Dill is filled with curiosity when it comes to Boo Radley. He is fixated on catching a glimpse of Boo, or at least communicating with him in some way.
One summer, Dill arrives in Maycomb. He is staying for the summer with his aunt. She is the neighbor of Scout and Jem, who become Dill's friends. Together, the children play outside and enjoy their time off from school. Scout and Jem tell Dill the local legends about Boo Radley and his family. They are also neighbors. Scout and Jem tell Dill that Boo has not been seen in years. Dill is fascinated by the information:
The Radley Place fascinated Dill. In spite of our warnings and explanations it drew him as the moon draws water, but drew him no nearer than the light-pole on the corner, a safe distance from the Radley gate. There he would stand, his arm around the fat pole, staring and wondering (Chapter 1).
Dill wants to find a way to make Boo Radley come out so he can see the mysterious figure. He stares at the Radley house, hoping he will see Boo. He loves to hear stories about Boo Radley:
The more we told Dill about the Radleys, the more he wanted to know, the longer he would stand hugging the light-pole on the corner, the more he would wonder.
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