Boo Radley Research Paper

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Boo Radley innocent and harmless person accused of eating animals and killed them, but he didn’t do anything harmful, Like Miss Maudie's definition of the mockingbird--they "don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy"--. Boo wanted to be friend with Jem and scout, leaving them many gifts to show his kindness. In the end, he helped and saved their lives from Bob Ewell, who wanted to kill them and became their friend and hero. Therefore, it can be noticed that they judge him without knowing him

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