Arthur "Boo" Radley stabbed his father with a pair of scissors while cutting up a newspaper one afternoon, and was subsequently locked up in the basement of the courthouse.
Arthur Radley, also known as Boo, stays in his house because his brother, Nathan forces him. Boo got into trouble with the law when he was young so his father made him stay in the house for 15 years. After his father's death, Nathan moves in and continues the isolation.
Miss Maudie remembers Arthur Radley as a kind and misunderstood person who is shunned by society due to rumors and gossip. She sees him as a gentle soul who prefers to stay out of the limelight and is unfairly judged by others in the neighborhood.
Jem was convinced that Mr. Radley kept Boo chained to the bed most of the time, but Atticus said no, there are other ways of making people into ghosts (he didn't elaborate as to what those ways may be).
Miss Stephanie Crawford wants Dill to stay away from the Radley house because she believes the stories and rumors about the Radley family are scary and potentially dangerous. She thinks it's best for Dill to avoid getting involved with anything related to the mysterious Radley family.
Nathan Radley is Boo Radley's brother. In the novel, Mr. Radley tries to break up Boo's and Jem's and scout friendship by putting cement to one of Boo's treasure which was for Jem and Scout. Nathan simply tells the boys that he was trying to revive the tree, because is dying.
Arthur's father believed that his son would receive a fair trial and be exonerated. However, the result was quite the opposite, as Arthur was unjustly convicted and sentenced to life in prison. This led to Arthur making the decision to stay hidden in the Radley house to avoid further unjust treatment.
Boo Radley stayed inside his house for many years, as he was isolated and rarely seen by the residents of Maycomb. It wasn't until the events of "To Kill a Mockingbird" that he ventured outside and interacted with Scout and Jem.
The townspeople believe that Boo Radley is a hateful and mean creature of a man and tend to make up horror stories about him. But as the book progresses, it is discovered that Boo is just a discreet man who enjoys staying inside but has a clear view of right and wrong. He adores Jem and Scout and it takes their lives being endangered for him to fully emerge from the house one night. He kills Mr. Ewell to save them and then carries Jem home and makes sure he is taken care of before heading back home.
I like going to outside! I do hate tiedown in the house!!
The children were fascinated with the Radley house because the rumors surrounding it made it seem mysterious and scary. The first dare they made concerning the house was to get Boo Radley, who was rumored to be a recluse and possibly dangerous, to come out of his house.
Scout is given a blanket by one of the Radley family members, Boo Radley, who drapes it around her shoulders to keep her warm while she watches Miss Maudie's house burn. This gesture shows Boo's kindness and care for the children.
If you are talking about inside your house, yes they are called box turtles but if you are talking about inside their shell , no they have to come out to walk and get around