In To Kill A Mockingbird who is the mysterious neighbor who protects the Finch children?

Answer 1

Boo Radley

Answer 2

Harper Lee's, To Kill a Mockingbird.

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Arthur (Boo) Radley

He is called ‘Boo’ by Scout and Jem. He is an enigmatic character, who never steps out of his house, nor maintains any relation with the townsfolk. Yet, he attempts an indirect friendship with the children. He is a pathetic figure in his need for love and attention.

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Kevin, Liverpool, England.

Answer 3

To add to the Boo Radley trivia, it was Robert Duvall's first film role. Also, the character of the precocious little boy Dill was based on Truman Capote, an actual childhood neighbor of Harper Lee's. Later in life, Capote frequently implied that he wrote most of the book himself (like Dill, Capote was a compulsive liar, too).

I agree with Zelda, and would add the movie to the "classic" category as well.

Answer 4

Boo Radley Played by the actor Robert Duvall

Answer 5

It's Boo Radley, and he is the one who not only hid stuff in the tree as an attempt to make friends with the kids, gave Scout the blanket when she was cold on the night of the fire, and he is the one who protected the children from Bob Ewell by stabbing him in the throat.

Answer 6

Zelda says this is a "classic" and I wonder why this author only wrote one book. Was it "too personal" to write a sequel? Here is a Q & A: Has another writer explored the viewpoint of Mayella in To Kill A Mockingbird? Rather than a false accusation of rape, what about the violence of a father towards a daughter. Racism between Caucasians and Africans is there, but it exists even between different groups in Asia. Women are treated poorly in many cultures.
A: Actually, that's a very good idea indeed. Many authors have taken over characters from other stories and incorporated them into a whole new storyline. Musician from Bridgeport CT wrote a song..."Daughters" - about this. Book of Job even ends with with father having to treat the daughters as equals with the sons/brothers. Interesting... This book will be part of The Big Read in March-April 2007 www.neabigread.org Twenty cities reading and discussing it!!

Answer 7

Arthur "Boo" Radley. The person that Jem says is chained to the Radley house.

Answer 8

Mr. Arthur Radley, other wish known as Boo Radley.

Answer 9

Boo Radley!

You could have searched a summery of the book and found that out!

Answer 10

You should do your own homework and read the book. It's a really nice book and a classic.