Miss Stephanie Crawford is the neighborhood gossip. Jem gets much of his information regarding Boo Radley from Miss Crawford and believes the rumors she spreads about him. She claims that she witnessed Boo peeking into her window at night, and perpetuates the rumors that Boo Radley is a violent individual. Miss Crawford tells Jem that Boo stabbed his father with a pair of scissors without warning while he was cutting out pictures for his scrapbook. Jem is gullible and believes everything that Miss Stephanie says about Boo. Jem adds his own unique, gory details to Boo's legend and shares the rumors he hears with Scout and Dill. Miss Stephanie shares rumors about Boo's history and lifestyle with Jem because he is one of the only people who believes her. Miss Stephanie is continually looking for attention and Jem is receptive to the ridiculous rumors she spreads.
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