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Boo Radley is presented as being a violent character, borderline sociopathic
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This
is a sharp contrast to the truth as he actually wants to protect and befriend people and even takes a
life to keep the children (Scout and Gem) safe
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By describing Boo in this way, the author gives the reader an
interesting insight as to how rumors and gossiping is used in the book to show the way in which
people are discriminated again, how easy it is to incite conflict and also how ignorance increases the
hate and conflict through time
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The author shows this through the way he describes his
behavior
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” This gives
the impression that Boo either is not at all looked after (perhaps because he has little to no family
left) or that he enjoys such brutal activities
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However, this particular phrase suggests the
children have been taught to be very superstitious (probably from their neighbors or Atticus) as this
sounds like the type of thing to be said in a cautionary tale, a myth or a fable
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By describing boo in this way, the author is showing how young children can
often be very gullible such as in this situation
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Many of the discussions and beliefs of Boo are built on heresy, much like the
children’s perspective on him
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The narrator shows this through her description of Boo as a “malevolent phantom”
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It also means he is not seen often as the word “Phantom” implies he lurks around
the town and is almost like a ghost
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By describing the gentle character Boo in
this way, the author depicts Boo as a threatening character who will harm anyone who crosses his
path and will do so in a violent manner
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Boo Radley is presented as a character who is involved in illegal matters and underhand deals, a
scapegoat of sorts
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This gives the impression that he is a very intelligent and cunning character
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By describing
Boo in this way, the author creates the impression that people have rarely seen or spoken to him as
upon doing so they would realize he has mental disabilities and is in fact a very kind/caring character
who does nothing but sing
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Boo Radley is presented as a social recluse by the narrator
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This suggests he rarely
leaves the house or has people come to visit; further invoking pity from the reader as they realize
just how isolated Boo actually is
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It is unclear whether or not this is through his own choices
or being outcast though
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By describing Boo in this way, it makes him seem more human as
despite all of the rumors (which may be the reason for his isolation) it implies he can and often does
feel lonely
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