| Jean Louise “Scout” Finch | – narrator of the book- recalls transformational experiences from her childhood – a rebellious tomboy as a child- admires her brother and her father |
| Jeremy Atticus “Jem ” Finch | – Scout’s older brother – a hero figure to Scout |
| Atticus Finch | – Single parent, with two children, Jem and Scout- a lawyer- defends Tom Robinson in a trial- according to Scout, believes in equality and everyone’s right to free speech- a fair man |
| Dill (Charles Baker) Harris | – summer friend to Scout and Jem- the catalyst for this journey- intrigued by the Radleys, particularly Boo |
| Calpurnia | – housekeeper to the Finch family- role model/mother figure to Scout- “a force of nature”- speaker of “two languages”- can read and write |
| Arthur “Boo” Radley | – an outcast – a rough past- a curiosity to the children- giver of knothole gifts |
| Nathan Radley | – Boo’s older brother- scared off the children one night- filled knothole with cement |
| Miss Maudie | – a Finch neighbor and friend- loves the children- another role model for Scout- loses house in a fire |
| Sheriff Heck Tate | – sheriff of Maycomb- a decent man- knows the limits of his “power” |
| Tim Johnson | – dog- contracts rabies – shot and killed by Atticus- recalled by Scout several times |
| Tom Robinson | – a 25 year old black man, accused of raping a white woman – friend to Calpurnia- has wife and children |
| Ms. Stephanie Crawford | – “the neighborhood gossip”- children’s source of Boo Radley rumors |
| Mrs. Dubose | – an elderly neighbor and dragon- prejudiced against “colored” people- rude comments resulted in ruined Camellias- had Jem read to her – was trying to get over her morphine addiction before she died |
| Miss Caroline Fisher | – Scouts first grade teacher- rigid about rules and expectations- from Northern Alabama- represents the outside world |
| Walter Cunningham, Jr. | – Scout’s school mate – cannot afford lunch- farming family lives in poverty- Jem invites him to lunch – different habits than the Finch family |
| Mr. Walter Cunningham, Sr. | – a poor farmer – client of Atticus |
| Reverend Sykes | – minister at First Purchase Church (M.E. Church) – Calpurnia takes the children to services- holds the congregation hostage until they donate enough money for Helen Robinson- the “voice” of his community |
| Jack Finch | – brother to Atticus and Alexandra- visits every Christmas- fun, brings firecrackers- can admit when he is wrong- keeps his word |
| Aunt Alexandra | – Atticus’ sister. – Aunt Alexandra lives at Finch’s Landing, the Finch family homestead, but she moves in with Atticus and the children during Tom Robinson’s trial. – She is very concerned that Scout have a feminine influence to emulate.- She is very old-fashioned |
| Lula | A parishioner at First Purchase African M.E. Church who is upset when Scout and Jem attend services there |
| Eula May | The local telephone operator. |
| Mr. Avery | A boarder at the house across from Mrs. Dubose’s. |
| Zeebo | – Calpurnia’s son- town’s garbage collector- can read and write |
To Kill A Mockingbird: Part 1, Character List
January 28, 2020