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From the events of the entire novel, what can you infer about Boo Radley's character?

1) He hates the Ewells more than most people in Maycomb
2) He watched the Finch children grow up from the safety of his home.
3) He comes from a cruel family
4) He does not care for other people

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Boo Radley, from 'To Kill a Mockingbird', is best characterized by his reclusive nature, observing the Finch children from his home and ultimately showing care by protecting them, not by hatred or cruelty. The correct option is 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the events of the entire novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, we can infer that Boo Radley's character does not hate the Ewells more than most people in Maycomb; rather, this question seems unrelated to Boo's character. The most accurate inference about Boo Radley is that he watched the Finch children grow up from the safety of his home.

This is evident through the gifts he leaves for them in the knothole of the tree and his protective actions. While Boo's family may appear to be cruel, particularly due to the strictness of Boo's father, it is not explicitly stated that Boo himself is cruel.

Misunderstood by the town, Boo actually demonstrates compassion and care, especially when he saves Jem and Scout from an attack, showing that he does care for other people. Boo Radley is a recluse due to his upbringing and his own choice but not because of a lack of feeling or concern for others.

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