Topic 4: Examine and analyze the character Arthur “Boo” Radley. - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T11:25:14Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/topic-4-examine-and-analyze-the-character-arthur-boo-radley?id=649749%3ATopic%3A1145657&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYour point is too shallow, Bo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11468762017-05-08T03:20:00.840ZThe Explorer 9Chttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TheExplorer
<p>Your point is too shallow, Boo Radley is a much more developed and involved character for his purpose just to be "acting mysterious". Think about what he accomplished by the end of the book, and what Scout realized; she realized his perspective and how he must have felt. She realized how much the sense of empathy can change how one feels for another. To illuminate this point, at the end of the story after Scout walks Boo Radley home, she says, "Atticus was right. One time he said you never…</p>
<p>Your point is too shallow, Boo Radley is a much more developed and involved character for his purpose just to be "acting mysterious". Think about what he accomplished by the end of the book, and what Scout realized; she realized his perspective and how he must have felt. She realized how much the sense of empathy can change how one feels for another. To illuminate this point, at the end of the story after Scout walks Boo Radley home, she says, "Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough" (Lee 374). What Atticus was trying to tell her was have the sense of empathy. Boo Radley's existence in the novel allowed Scout to achieve this; therefore the early experiences the children had with him was not his only purpose, it goes deeper than that.</p> I slightly disagree with your…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11468012017-05-08T03:06:31.364ZThe Explorer 9Chttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TheExplorer
<p>I slightly disagree with your point, there's more to his purpose. What you said only became a factor by the <em>end</em> of the book. Boo Radley also became the highlight of the children's childhood, it gave them an amazing sense of adventure and curiosity that every child must feel; and in a way, this experience changed Jem, Scout and Dill affected the character development throughout the story. To illuminate this point, Scout says at the end of the book, "'It is a scary place though, ain't…</p>
<p>I slightly disagree with your point, there's more to his purpose. What you said only became a factor by the <em>end</em> of the book. Boo Radley also became the highlight of the children's childhood, it gave them an amazing sense of adventure and curiosity that every child must feel; and in a way, this experience changed Jem, Scout and Dill affected the character development throughout the story. To illuminate this point, Scout says at the end of the book, "'It is a scary place though, ain't it?' I said. 'Boo doesn't mean anybody any harm, but I'm right glad you're along.' […] 'Ain't you scared of haints?' We laughed. Haints, Hot Steams, incantations, secret signs, had vanished with our years as mist with sunrise" (Lee 347). This shows that the children's experience with Boo still affected them years later. This proves that there's more of a purpose to the character than to just be someone to look out for Jem and Scout. And that purpose is to provide Jem and Scout with the first "test-subject" to understand some of the life lessons Atticus had taught them, as well as to feel a sense of empathy for others.</p> What I think the purpose of b…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11466412017-05-08T02:30:39.135ZStark 9Chttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Stark
What I think the purpose of boo Radley in the novel is a to be mystery like every other story. I also think the reason why he exist in the story is because he is that one person that the main characters actually care about. If he didn't exist in the story then there won't be a actual mystery character.
What I think the purpose of boo Radley in the novel is a to be mystery like every other story. I also think the reason why he exist in the story is because he is that one person that the main characters actually care about. If he didn't exist in the story then there won't be a actual mystery character. It's the rumors that caused t…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11465592017-05-08T02:24:45.821ZThe Explorer 9Chttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TheExplorer
<p>It's the rumors that caused the curiosity, as children they wanted to be able to brag about seeing him; all the children are already intrigued by the terrifying descriptions of him. Jem, Scout and Dill want to confirm that as well as have their own adventure; therefore I agree with you. But you're stating the obvious, there are more factors as to why they really went after the mysterious man. It's the thrill they all feel while on the adventures, as children it's one of the best feelings,…</p>
<p>It's the rumors that caused the curiosity, as children they wanted to be able to brag about seeing him; all the children are already intrigued by the terrifying descriptions of him. Jem, Scout and Dill want to confirm that as well as have their own adventure; therefore I agree with you. But you're stating the obvious, there are more factors as to why they really went after the mysterious man. It's the thrill they all feel while on the adventures, as children it's one of the best feelings, but they get used to this feeling and no longer feel it at one point. To prove this, Scout says, "When we were small, Jem and I confined our activities to the southern neighborhood, but when I was well into the second grade at school and tormenting Boo Radley became passé" (Lee 137). Passé means out of date, therefore the children grew tired of the mysterious Boo Radley. This shows that the feeling of thrill the children once fell in love with, was no longer. This caused them to lose interest in him, and the passion for discovering him first to be lost</p> I agree with you Ibbay Elkhal…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11465552017-05-08T01:53:58.166ZSweetHoney 9Ahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SweetHoney
<p>I agree with you Ibbay Elkhalil because when you say "<span> Boo Radley is very misunderstood, he does very generous things for Jem and Scout throughout the whole book" your right because nobody knows Boo Radley personally. So they all judge him from his past and what everyone else says about him. Jem says in the book " The sheriff handn't the heart to put him in jail alongside Negroes , so Boo was locked in the court house basement"( Lee 14) This clearly tells us why…</span></p>
