To Kill a Mocking Bird In Harper Lee's rites-of-passage novel 'To Kill a Mocking Bird', the theme of prejudice and injustice is portrayed in many aspects of the narrative, and suggests that out-casts and misfits of society cannot escape the callous effects of discrimination in the conventional town of Maycomb. Through the protagonist's eyes Jean Louise Finch also known as Scout, we are shown the harsh and insensitive circumstances the victimized in Maycomb. Lee also gives us insight of hope and optimism through individuals who persevere for justice and equality. In the novel, we see Arthur (Boo) Radley constantly victimized by the prejudice of Maycomb's society. Boo Radley is not accepted nor does he fit into society and from his unusual ways he is wronged and deceived. Boo Radley isolates himself from the people of Maycomb. If Boo chooses to go outside, he will be unfairly viewed as a visitor from abroad because of his mysterious ways.
He remains in his home all day and all night because he knows that his society will ridicule him. After being isolated for so many years 'Arthur Radley was not seen for fifteen years', Boo is developmentally challenged and has lost his basic social skills. Boo is the object of rumours and is viewed as the town's erratic figure. The town blames and accuses Boo for any petty crime or unexplained phenomenon. Under the influence of the adults we also see the children speculate over Boo. They describe him as a 'malevolent phantom' 'six-and-a-half feet tall' with 'bloodstained' hands. He was said to eat "raw squirrels and any cats he could catch". Boo brought wonder and fear to the children and he fascinated them so much that they created a game about him originally called 'the Boo Radley game. The...