Scout was the one who first found a gift from Boo Radley in the knothole of the old tree. She spotted "tin-foil was sticking out... in the afternoon sun." Scout then "reached into the hole, and withdrew two pieces of chewing gum minus their outer wrappers." Jem got mad at Scout for chewing the gum. As most local children did, Jem had been hearing rumors about Boo Radley for years. People said that Boo ate...
Scout was the one who first found a gift from Boo Radley in the knothole of the old tree. She spotted "tin-foil was sticking out... in the afternoon sun." Scout then "reached into the hole, and withdrew two pieces of chewing gum minus their outer wrappers." Jem got mad at Scout for chewing the gum. As most local children did, Jem had been hearing rumors about Boo Radley for years. People said that Boo ate animals, was over six feet tall, and had a large scar on his face. He was viewed with suspicion and fear, which was why Jem was fearful.
Jem and Scout soon began finding other items in the tree knothole. Boo left them two "Indian-head pennies," a ball of twine, and two figurines that resembled Jem and Scout. These figurines were carved out of soap. He later left them a spelling bee award and a pocket watch with missing mechanical pieces, which was on a chain with a knife made of aluminum. Boo communicated to the children through his gifts. At first they viewed their mysterious neighbor with fear. As he gave them gifts, they began to view Boo as a friend.
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