In , while
Miss Maudie's house is burning down on a very cold night,andwatch the fire by the Radley gate,
standing wherehas told them to stay. While they are absorbed by the fire,sneaks out of his house
and drapes a brown blanket around Scout's shoulders. He does this to help her stay
warm.
I would not call this part of a universe of obligation on the part of
Boo. He is not in any way obligated to help the Finch children. However, I would characterize it
as part of the world of compassion Boo tries to embody. He feels a strong connection with the
children, who he realizes are trying to reach out to him in their own way. They show an interest
in him, even if it is perverse, and he tries to communicate to them as well as he can (without
having to interact with them face to face) that he is not the bogeyman or monster they think he
is. He leaves them gifts in the hollow of the tree for as long as he can, he repairs Jem's torn
pants, and he drapes a blanket...
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