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Boo Radley Gum Symbolism

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So today I saw Boo Radley put another darn gift in the tree. I know the kids always find them but do they really appreciate them? First the two sticks of gum and the head pennies, then the ball of strings, a whole pack of gum, the soap carvings, and now the spelling medal and the broken pocket watch. I can’t stop from thinking these things must have some deeper meaning. Maybe the gum symbolizes Jem and Scout sticking together. Or maybe the fact that I have never heard Boo speak, people seem like they can’t speak clearly with gum in their mouth. I’ve heard some people talk about Indian head pennies and their luck. Oh and maybe the string represents that Boo is tied to the kids. He is in the old Radley place all day watching them. The

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