How Is Boo Radley A Dynamic Character

In “To Kill a Mockingbird” the interpreted theme the morality; good vs. evil. Harper Lee ended her book reminding the reader to never judge a book by its cover. Throughout the book multiple characters evolved over time, presenting the idea that true understanding only comes when we set aside all preconceived notions and get to know the person for who they truly are, then and only then can we have a change of heart. Boo Radley, one of the main characters is a misunderstood recluse who instills fear in many of the townspeople of Maycomb. In the beginning Scout sees him as a ghost like and evil figure she states, “Boo is about six and half feet tall, judging from his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch that’s why his hands were bloodstained.” Scouts ignorance and perhaps wild imagination striped her from getting to know the sweet and kind individual that Boo Radley was. As she matures she gradually sees the reasoning behind his actions. After Boo Radley saves the children from Bob Ewell and she walks with him home, she comes to the realization of, “ Atticus was right… you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and …show more content…
Dubose is another example of a dynamic character. When she is first introduced she is seen as a bitter old woman who has nothing else better than to ruin the lives of Jem and Scout. Jem is enlisted to read to Mrs. Dubose after destroying her camellias in a fit of rage. This past time served to occupy her mind from her addiction withdrawals. Not until her death do the children learn of the true courage of the fragile woman. Atticus for instance stated, “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyways and you see it through no matter what.” Courage is an ongoing battle but we do not understand the one’s struggle unless we get to step into their