Question

The youngest child of amasa coleman lee based a book character on which of her childhood friends?

Answer 1

Harper Lee's character Dill from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' was inspired by her childhood friend Truman Capote.

Step-by-step explanation:

The youngest child of Amasa Coleman Lee, who is Harper Lee, based a book character on her childhood friend. This friend provided inspiration for the character of Dill in Harper Lee’s famous novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Dill was inspired by Harper Lee’s own childhood friend, Truman Capote, who was also a writer and with whom she had a memorable friendship. In the novel, Dill is described as a charming and imaginative boy, who along with Scout and Jem, embarks on various adventures, including the fascination with their reclusive neighbor, Boo Radley.

Answer 2

Truman Capote.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nelle Harper Lee was the author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' He was the daughter of lawyer Amasa Coleman Lee. She was the youngest child of Amasa Coleman and Frances Lee.

Nelle Harper Lee based the character of Dill Harris in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on her childhood friend Truman Capote. Truman Capote was also an American Novelist. Lee and Capote shared a lifelong friendship. They were not just friends but also neighbors.

Truman, also based the character of Idabel in 'Other Voices, Other Rooms', on his friend and neighbor, Lee.

Lee was born in Monroeville, Alabama and Capote was sent to Monroeville after the divorce of his parents where he was taken care of by his mother's relative.

So, the correct answer is Truman Capote, childhood friend of Lee on whom she based one of a book character.