Where did the blanket come from in To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 8?

Where did the blanket come from in To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 8?

Boo Radley gives Scout the blanket as she watches fire burn down Miss Maudie’s house across the street from hers. Scout is so absorbed in watching the fire and the action associated with it that she doesn’t notice that Boo is also watching, and takes the time to get a blanket to put around Scout’s shoulders.

Where does the blanket come from and why is this significant?

She’s growing up. The blanket that mysteriously appears around Scout’s shoulders on the night of Miss Maudie’s house fire was placed there (without Scout’s knowledge) by Boo Radley. It served as the final bit of evidence that Boo was a kindly soul who wanted to be the children’s friend.

Where does the blanket on Scout’s shoulders come from?

Boo Radley puts the blanket over Scout’s shoulders because he feels protective of her. When Miss Maudie’s house catches fire, most of the town comes out to help her. Atticus tells Scout and Jem to get up, and stations them well away from the fire but close enough to watch.

What was Scout reaction to the blanket?

Scout does not realize that there is a blanket on her shoulders. It is cold outside, but she did not notice when it was put there. They realize it was probably Boo Radley that put it there, which is a frightening prospect for Scout.

What does the blanket in TKAM symbolize?

The blanket is a symbol of kindness and protection. Boo is misunderstood among the citizens of Maycomb County. By placing the blanket around her shoulders, Boo is demonstrating a caring act. In addition, the blanket is an example of foreshadowing.

When did the blanket come from?

Thought to have been first coined by Flemish weaver Thomas Blanquette in the 14th century, the early blankets were made from wool, well known for its cosy and fire-resistant properties. The Japanese boro (meaning ‘rags’) is a kaleidoscope of smaller pieces stitched together.

Who wrapped a blanket around Scout?

Boo Radley puts the blanket over Scout’s shoulders because he feels protective of her. When Miss Maudie’s house catches fire, most of the town comes out to help her.