In the
first few chapters of the novel,believes the negative rumors surroundingand views him as a
grotesque, threatening, violent beast. Despite being afraid of Boo Radley, Jem becomes
fascinated with him, and his curiosity begins to grow.
In chapter four, Jem
andbegin to receive gifts in the knothole of the Radley tree, which enhances Jem's curiosity and
influences him to daydream about seeing and interacting with Boo. Jem and the children proceed
to play a game named One Man's Family, in which they reenact Boo's life story based on
neighborhood gossip and legend.
In chapter five, Jem attempts to slip Boo
Radley a note encouraging him to come outside, and in chapter six, they participate in a
nighttime raid, where they trespass into the Radley yard and attempt to look through Boo's
window. After Jem returns later that night to retrieve his pants, he finds them mended and
folded over the fence. Jem's perception of Boo Radley dramatically begins to change as he
wonders...
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