When I read about Boo Radley, I honestly was somewhat scared. By the way that Boo is described in the book, he is a really creepy sort of guy. Someone that you wouldn't want to talk with, or for that matter, make eye contact. Boo's attitude and lack of normality leave all the Maycomb people wondering about him, and hearing the rumors make them want to avoid him as much as possible. In my opinion, the rumors aren't true. "He goes out, all right, when it's pitch dark. Miss Stephanie Crawford said she woke up in the middle of the night one time and saw him looking straight through the window at her. . ." (pg. 12) I think the people of Maycomb are led to believe these things/spread rumors because the Radley's have always been so mysterious.
If I were to be a character, I would react most like Jem. I say this because Jem followed through with his dare, even though he was scared inside. He faced his fears and took a little bit of risks, and that would be how I were to react. If I was dared to run up and touch Boo Radley's house, I would probably gather up my courage as Jem did in the story.
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