CHARACTERS

This page lists the characters and their personalities.

Jean Louise “Scout” Finch- Jem's little sister, (4 years younger ), smart, a tomboy, strong in her beliefs, not afraid to speak up, competitive, friendly, and gets involved in occasional fights, loves to read

Jeremy Atticus “Jem” Finch- Scout’s sister, (4 years older), sometimes irresponsible, daring, loves playing games, typical American boy, and is usually up for anything

Atticus Finch- the father of Scout and Jem Finch, a well respected man in Maycomb, a popular lawyer, a widower, a great father who has taught his kids the difference between good and bad, well-mannered, intelligent, a simple, great man

Arthur “Boo” Radley- a white boy who was born into a respected family (The Radleys), joined a gang when he was younger,  took on a bad reputation, never comes out of the house, has a legend surrounding him, some think he is dead and is a ghost, looked at as mean and scary, a monster

Calpurnia- the cook for the Finch family, raises the kids as if she was their mother

Miss Caroline- the teacher of Scout in kindergarten, young, and sometimes mean to Scout

Miss Maudie Atkinson- the neighbor of the Finches, grows to be good friends with the kids

Miss Dubose- the cranky other neighbor to the Finches, but Jem starts to read to her, and changes his opinion

Mr. Heck Tate- the sheriff of Maycomb

Tom Robinson- a black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell

Mayella Ewell- the daughter of Bob Ewell

Bob Ewell- a drunkard and abuses his daughter

Miss Stephanie- a gossiper of Maycomb

Aunt Alexandra- socialite aunt of Scout and Jem

Uncle Jack- Atticus' brother

Mr. Dolphus Raymond- assumed drunkard, hangs out with black people all the time

Helen Robinson- Tom's wife