They performed what they called 'plays' in their front yard. Similar to the way children now would play house, they chose parts and acted out a scene. When Dill came one of their favorites to act out was the story of Mr. Arthur "Boo" Radley.
Jem, Dill, and Scout plan to catch a glimpse of Boo Radley, the mysterious neighbor they have heard so much about, before the end of the summer. They are curious to finally see him after hearing all the rumors surrounding him.
Dill is coming
They go to the Radley house
Getting boo radley out of his house
Both Dill and Scout do have an attraction for one another. Scout always looks forward in seeing Dill each summer, and Dill looks forward in "marrying" Scout in the future........
Dill asked Scout to marry her early on in the summer and forgot about it. Scout reacts to this by beating Dill up
Scout won't be able to see Dill this summer because he is spending it with his family in Meridian.
At the beginning of summer, Dill asked Scout to marry him because he wanted to make her his wife. This proposal was more innocent and playful, as Dill was a child and did not fully understand the concept of marriage.
Scout was disappointed because Dill couldn't be there.
In Chapter 1 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Dill asks Scout to marry him. He does this as part of their childhood play and fascination with romantic interests and relationships.
Francis told Scout that Dill's mother had remarried and that Dill was not coming to Maycomb that summer because he preferred to stay with his new family in Meridian.
Boo Radley's life
Dill's letter informs Scout that he will not be able to come back to Maycomb that summer as planned, but instead will be staying with his new father in another town.
Jem and Scout were most looking forward to spending time with Dill, the adventurous and imaginative boy who visited them in the summers. They were excited for his arrival and the new adventures they would have together in Maycomb.
In their second summer, Dill is more mature and shows an interest in civil rights issues, while Jem is growing into adolescence and becoming more serious and responsible. Dill's curiosity and activism contrast with Jem's changing outlook on the world around him.
Dill is not coming to Maycomb this summer because his mother has remarried and they are staying with his new family. Scout feels sad and lonely without Dill's presence, as he is one of her closest friends and they share many adventures together. She misses his imaginative spirit and companionship.