Analysis Of Boo Radley In To Kill A Mockingbird

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Throughout the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee likes to foreshadow the character's traits such as Boo Radley. Even though Atticus’ children, Jem and Scout, believe in the superstitions about him, they get a glimpse of his character through specific parts of the book. The children realize that Boo Radley is not a bad individual at all, he actually cares about them. Since he shows so much care for the children, the reader is not surprised when Boo Radley “saves” the children at the end of the novel. One example that foreshadows Boo’s character is when he leaves the children, Jem and Scout, trinkets and gum in the oak tree by Boo’s house. Boo wants to show his care for the children by being nice, and giving gifts. He thought Jem and

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