Childhood memories
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
While reading the whole book of to kill a mockingbird, i would say a character that i felt for would be scout, similar to my age, i identified that we share many things in common. For example, that of a childhood friend which she had in Dill. And the love of two siblings.I remember i was Primary one then, i had a neighbour, named yew kee. He was Primary five. I remember everyday, we would be looking out for one another, going to each other's houses to play. We often played computer games at his house, or watch television, or engage in board or card games. And most significantly, we always played soccer at the basement carpark, unafraid of the incoming danger of cars. I still remember our signal. Everytime we wanted to meet, we would clap twice as loud as possible. I could still remember the close relationship we had. He was like a older brother and a playmate at the same time. We had many fights and quarrels, arguing who won the soccer game, whether a goal should be disallowed, and who was stronger, hanging from a bar. Together, young and innocent, we played many pranks including throwing rocks at neighbours' windows, before fleeing in glee. Other than that, we also helped each other with homework. But like a classic story, it was not to last, his parents eventually sold the apartment and moved on with life. Eventually, i got over him and we have never kept in touch as I too have shifted house.
Another thing i could empathise with Scout, is the sibling love. Like jem, my older brother was a figure that i respected. Also, he was a big 'bully'. I remember complaining to my parents about what time my brother would come back. I was primary 2 then, my brother was secondary 3. He usually came back at 7+ and with the excess amount of work hwachong has, we never really got to interact. Many a times, he would promise to play soccer with me, only for me to be let down time and again. Sometimes, i would be so frustrated that I would start kicking the things in the house. Looking back now, I cannot imagine how foolish i was. However, no matter what, i would always compromise and give in to my brother, that was how much the sibling relationship meant to me.