Who Is Boo Radley

When the character of Arthur “Boo” Radley is introduced, both the reader and Scout, the narrator, don't know much about him. He’s seen as a “malevolent phantom” by Scout, and the only other information she has about him is derived from local rumors. Scout’s fear about Boo is only heightened when Dill and Jem begin to lose interest in their usual acting games. Their boredom leads to a new fascination with the mysterious entity known as Boo Radley. Jem tells Scout that Boo eats raw squirrels and cats, making her think that Boo is some sort of savage monster. When she hears Miss Stephanie talking about how she saw Boo peeking into her window one night, Scout becomes more weary of his presence in her neighborhood. She even regards him as dangerous