Some people who reside in the town of Maycomb may think that Arthur “Boo” Radley is a creepy man. Others may say that he stabbed his father with a pair of scissors or that he enjoys feasting on cats and squirrels. Well, these statements are nothing, but just rumors. The truth is that Boo Radley is definitely not evil. He is only a gentleman who was defined by his dark past. He also is friends with two of his neighbors, he communicates with them through presents, and he saves them from death. When Arthur “Boo” Radley was younger, he was associated in a gang which had unfortunately caused him trouble in his life. “...when the younger Radley boy was in his teens he became acquainted with some of the Cunninghams… The doors of the Radley house were closed on weekdays as well as Sundays...” (Lee 9-10). Boo was a kind man who was just associated with the wrong crowd. One day this group had committed a crime. Arthur’s father had punished him by keeping him home. Arthur “Boo” Radley is actually a gentle man, but is misunderstood because of his horrible background. …show more content…
“Neighbors bring food with death and flowers with sickness and little things in between. Boo was our neighbor. He gave us two soap dolls, a broken watch and a chain, a pair of good-luck pennies, and our lives.” (Lee 171). In this quote, Scout is somewhat puzzled on why Boo is giving her and her brother such odd presents. Arthur is giving these presents as a source of communication with the children. Since Arthur is a little reserved, that is his only way of communicating and befriending Jem and