Arthur “Boo” Radley is accused for crimes and actions that he has not commit. According to the Maycomb neighbourhood legend, Arthur Radley “went out at night when the moon is down, and peeped in windows.” (p.278) Townspeople is suspicious of Arthur because he has not come out of his home, ever since his suspected “incident” of stabbing his father with a pair of scissors many years ago. Due to suspicion and curiosity, people start to spread horrible rumours about Arthur Radley. As a result, children, having heard of the rumours from their parents, are curious every time they walk pass the Radley house. Three of those children are Scout, Jem, and Dill. Powered by boredom and curiosity, the three children, wanting to prove their bravery, has set dares on each other on who can venture furthest into the Radley property. Also for amusement, Scout, Jem, and Dill mock Arthur by acting a short fictional made-up play on his life. “It was a melancholy little drama, woven from bits and scraps of gossip and neighbourhood legend.” (p. 39) Surprisingly, often when the children perform their play, Arthur “Boo” Radley is watching. Arthur has grown affection for the children because he thinks that the children’s interest on his mysterious life is adorable and entertaining. To prove his affection for them, Arthur has sent gifts to the children and has also covered Scout with a blanket around her shoulders when
Arthur “Boo” Radley is accused for crimes and actions that he has not commit. According to the Maycomb neighbourhood legend, Arthur Radley “went out at night when the moon is down, and peeped in windows.” (p.278) Townspeople is suspicious of Arthur because he has not come out of his home, ever since his suspected “incident” of stabbing his father with a pair of scissors many years ago. Due to suspicion and curiosity, people start to spread horrible rumours about Arthur Radley. As a result, children, having heard of the rumours from their parents, are curious every time they walk pass the Radley house. Three of those children are Scout, Jem, and Dill. Powered by boredom and curiosity, the three children, wanting to prove their bravery, has set dares on each other on who can venture furthest into the Radley property. Also for amusement, Scout, Jem, and Dill mock Arthur by acting a short fictional made-up play on his life. “It was a melancholy little drama, woven from bits and scraps of gossip and neighbourhood legend.” (p. 39) Surprisingly, often when the children perform their play, Arthur “Boo” Radley is watching. Arthur has grown affection for the children because he thinks that the children’s interest on his mysterious life is adorable and entertaining. To prove his affection for them, Arthur has sent gifts to the children and has also covered Scout with a blanket around her shoulders when