| Scout Finch ( Jean Louise) | – narrator of the book- A rebellious tomboy, who learns from others, or people who inspire her, valuable lessons and values |
| Jem Finch | -Scout’s brother and one of her best friends-Enters young adulthood and faces difficult issues |
| Atticus Finch | – A lawyer, who defends Tom Robinson in a trial, against the Ewells- Single parent, has two children- Believes in equality and everyone’s freedom of speech; a fair man |
| Dill (Charles Baker Harris) | – A friend of Scout and Jem’s- Visits them every summer- Interested in the Radleys |
| Aunt Alexandra | – Atticus’ sister- Tries to teach Scout to be feminine- Wants Scout to look up to her |
| Tom Robinson | – A 25 year old black man, being accused of raping Mayella Ewell- Has wife and children – One of the book’s “mockingbirds” |
| Mayella Ewell | – A 19 year-old girl, accusing Tom Robinson of raping her- Was scared to admit the truth about what happened, but we think she tried to “rape” him, and her daddy beat her up, making her too scared to speak. |
| Bob Ewell | – an alcoholic, who is mostly unemployed- The poorest family in Maycomb- Accused Tom Robinson of raping his daughter- Ignorent, hateful, dirty, poor, and racist |
| Ms. Maudie | – Neighbor of Scout- House gets burned down- Loves the children- Another role model for Scout |
| Mr. Dolphus Raymond | – Wealthy, white man- Has black white and mixed children- Kind of lost in society – Prefers to live among blacks |
| Judge Taylor | The judge for Tom’s trial. Taylor is a good, sensible man with a sense of humor, who manages a strict courtroom. |
| Heck Tate | – sheriff of Maycomb- a decent man, but a major witness in Tom’s trial |
| Calpurnia | – Housekeeper of the Finch family- role model to Scout/ mother |
| Boo Radely | – an outcast to his society- rough past- gives children presents in knothole- One of the book’s “mockingbirds”- helps save children’s lives |
| Ms. Stephanie Crawford | – “the neighborhood gossip” |
| Tim Johnson | – Mad dog with rabies – Shot and killed by Atticus- One of the book’s “mockingbirds” |
| Ms. Dubose | -An elderly women who is prejudiced against the colored-Was trying to get over her morphine addiction before she died- Had Jem read to her before she died |
| Reverend Sykes | – Minister at the black church that Calpurnia takes the children to- Admires Atticus for defending Tom – Sits on balcony with children at the trial |
| Zeebo | -Calpurnia’s son-garbage collector- can read and write |
| Cecil Jacobs | – a boy, who is racist and against what Atticus was doing for Tom Robinson- Him and Scout go to Halloween festival together |
| Walter Cunningham | – Scout’s school mate who cannot afford lunch- Family in poverty- Has different habits and does things differently than the Finch family |
| Mr. Cunningham | – A poor farmer and part of the mob that seeks to lynch Tom Robinson at the jail |
| Mr. Link Deas | – Tom Robinson’s employer (not racist, and does not allow people, who are prejudice, to work for him) |
| Nathan Radely | – Boo’s older brother- Tried to shot the children- Filled knothole with cement |
| Mr. Underwood | -Publisher of Maycomb’s newspaper-Respects Atticus and proves his ally |
| Jack | -Name of Atticus’ brother |
| Mrs. Rachel | -Dill’s Aunt |
| Mr. Underwood | -Newspaper Reporter |
| Mr. Gilmore | -Prosectuted Tom Robinson |
| Caroline Fisher | -Scouts first grade teacher |
To Kill A Mockingbird: Character List
January 24, 2020