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Character Analysis Of Dill In 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

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Ismaelia alba 2nd hour Dill Have you ever heard of Dill in the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. He is one of the most interesting and complex characters in the whole novel. He was called Dill by his friends, although his real name is Charles Baker Harris. When we are first introduced to Dill he is a kid without a father and becomes best friends with the main characters Scout and Jem. Throughout the book, we see Dill is going through a change and has a conflict with himself. As we read, right away we learn more traits about Dill. He is curious, imaginative, and sensitive. In many parts he shows that he is curious about many things. In the book when Dill hears about the Radley’s. He right away wants to know more. “The more we

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