That Boo is alive, and that Boo had a very harsh father. She says that all rumors about Boo are false.
Miss Maudie tells Scout that the gossip stories about Boo Radley are unfair and inaccurate, and that it's not right to judge someone without knowing the truth of their situation. She emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding towards Boo rather than spreading rumors.
Boo Radley sneaks out of his house, and places a blanket around Scout. Scout and Jem are so caught up in the fact that Miss Maudie's house is on fire, that they don't notice Boo at all.
Miss Maudie Atkinson is a kind and outspoken neighbor of the Finch family in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is respected in the community for her wisdom and moral integrity. Miss Maudie serves as a mentor to Scout and Jem, teaching them valuable lessons about life and compassion.
Boo Radley gave the blanket to Scout when Ms. Maudie's house caught on fire.
Miss Maudie adds a sense of compassion and understanding towards Boo Radley. She helps the children see beyond the rumors and stereotypes surrounding Boo, encouraging them to empathize with him as a person rather than fearing him as a mysterious figure. Miss Maudie's perspective contributes to the theme of compassion and humanizing others in "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Boo Radley. He silently places it on Scout, because of the coolness, while she and Jem were watching the fire. Scout and Jem were so indulged by the fire consuming the town that neither noticed when the blanket was wrapped around them.
Jem, Scout, and Dill decide to spy on Boo Radley by peeking into his house through a gap in the fence. Miss Maudie catches them and scolds them for not understanding Boo's privacy. She explains that it is wrong to invade his privacy and urges them to consider his feelings.
Jem and Dill begin to exclude Scout, who seeks refuge in the company of another neighbor, Miss Maudie Atkinson.
In chapter 8, Boo Radley shows kindness to Scout by placing a blanket around her shoulders during the fire at Miss Maudie's house. Despite Scout never having seen him do it, Boo displays compassion and concern for her well-being in this moment of need. This small gesture illustrates Boo's quiet and understated care for the children in the neighborhood.
Miss Stephanie tells Miss Maudie Atkinson that she woke up in the night and found Boo looking at her through her window. Miss Maudie sarcastically asked her if she moved over and made room for him in her bed.
Miss Maudie's house is next door to the Finch family's house, which is where Scout and Atticus live. Boo Radley's house is located directly across the street from the Radley Place, so it is on the same street but not right next to Miss Maudie's house.
We first meet Miss Maudie in Chapter 5, when Scout explains that they have an unspoken agreement that the children can play in her yard and eat her food and such just so long as they don't trample her flowers or disturb her.