Boo Radley Conflicts
In the book, To Kill A Mockingbird, several important characters face conflicts that shape the story, as well as shaping their lives. The important characters are Scout (the narrator), Jem (her brother), Atticus (her father), Miss Caroline (her teacher), Boo Bradley (her neighbor), and Dill and Miss Maudie (her friends). Harper Lee uses the characters and their conflicts to illustrate the themes of the book.
One of the first conflicts told is between Arthur “Boo” Radley and his father Mr. Radley. This conflict started when Boo was a teenager and was charged with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and assault and battery. The judge wanted to send Boo to a state industrial school, but Mr Radley refused. Instead, he locked Boo in the basement of his house. This angered Boo. So when he was 33 years old, 15 years after being locked up, he stabbed Mr Radley in the …show more content…
The teacher disapproves of Scout’s previous education and fails to understand Scout when she tries to explain who Walter Cunningham is. Scout loses respect for her teacher after Miss Caroline hits her on the back of her hand with a ruler, and insults her and yells at her. This leads to Scout wanting to avoid school, and hating Ms. Caroline.
Racism was a norm in Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930’s, and it affected everyone differently. Although Atticus was not subject to racism, he saw the affects it had and he supported human equality. On several occasions, he was called a “n--- lover”, and was looked down upon because of his beliefs. This led to conflicts with Scout and other children, the shaping of Jem and Scout’s opinions, and the treatment of the Finch family.
These characters and their conflicts examine ideas such as the effects of racism, Scout growing up and maturing, and the obsession and importance of Boo Radley. These ideas are important throughout the story and lead to the development of the characters and the main themes of the
One of the first conflicts told is between Arthur “Boo” Radley and his father Mr. Radley. This conflict started when Boo was a teenager and was charged with disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and assault and battery. The judge wanted to send Boo to a state industrial school, but Mr Radley refused. Instead, he locked Boo in the basement of his house. This angered Boo. So when he was 33 years old, 15 years after being locked up, he stabbed Mr Radley in the …show more content…
The teacher disapproves of Scout’s previous education and fails to understand Scout when she tries to explain who Walter Cunningham is. Scout loses respect for her teacher after Miss Caroline hits her on the back of her hand with a ruler, and insults her and yells at her. This leads to Scout wanting to avoid school, and hating Ms. Caroline.
Racism was a norm in Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930’s, and it affected everyone differently. Although Atticus was not subject to racism, he saw the affects it had and he supported human equality. On several occasions, he was called a “n--- lover”, and was looked down upon because of his beliefs. This led to conflicts with Scout and other children, the shaping of Jem and Scout’s opinions, and the treatment of the Finch family.
These characters and their conflicts examine ideas such as the effects of racism, Scout growing up and maturing, and the obsession and importance of Boo Radley. These ideas are important throughout the story and lead to the development of the characters and the main themes of the