Dill's relationship with his father is very mysterious. Apparently his parents weren't very present to him but they did get him what ever he wanted. The thing though is that Dill lied about his father at the beginning of the book so what proved that what he said about his parents later on wasn't also a lie?
scout though dill was lying when he told stories about what he did at home im not sure exactly what read back the part when dill just come to maycomb
Dill lies about his family to make himself seem more interesting and to cover up the fact that he feels neglected and unloved by his own family. He creates stories to make himself feel like he belongs and to gain attention and validation from others.
Jem tells Scout not to ask Dill about his father because it is a sensitive topic for Dill, and he doesn't want to make Dill uncomfortable or upset. Dill's father is absent from his life, and it is a painful subject for him to discuss.
He is the President of L&N railroad. ~ Dill thinks
Well, honey, Dill tells Scout and Jem that his father is the president of a railroad, but it turns out he's just a good-for-nothing man who doesn't pay much attention to him. Kids sure do have a way of spinning tall tales, don't they? Just goes to show, you can't believe everything you hear, especially from a little rascal like Dill.
Dill Harris.
When Dill came from after Summer ended, he provided new info about his father. .His father was very tall .He had a black pointed beard .He was the president of the L and N Railroad.
The letter says that Dill has a new father and that he will be staying in Meridian with his family.
Dill's explanation almost lands him in trouble because he tends to exaggerate or make up stories to make himself sound more interesting or to impress others. This can lead to misunderstandings or getting caught in a lie, which can then create problems or distrust with those around him.
Dill tells a tall tale about his father being a "digger" who works at the "railroad yards." He claims that his father isn't around much and that he never wants to play with Dill, which is why he ran away to Maycomb.
Dill runs away because his new father and mother are not paying enough attention to him.
In the book it is quite clear that they don't, Jem more so than Scout. In the movie it is never really brought up, but it is made clear to the audience that Dill makes his stories up.