Gavin- 6-7 Why do the children play the Radley Game?" What does it reveal about them (Together and Individually)?

The children play the "Radley Game" to try and catch a glimpse of Boo Radley, but little did they know it would also help them discover things about themselves that they never knew. To catch a glimpse of him they snuck into the Radley's yard and looked through a broken shutter. While they were there they were caught by Mr.Radley and Mr. Radley shot at them with a shotgun because he thought it was a "negro". When trying to get away from him Jem lost his pants in the fence, which almost made them get caught. Because of this "game" Jem and Scout found out many things about themselves that they never knew. "Atticus ain't ever whipped me since I can remember. I wanta keep it that way" (Lee pg. 75). This quote shows that Jem does not want to disappoint Atticus and he always wants to keep him happy. "Jem and I first began to part company" (Lee pg. 75). This shows that Scout is now starting to feel distant from her brother and she feels like they don't get along like they used to. The "Radley Game" got the children in lots of trouble, but it also helped reveal things they didn't know prior to the "game" about themselves that they know now.