Arthur
"" Radley is the Finch family's reclusive neighbor, who is portrayed as a symbolic
mockingbird throughout the novel. Boo is considered a symbolic mockingbird because he is a
benevolent, vulnerable man, who cannot defend himself against the unflattering rumors
surrounding him or his prejudiced neighbors. Despite Boo's undeserved bad reputation, he is a
kind, compassionate man and attempts to form a relationship with the Finch children by giving
them gifts in the knothole of his tree. One of the mainLee examines throughout her novel is the
importance of protecting innocent beings. Boo's character contributes to this theme as he plays
the role of a defenseless, innocent man. Towards the end of the novel, Sheriff Tate protects Boo
by refusing to place him in the community's limelight, which would be harmful to Boo because he
is extremely shy and timid.
In addition to contributing to the theme of
protecting innocent beings, Boo's character also serves as a gauge forand
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