Atticus, Aunt Alexandra, and Dr. Reynolds all treat Arthur Radley with respect. They all address him as Arthur, not by his nickname, Boo. Even though Arthur doesn't speak, each adult acknowledges him when he is in the room by greeting him properly as a guest. They don't get in his face, though. They don't expect him to carry on a conversation, so they don't ask him questions which might make the situation more awkward.
Scout...
Atticus, Aunt Alexandra, and Dr. Reynolds all treat Arthur Radley with respect. They all address him as Arthur, not by his nickname, Boo. Even though Arthur doesn't speak, each adult acknowledges him when he is in the room by greeting him properly as a guest. They don't get in his face, though. They don't expect him to carry on a conversation, so they don't ask him questions which might make the situation more awkward.
Scout is the first to point out Arthur Radley's presence in the Finch house at the end of chapter 29 by saying "Hey, Boo" (270). At the beginning of chapter 30, Atticus reminds Scout of her manners and tells her to call him "Mr. Arthur," not Boo. Dr. Reynolds happens to appear at this time, sees Arthur, and politely says, "Evenin', Arthur. Didn't notice you the first time I was here" (271).
Scout is amazed that the adults are treating Arthur as though he spoke with each of them every day of his life. For Scout, this is an unprecedented event to see, and be in the presence of, Boo Radley, the infamous and legendary secret man of Maycomb. Surprisingly, even Aunt Alexandra, a highly prejudiced and gossipy woman, speaks to Arthur sweetly by saying, "Come in, Arthur . . . He's still asleep" (277). Although Scout is beside herself with joy to finally meet Boo Radley, the adults in her life do not act childish. They act with respect and dignity towards the quiet and very private neighbor.
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