Boo Radley
Arthur 'Boo' Radley appears as a very quiet, reclusive character, who only passively presents himself, until the children's final interaction with Bob Ewell. Most of Maycomb believes he is a horrible person, due to the rumors spread about him, and the trial he underwent as a teenager. It is implied during the story that Boo is a very lonely man, who attempted to reach out to the children for love and friendship. Throughout the novel, he is shown as kind and generous. It was not until the end of the book, when he saved Jem and Scout Finch's lives from Mr. Ewell's assault, that he was paid notice. It wasn't until hours after the attack, when the family was in Jem’s room watching over him, that Scout finally realizes that it was Boo Radley who had saved them, and was watching over her all along.
Boo is mentioned here as Scout is meeting him for the first time, after he has emerged from his house in one of his very rare appearances. This time, Boo left the house to save the live of Scout and Jem, and Scout is just understanding how grateful she should feel towards Boo.
Boo is mentioned here as Scout is meeting him for the first time, after he has emerged from his house in one of his very rare appearances. This time, Boo left the house to save the live of Scout and Jem, and Scout is just understanding how grateful she should feel towards Boo.