this way. It meant that God had faith in them to embrace diversity and push through in trying times. Tom Robinson and Calpurnia are perfect examples. Despite all of the hatred, they are still kind and strong. And they'd do anything to help others.

Madison West

3/4/2013 09:15:16 pm

Vanessa, I love the last line of your haiku. It really exemplifies that although Tom Robinson is an African American, God created him equally. No race should be superior to another. I think you perfectly captured the point of this section. Great job, Vanessa!

Amber Truitt

3/17/2013 10:24:44 am

I love your haiku, it fits perfectly into Tom Robinson's character and thoughts.

Blaire Langeler

3/17/2013 12:03:38 pm

I love the way you say God made you the way you are! This is extremely relatable to the novel because the people of Maycomb were so religious, you would think they would be more accepting of all of God's children.

Madison West

3/4/2013 09:26:54 pm

This is not justice
Being black is not a crime
Step into his shoes

I feel like most of the negative attention towards Tom Robinson is mostly coming from the color of his skin not the alleged crime. Thats not right. If Tom were a white man, i think the towns people would not be so quick to judge. The trial might be a little more fair if Tom was white. In my opinion, everyone was created equally. Who are we to judge which race is superior. One of the life lessons everyone is taught growing up is so step into someone else's shoes, or look from another person's perspective. We preach that day in and day out but we cant live it. I think Tom Robinson should start being judged by the facts and not by his skin color.

Kerigan Mattox

3/4/2013 11:02:30 pm

This is an incredible haiku maddie! Every line means something and fits in greatly with this situation and the books theme. I also agree with you that the main reason everyone is opposing
Tom Robinson in this trail is because of his skin color. Your last line of the poem was great because the white people going against Tom need do that. They need to walk in his shoes to see where he is coming from and give him a chance.

Amanda Workman

3/12/2013 12:27:09 am

I love this haiku. It's very true and it shows that you shouldn't ever judge people by anything except for their character.

Winter Cahall

3/13/2013 09:14:17 am

I love your haiku! This explains that just because Tom Robinson was black the people thought he was guilty. They did not give him a fair trial. I like your last line because white people dont know what its like to be black and they need to see things from their perspective.

katie fleming

3/17/2013 07:41:51 am

This was perfectly said noone should be judge about there color good job, noone should evey be judged unless you walk in there shoes.

Kyle Skilling

3/5/2013 12:25:23 am

Man, I am so screwed
I'm black. They think I did it
I did not do it.

This poem represents Tom Robinson's thoughts during the case. He knows the truth but no one belives him because of the color of his skin. He knows that a lot of people are extrememly racist in this town so he knows that the opinions of the jury may cost him the case. He is worried even though he knows the truth. Tom shouldn't have to worry because he is innocent but he is worried because of the opinions of the people in the town. Tom's anxiety could easliy be removedif the town' racism was not there. Actually if the town's racism was not there he would not beon trial in the first place.

Abigail Thomas

3/12/2013 10:50:46 am

Awesome Haiku. Discrimination is a horrible factor in this book. You interpreted it well!

Jorge brito

3/19/2013 10:56:05 am

Great haiku i think you really capture wat the discrimation in the book represents.

Darien Fouts

3/5/2013 06:56:20 am

I will fight my all
In my head or in my fists
To get my point here

This haiku I wrote was written to describe Scout. In my opinion Scout is a fighter she has fought physically with her fists and has been told to fight with her mind by her dad, Atticus. In my view Scout has the kind of determination in which she will fight and stop at nothing to show her point and make it known.

Aahed Abdullah

3/16/2013 11:54:59 pm

I really like this, I think you yourself got your point across too. And This is important because it explains how Scout was able to overcome hardships in her life. Also shows that she is someone to look up to, and that she speaks her mind freely. So great job.

Amber Truitt

3/17/2013 10:27:22 am

Your haiku really shows Scout's strength and determination. Nice job.

Jona Katzke

3/17/2013 02:01:31 pm

This is an awesome description of Scout. I agree with you. She is a fighter. This haiku is perfectly done.

Abigail Thomas

3/12/2013 09:05:15 am

I am not guilty,
Discrimination is used,
Not a fair trial.

I wrote this to help explain the situation Tom is in. He feels that he did not get a fair trial. He is definitely a not guilty man. Telling by all the details in the novel, he is 100% innocent. There are many reasons why he's not guilty, from the inability to move his left arm, to the heart of a man who wouldn't touch a fly. The only reason he has a chance of losing would be because of the discrimination used during the trial, and the stereotypical thoughts of the white people in Maycomb.

Keniya Walker

3/16/2013 11:34:33 am

I really like how you decided to write your haiku in Tom Robinson's point of view. He was innocent but since the majority of the jury was prejudice, discrimination was enforced. If the case was involving 2 white men it i believe it would've been judged fairly.

Susana Padley

3/17/2013 01:58:37 am

This is a great haiku. I like how you represented Tom Robinson and stated that the trial was more about race rather than the actual crime. There definitely was a great amount of discrimination and racism. Great Job!

Sarah Bell Stuchlik

3/12/2013 11:54:00 am

ATTENTION ATTENTION SPOILER ALERT LOOK AWAY IF YOU HAVENT READ THE BOOK YET

Grey eyes and pale skin,
A trembling old recluse...
Is this really Boo?

This haiku is an extreamly condensed version of what I expect Scout was thinking when she met Mr. Arthur Radley. I am so sorry for the spoiler. I got the impression she was shocked that Boo wasn't the monster she expected but a man, frail and pale, trembling and feathery, with "eyes so grey I thought he must be nearly blind".

Hoey Ja

3/17/2013 08:30:48 am

So much prejudice.
Look at Tom Robinson's case.
What's society?

This haiku exemplifies Tom's case about how prejudice has shaped society. Like Atticus' ending statement in the trial, people will have merits and opinions about what is wrong and right but will still continue to side with the majority, even if it contradicts their ideologies. Thats exactly what happened in the novel. Even though a few of the townspeople thought that Tom was innocent, they still supported the opposing side just to blend in. Those people did not want to stand out for what they believe was right like how Atticus did and thats why i asked, "What's society?" To question what the society is doing and if this should even be considered a society.

Hoey Ja

3/17/2013 08:30:56 am

jorge brito

3/19/2013 10:55:14 am

This is a big crime
i did no harm in this town
PLEASE town hear me out

this poem explains how Tom Robinson is not guilty of what he is accused of. He is an innocent man. Tom did not rape Mayella. All he there to do was t help her, he did not harm in society but only contributed to it.

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