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In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, could Boo Radley be considered the loneliest character in the novel. If so, why?

One could make the argument that Boo Radley is the loneliest character in the novel for several reasons. After Boo saves the children from Bob Ewell, Sheriff Tate says that he refuses to let the community know about Boo's heroism because the extra attention would seem harmful to Boo. Scout then walks Boo home, and after he enters his house, she mentions that she never saw Boo again. Boo remains inside his house and stays reclusive for the remainder of his life. The fact that Boo never leaves his house, and none of the Maycomb citizens visit him, supports the conclusion that he is the loneliest character in the novel. In Chapter 19, Scout mentions that Mayella might be lonelier than Boo because Mayella has no friends. However, unlike Mayella, Boo does not venture outdoors, nor does he speak to individuals who pass by his home. Boo lives with his brother Nathan, and Mayella has several brothers and sisters to keep her company, which is more evidence to suggest that Boo is the loneliest person in Maycomb. Also, the fact that Boo does not develop a friendly relationship with Jem and Scout after saving their lives is enough evidence to make him the loneliest character in the novel.

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