I need to write Arthurs Boo Radley’s Journal when he left the Gift in the tree's knot-hole for the kids. Like what was he thinking and what did he felt How would he talk? any suggestions of feelings or thoughts?

This sounds like a fun assignment that allows you to apply your understanding of To Kill a Mockingbird with creative writing. Your success in writing the journal entry will depend on your ability to understand Boo Radley as a character.
We know from the novel that Boo is a loner, and while the details of his life often mix fact and fiction, we can assume from the fact that he lives with his father, who tries to put an end to his relationship with Scout and Jem by sealing up the knothole where he leaves gifts for the children, that he has a very unhappy past. However, his willingness to leave the house to put these gifts in the tree as well as to save Jem from Bob Ewell indicate that he is also compassionate and cares for the children. These are only a few details that illustrate Boo as a character. Look at the passages in the book that feature him to come up with more, concentrating particularly on chapters 29-31.
Once you have noted Boo's prominent traits, you can start planning your journal entry. Remember that the voice you write in must reflect his shy persona and his feelings for Jem and Scout. Pay attention to the tone - the emotional attitude of language - that you use, making sure that your word choice fits these characteristics. Also, try imagining the scene where Boo leaves the gift in the tree from his point of view to get an idea of how to describe the event. For example, maybe he was nervous that his father would catch him going outside or that neighbors will see him and gossip about him. You also might describe what draws him to the Finch children, why he decided to give them the presents, and what he hopes will come of the relationship.


This question offers a great opportunity to think creatively about Boo Radley's character. Writing a journal entry from his point of view is an interesting challenge as his presence in the novel is a spooky one, and he doesn't talk. Following Atticus's advice to put yourself in someone else's shoes, in this case, Boo's shoes would be a good place to start.
Boo is a recluse, which means that he lives quietly, avoiding the company of other people. The reader can only speculate why he is so reclusive: does he dislike people? Is he unable to communicate out loud? Might he be very shy and introverted?
The gift that Boo leaves in the tree is evidence of his desire to connect with the children, so it is unlikely he dislikes children. His gift is a form of communication, so he also desires to send a message to the children; even though he finds it hard to speak, he can still think about what he would say to them while giving them a gift. Gifts are kind gestures, ones that send a message of friendship, so he may be thinking about the children in a positive way and feeling kindly towards them.
As well, in his journal entry, Boo might reflect on why he is so shy and why he feels so unconfident. He may write about things he would like to say and do with the children if he were able to make friends with them. He may think about the events from his past that have scared him and led him to believe that adults are not trustworthy. Any of these thoughts and feelings could work for his journal entry.

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