Boo Radley Movie Vs Book

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For me, I thought that one of the most effective scenes in the novel was when Boo Radley saved Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell. I thought this was the most effective scenes because, to me, this showed compassion, and kindness on Boo’s part, and that he clearly cares for the kids. On the other hand, I feel like the movie downplayed that scene to much because it wasn’t as action- packed as I imagined in my head. In comparison, the movie’s attack scene to the novel’s was greatly downplayed, with the novel’s making it more descriptive, and more action- filled to the imagination.

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