To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird | Chapter 29 Summary and Analysis

Summary
After Aunt Alexandra goes to bed, the sheriff, the doctor, Atticus, and Scout discuss the night’s events. Only after Scout tells the story, does she notice Boo in the corner. She speaks to him face to face for the first time.

Discussion and Analysis
Boo Radley has made the choice to appear in public to save the lives of the Finch children. His fight to remain apart from society has been subjected to his fight for right. Ironically, this is the opposite decision from the one Atticus had to make in defending Tom Robinson. Atticus’ decision to fight for right...

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