<p>I agree with you Ibbay Elkhalil because when you say "<span> Boo Radley is very misunderstood, he does very generous things for Jem and Scout throughout the whole book" your right because nobody knows Boo Radley personally. So they all judge him from his past and what everyone else says about him. Jem says in the book " The sheriff handn't the heart to put him in jail alongside Negroes , so Boo was locked in the court house basement"( Lee 14) This clearly tells us why everybody misunderstands him its because of his past.</span></p> I completely disagree that Ar…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11465532017-05-08T01:29:48.936ZSmiley 9Ahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SmileyFakih
<p>I completely disagree that Arthur (Boo) Radley's purpose in the book is to be a role model figure for scout. Scout and Jem have many role model figures in their lives that Boo isn't needed. Furthermore, <em>if</em> Boo was Scout's "guide" through life, then what is he showing her? Is he teaching Scout to not fight back against those that are discriminating against her? That she should hide away in her house with fear at the slightest sign of trouble? Boo's character isn't there to model…</p>
<p>I completely disagree that Arthur (Boo) Radley's purpose in the book is to be a role model figure for scout. Scout and Jem have many role model figures in their lives that Boo isn't needed. Furthermore, <em>if</em> Boo was Scout's "guide" through life, then what is he showing her? Is he teaching Scout to not fight back against those that are discriminating against her? That she should hide away in her house with fear at the slightest sign of trouble? Boo's character isn't there to model Scout's life, but he is there to teach us an important lesson; Do not judge a person based on an action, a rumor, or even one encounter. Boo shows his kindness through giving the kids gifts. Scout realizes at the end of the book that " (Boo) was real nice" (Lee 285). Even though Boo is nice that isn't his purpose. The purpose of Boo being kind is to show the kids that no matter what people say about people that isn't how you decipher your opinion on them. Your relationship with the person and how you get to know him/her should assist in how you think about him/her. Although, that doesn't mean you push your opinions onto others and start fallacious rumors about them because of a mistake or bad encounter. Boo was judged harshly, Scout stood on his porch, saw her life through his eyes and feel anything but disgust or hatred toward the misunderstood man nicknamed "Boo".</p>
<p></p> First of all i disagree with…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11466272017-05-08T01:20:55.293ZMavireck Apples 9chttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SavageApples
<p>First of all i disagree with you Honesty when you said: "Don't judge others based on what you see". It should be don't judge others on what you hear because we all know no body saw him until the end. Dill wasn't there to help Boo Radley come out, he was there to have fun a look for the monster that the rumors made about Radley.</p>
<p>First of all i disagree with you Honesty when you said: "Don't judge others based on what you see". It should be don't judge others on what you hear because we all know no body saw him until the end. Dill wasn't there to help Boo Radley come out, he was there to have fun a look for the monster that the rumors made about Radley.</p> Still no body would give anyt…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11466242017-05-08T01:07:45.938ZMavireck Apples 9chttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SavageApples
<p>Still no body would give anything without being happy, so you are telling me if you go up to a homeless man you would go at him with anger and throw your money at him. No you are going to be happy that you are giving good and helping others and getting ajar.</p>
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<p>Still no body would give anything without being happy, so you are telling me if you go up to a homeless man you would go at him with anger and throw your money at him. No you are going to be happy that you are giving good and helping others and getting ajar.</p>
<p></p> Boo Radley giving Scout and J…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11465462017-05-08T00:54:55.631ZCake 9Ahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CakeAljebory
Boo Radley giving Scout and Jem gifts wasn't about being cheerful. He was being kind, Harper Lee didn't state how Boo Radley felt when he gave them these gifts, in fact we never will knnow how Boo Radley felt in that moment.
Boo Radley giving Scout and Jem gifts wasn't about being cheerful. He was being kind, Harper Lee didn't state how Boo Radley felt when he gave them these gifts, in fact we never will knnow how Boo Radley felt in that moment. I agree that one of Boo Radle…tag:www.classroom20.com,2017-05-08:649749:Comment:11465412017-05-08T00:21:13.312ZSmiley 9Ahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SmileyFakih
<p>I agree that one of Boo Radley's purposes is to teach Jem and Scout an important lesson. Furthermore, the lesson taught through his character isn't only for the kids to learn, but the readers should, too. The act of not judging people so harshly without knowing them is something we should've learnt before we even started to comprehend the meaning of the words. Unfortunately, now those who have grown around judgment of themselves and others find it difficult to put forth such acts like…</p>
<p>I agree that one of Boo Radley's purposes is to teach Jem and Scout an important lesson. Furthermore, the lesson taught through his character isn't only for the kids to learn, but the readers should, too. The act of not judging people so harshly without knowing them is something we should've learnt before we even started to comprehend the meaning of the words. Unfortunately, now those who have grown around judgment of themselves and others find it difficult to put forth such acts like "(climbing) into (someone's) skin and walk around in it"(Lee 30). Looking at things through someone's else's perspective helps you understand how they see the world and who they <em>truly</em> are as a person. Scout executed this when she stood on the Radley porch and started imagining what Boo saw over the years. To explain Scout thought, "One time (Atticus) said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough" (Lee 283). This goes to prove that if an eight year old living in a sick, and twisted minded town where judgement is part of the daily routine can stand on a "strangers" (she doesn't completely know who Boo Radley truly is) porch and look at her life through his eyes, then we can teach ourselves to evolve from the ways set in our culture; we can learn to stop judging those we don't and <em>even</em> those we do know. Boo Radley and the kids interactions are a perfect example of this life lesson.</p>
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