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Why Is Boo Radley Lonely

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Although we live in the 21st century and it seems as if there are millions of people around, we can still feel lonely. To be lonely means to have no company at the moment. People can feel lonely in the middle of a huge crowd, hanging out with their friends , or spending time with family members. Loneliness has a wide range of negative effects on both physical and emotional health. Harper Lee introduces the theme of loneliness with the character Boo Radley. Boo Radley experiences loneliness and it affects him physically and emotionally. First, Boo Radley is lonely in the novel. This is evident by the fact Boo has been isolated in his house for 15 years. This is clear when Miss Maudie tells Jem and Scout, “Arthur Radley just stays in the house,

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