In Chapter 28, Boo Radley shows sympathy for Jem by carrying him home after the children are attacked. While Jem and Scout were walking home from the Maycomb auditorium, Bob Ewell attacked them. During the struggle, Bob Ewell broke Jem's arm. Boo Radley saved the children by pulling Bob off Scout and stabbing him. Boo carried Jem home after the incident. While Jem is laying unconscious on his bed, Boo Radley stands quietly in the corner of the room. Boo shows sympathy for Jem by waiting inside the room to make sure Jem is alright. Boo, being the shy recluse that he is, could have easily left the house, but chose to stay and watch after Jem. Before Boo leaves for home, he displays one more sign of sympathy towards Jem by approaching Jem's bed and "petting" his head. Petting Jem's head is a sign of affection and shows that Boo is sympathetic towards him.
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