The Boo Radleys

this advice little by little, but it was not until she stood on Boo Radley’s porch did she really understand what Atticus meant. The lack of judgement is evident in the passage when Scout is standing on Boo’s porch. Scout’s new understanding…

go near his property. Boo Radley’s lack of appearance not only affected him and Scout, but also affected the theme of the story. With Boo being in solitary it made him seem “strange.” No one understood why he never came out of his house. While everyone in Maycomb stayed away from him, the children, Scout, Jem and Dill, were interested in him. They wanted to know why he stayed in his home. So the children resorted to making little plays/scenes that they thought portrayed Boo. That is until…

In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Lee gives many life themes that all are life lessons for the reader and Scout the main character. Throughout the book many themes are shown but two that really stick out to me were compassion and courage. These themes stick out because when reading about Scout growing up we see her develop into a more compassionate and courageous person in the way she acts and presents herself. Furthermore, these themes serve great life lessons for the reader and help them…

"He did not do the things our schoolmates' fathers did; he never went hunting, he did not play poker or fish or drink or smoke" (Lee 118). In To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, Atticus is viewed by his children as not an "average" father. Scout and Jem declare that Atticus does not do the things their schoolmates' fathers do. Although Scout and Jem may not realize at the time, but Atticus teaches them many valuable lessons through the journey of their lives'. Despite their age,…

throughout the book. The citizens of Maycomb in the novel seem to care more about appearance than the truth which ends up negatively impacting Maycomb’s entire society,as shown in the town’s social hierarchy, Tom Robinson’s trial, and the mystery of Boo Radley. The town’s social hierarchy is skewed, as it is based on appearance rather than reality. This creates a false foundation for the town to stand…

Maturity is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone's garden. Take me for example, in first grade I would chase the people and give them hugs on the playground every recess. In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Jem finch starts without a flower of maturity and empathy in his garden. Over the course of the book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Jem Finch changes from a boy into a young man by developing a feeling of empathy and developing a sense of maturity. Over the course of To Kill a Mockingbird Jem…

prevent himself from harm. No matter what Atticus could do, he would still get hurt by Bob Ewell, but he chose to face the attacks by himself. At the end of the novel, Boo Radley had killed Bob Ewell after attacking Scout and Jem. After Boo had brought injured Jem to the Finch house and saying goodnight to Jem, Scout walks him home. Boo went inside of his house, and Scout had never seen him again. For a moment, she imagined the world from his perspective throughout the seasons with his kids. She…

Maycomb, a town that prides itself on southern hospitality and small town values, but it has a dark secret no one adresses. This is the fact that these "values" breed cruelty to those who live in poverty, born a different race, or practice an extreme religion. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird , Harper Lee displays cruelty through three different characters, all with different lifestyles. First, we are introduced to the Ewells. Bob Ewell, who is a notorious drunk, is bitter and outspoken. The…

and quaint fancies" (Lee 32). One adventure they go on is explore who Boo Radley is, a creepy neighbor that never comes out of his house. The Finch kids and Dill are fascinated with Boo Radley and have many legends about him. They travel near his house almost every day to possibly get a peek at this mysterious figure. They became so obsess with Boo Radley that they would play games and react what life was like in the Radley house. Dill would show…

Scout changes in many ways throughout the story. Her making the connection between Jem or Boo being put on trial to a mockingbird being shot is a very intellectual observation even though she is only nine, and this shows her growing up. She even faces her fear about Boo Radley and learns that you shouldn’t always listen to what other people say and that you can have your own opinions. Learning that you have your own voice and your…