Sep 18, 2008

Boo Radley.

In To Kill a Mocking Bird the Character Boo Radley seems to be a very troubled man. He stayed in his parents house for fifteen years, in a basement, then back to the house. He spent almost all of his life isolated from any social interactions. I think that it would be hard for anyone under those circumstances to keep sane. However, I think that the kids of Maycomb took his insanity and brought it to a new level, just to scare each other. I do not doubt that he stabbed his father, or many of the alleged crimes, but I doubt when he breathes he freezes things, that is literally impossible. "There was a long jagged scar that ran across his face; what teeth he had were yellow and rotten; his eyes popped, and he drooled most of the time," (Pg. 13) This also makes him seem insane, as most insane people can't take care of themselves. Also, if you haven't seen a person in around twenty years because they are allegedly insane, and suddenly they show up looking like that, rumors are bound to come about.

I think I am a mix between Dill and Jem. I am very curious like Dill, how he wants to see what Boo looks like etc. when most people just want to avoid him. I also am like Jem because I am daring and I would touch Boo's house too if I was told to, just for fun. I like doing things like that just for the thrill. I think scary/thrilling situations are the most fun, like roller coaster rides.

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