People different from "normal" citizens in a society are often misunderstood because they do not hold or live by the same morals or values as the majority of society. Boo happens to be a recluse whose appearances in public can be counted on one hand. People, such as the children, do not understand why he feels he does not want to venture out into the Maycomb county world. They do not understand him, so they think he must be crazy. Another poor relationship in the 1930's existed between the black and white communities of the South. In Maycomb, the average white citizen dies not trust any black man or woman. When Bob Ewell accuses Tom of raping his daughter, Mayella, the county has heard enough to believe that Tom is a dangerous man, dangerous enough to die. In both cases, society presumes the stories are true, without looking at the truth.
             The last parallel is the two men's generosity. Tom makes it clear in many statements during his testimony that he has performed certain chores for Mayella free of charge, on many occasions. Atticus asks Tom if has ever been inside the Ewell fence at anytime, and Tom answers: "Seemed like every time I passed by yonder she had something for me to do--choppin' kindlin', totin' water for her." (pg. 191) By any social standings, at the time of the novel, the Ewells remain the higher class citizens when compared to any group of blacks. Tom works hard at his job every day, which is physically demanding, and even after that he still performed chores for Mayella without taking any money. He realizes the burdens Mayella faces in her life, so he helps her anyway he can. Although, he never receives any gratitude.
             Boo Radley's generosity benefits Jem and Scout. The gifts Jem and Scout receive are never directly given by Boo, but every indication points to him. The gifts include, "a pocket watch that doesn't run, on a gold chain, with an aluminum knife.&...