A Character Analysis of Dill from To Kill A Mockingbird Essay

In To Kill a Mockingbird Dill Harris is a very imaginative kid, curious, and amicable because it is his way of coping with his dismal childhood. Dill wants to be in a totally different worldhe desires to escape from the pains of reality. He also sees new joys in his audacious friends, Jem and Scout. He likes the fact that he can make an adventure out of everything and that he embodies the fact that you cant fear something until you really know how it actually makes you feel when you encounter it. He also doesnt want anyone to really feel anything that presumably was really as sickening as his childhood by treating them nicely.The more we told Dill about the Radleys, the more he wanted to know, the longer he would stand hugging the light-pole on the corner, the more he would wonder(Lee15). Dill had already mentioned hinted at the fact that he might have abused by his father or simply been neglected. Dill had been yearning for something that could bring some joy to his life, but he didnt really find his chance until he hears about Boo. When he finally realizes there is something thrilling he realizes that he has something that can let him let go of all of his worries. The primary reason Dill keeps acting curious and wandering near Boos house is because no one knows how Boo looks and because of the very exaggerated rumors about Boo. Dill doesnt seem to care about the impeding dangers that lie ahead that could result because of his choice to bother Boo. He could be seeing Boo as a potential enemy like his dad except this enemy seems more intriguing and more fantasy-like. He doesnt be stuck to the inhibitions of reality that will mostly be in control unless he decides to get rid of them.Dill was a villains villain he could get into any character part assigned him(Lee 52)....

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