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How Does Boo Radley Reflect On To Kill A Mockingbird
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a wonderful classic that will forever stick out in the my mind. The novel teaches a great lesson in equal rights that can be applied throughout time in various situations. The main character Atticus is also extremely wise and gives out advice that anyone can apply to their lives. The novel also had characters that I absolutely fell in love with. Boo Radley was one of my favorite characters in the novel, his character was surrounded with mystery until the end. His character was very similar to how I imagined him to be and the reader soon sympathized with him. Boo wasn’t the only character I favored. I also found Dill’s character quite loveable, his story is quite interesting and can be sad at times. I loved his …show more content…
The novel also had moments that left me speechless and caught off guard, like when we learn Tom Robinson's side of the story or when the reader figures out what Bob has done to Mayella. They were sad moments that left the reader in a state of shock. Another moment that left me baffled was when Bob Ewell attack Jem and Scout. It surprised me to see that he would stoop so low to attack Jem and Scout. It angered me to see what a coward he was. I also think every reader of the novel can appreciate Scout’s ham costume. It nearly saved her life and was something interesting to picture, adding in a little lighthearted moment before the cowardly acts of Bob Ewell. Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is an incredible novel that makes the reader think about equal rights and inequalities that have been faced overtime and in the present. The novel takes place during a important time period in history and has a great cast of characters that were dynamic and interesting to read about. It is one of my favorite novels and one that I believe everyone should read at least

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