Animals in kegends are usually the antagonist, dualistic, or a faithful companion.
<span>The atmosphere of a small town like Maycomb where everyone knows each other’s business makes people hide the “skeletons in their closets”. Everyone in Maycomb has a secret of some kind. Here are a few:
</span><span>Mr. Dolphus Raymond pretends to be an alcoholic so people of Maycomb have a way to explain why he has a black mistress and bi-racial children.
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<span>Mrs. Dubose hides her addiction to pain medication from the town. She is ashamed of her addiction, and vows to break it before she dies.
</span><span>Jem and Dill keep their adventures to see Boo Radley and invite him for ice cream from Atticus.</span>
