The Golden Rule is the principle of treating others the way you would want to be treated. In chapter 8, there are several characters who exemplify and live up to this maxim.
During Miss Maudie's house fire, the entire community (including Atticus and Mr. Avery) embody the Golden Rule by entering Maudie's burning home to save her furniture. They selflessly work together and risk their lives to preserve Maudie's personal items. Mr. Avery even narrowly escapes the flames by falling off the upstairs porch.
In addition to the numerous community members who risk their lives to save Maudie's personal possessions, Boo Radley also exemplifies the Golden Rule by comforting Scout while she stands in his yard. Boo Radley notices that Scout is freezing and warms her by placing his blanket across her shoulders. Boo Radley's selfless action is another example of characters following the Golden Rule in chapter 8.
The Golden Rule states "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." There are numerous examples of this in To Kill a Mockingbird, not least because Atticus is always teaching Scout and Jem to have empathy for others, to put themselves in other people's shoes. But it's not just the Finch children who act according to the Golden Rule. In chapter 8, we're somewhat surprised to see none other than Boo Radley living up to this maxim. While Miss Maudie's house is on fire, Scout is standing on the sidewalk, watching the firefighters battling vainly against the all-consuming flames. It's freezing cold that night in Maycomb and so Scout is shivering. Suddenly, out of nowhere, someone places a blanket over her shoulders. It's only later that Scout realizes that it was Boo who displayed such thoughtful kindness.
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