Towards
the beginning of the novel,anddo not
showmuch respect and continually attempt to invade his
privacy by
participating in fantastical schemes to lure him out of his home. They also play
a
game in their front yard, where they reenact stories about Boo Radley's
childhood, which is
rather disrespectful. Jem and Scout also trespass onto
Boo's property several times and even
attempt to peek in his windows at
night.
However, the children mature and Jem
finally
realizes that Boo Radley is a friendly, benevolent neighbor. In, the siblings write
Boo
a thank you note, which is considered a respectful gesture.
Unfortunately, they cannot deliver
the note because Nathan filled the
knothole of the tree with cement. After missing out an
opportunity to thank
Boo for his small gifts, the children respect Boo Radley by leaving him
alone
and ceasing to play their game "One Man's Family." Toward the end of the
novel,
Boo Radley heroically saves Jem and Scout from
Bob...
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