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Bold Characters In To Kill A Mockingbird
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Harper Lee's To Kill A Mocking Bird includes three individual, very interesting characters. Dill, who to some extent, is the planner of the group. Next is the wisest and oldest one of the three, Jem. Scout, who is courageously bold, is very opinionated. Dill, Jem, and Scout, are all born with a truly adventurous spirit.

Dill is a a very brave and daring young boy when the story begins. Since he was only six, he became increasingly intrigued by the events that occurred and the people who inhabit Maycomb County. Boo Radley, a man who has never been seen outside of his house, seizes Dill's attention and intrigue. He becomes obsessed over enticing Boo to exit his home. Dill plots scheme after scheme in an attempt to lure Boo Radley out for the whole wide world to see. “Let's try to make him come out”, said Dill, “I'd like to see what he looks like”. (Page 13). His daring spirit ensures that his life is always interesting.
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He is quite intelligent, and well educated. When the story begins, Jem is only 10 years old. He is Jean Louise's brother, and he truly never lacks the capability to be bravely daring. “In all of his life, Jem had never declined a dare”, (Page 3). The statement was spoken shortly before the children first attempted to lure Boo Radley out of his home. In the whole story, Jem's bravery and courageous characteristics have something admirable about

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