Mr. Radley Locked Arthur In Arthur's Punishment

It is likely that Mr. Radley locked Arthur in his home because he was embarrassed by Arthur's misdeeds, and he was worried Arthur would continue to cause disorder. However, Mr. Radley’s punishment was unjust and cruel. It was suggested for Arthur to attend an industrial school when he was younger and an asylum after he supposedly stabbed his father’s leg. However, Mr. Radley decided to lock him up in his own form of prison. Because Mr. Radley confined Arthur inside for a long period of time, he was denied connections with the outside world. Arthur was still imprisoned as an adult. Mr. Radley’s harsh form of discipline scarred Arthur mentally and possibly physically as well. It is probable that Arthur continued to isolate himself as an adult