Character in TKAM
Bob Ewell
Atticus Finch
Calpurnia
Scout Finch
Aunt Alexandra
Miss Maudie
Tom Robinson
Jem
Boo Radley
Dill Harris
Who: Atticus Finch is the father of Jem and Scout. He is the lawyer who defends Tom Robinson in the big court case. Atticus is a wise and peaceful man who gives a lot of knowledge to his children throughout the story. Heck Tate and his sister Aunt Alexandria are good friends of Atticus
Why: Atticus is the father figure of this book. whenever Jem or Scout do something wrong or ask him a question he responds with a wise answer making them think about what is wrong with Maycomb. He also is the reason the finch family is given a bad game for most of the book because he defends a black man named Tom Robinson
Why: Ewell is the father of the girl who accuses Tom Robinson of rape and is also a chief witness in the case. Throughout the story Ewell addresses Atticus in very disrespectful ways including spitting into his face and calling him a "nigger lover". In the end Bob attempts to kill Jem and Scout, but it unsuccessful in doing so.
Who: Boo is the town recluse. He is very mysterious to Jem and Scout because he never comes outside. Most people are afraid of him because of things they hear about him, when in reality he symbolizes a mockingbird.
Why: Boo intrigued Jem, Scout, and Dill from the very beginning of the story. He was a huge mystery to them which made them always think about who Boo really is and why he never leaves his house. Boo really has a big impact on the story in the end when he saves Jem and Scout from being Killed by Ewell.
Who: Tom Robinson is the black man who was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Most of the book was surrounded by his upcoming court case and Atticus Finch was his lawyer. He was accused guilty and when trying to escape was shot dead.
Why: Tom Robinson is the reason the Finch family received a bad reputation to their name. Atticus had to defend him as his lawyer. Without Tom in this story we wouldn't be able to see the segregation that happens in this town as clearly.
Who: Calpurnia is the maid for Atticus Finch and his family. She is an intelligent black woman that raises Jem and Scout, filling in for their dead mother. Calpurnia is very important to Atticus because without her Atticus would have a very difficult time raising his kids while trying to deal with the court case.
Why: Calpurnia taught Jem and Scout many important lessons as they grew up. She was largely involved in one of the main events in the book when she took Jem and Scout to her church. The event was important because the church was an all black church. At the church Jem and Scout learned a lot about Calipurnia and the rest of her family and friends.
Why: Dill Harris is a friend to Scout and Jem They love it when he visits during the summer. Dill was the one to dare Jem to touch the Radley's house. Dill was also the only younger kid for Jem and Scout to talk to because everyone is old on their street.
Who: Dill Harris is a little boy that is the same age as Jem. He is friends with Jem and will supposedly marry Scout. He only ever comes to Maycomb during the summer because Dill is an orphan and visits his Aunt Rachel.
Who: Ewell is the town drunk that is looked down upon by most of the town. He is the father of Mayella Ewell who accuses Tom Robinson of rape. Bob is poor, rude, and racist.
Who: Jem is Scout's older brother and best friend, and protector. Although he is older then Scout, he is still always with her. He enjoys doing things that involve anything to do with Boo Radley.
Why: Jem is always there for Scout throughout the book. He breaks up her fights, keeps her out of trouble, and saves her life at the end when attacked by Ewell. Scout really looks up to Jem and respects him.
Who: Scout Finch is the main character in the book. She is the daughter of Atticus Finch and sister of Jem Finch. Scout is a curious young girl that dresses and acts like a boy. She mostly gets along very well with her brother and her father, who are very kind to her as well. In addition, she gets along well with all of her neighbors, including Dill Harris, who she plans on marrying some day. Scout has a young mind and doesn't understand all things like Jem does. She is also intriqued by stories about Boo Radley.
Why: Scout is the most important character in the book because the story is told from her point of view. Most of the story revolves around her thoughts and her perspective on situations. Scout is vital to the story because she has an impact on nearly every conflict and situation throughout the book.
Who: Miss Maudie lived on the same street at the Finch family. Her husband died before the events of the book unfolded and she had a passion for gardening. She witnessed most of the kids adventures and got along well with the most of her peers.
Why: Miss Maudie is most similar to Atticus Finch. She is an intelligent woman who taught the kids many valuable lessons throughout the book. Jem, Scout, and Dill admire and respect Miss Maudie More than any of their other neighbors. Scout enjoys talking to Miss Maudie during her free time because they share a good relationship. Miss Maudie has also been good friends with Atticus and Aunt Alexandra for a long time.
Who: Aunt Alexandra is the sister of Atticus and the aunt of Jem and Scout. She is first introduced into the story when Atticus's family goes to visit extended family for Christmas. She is later introduced when Atticus is piled with work from his Tom Robinson case. She stays around to help Calpurnia take care of the kids for the rest of the book.
Why: Aunt Alexandra is can be described as a judgmental, self-righteous woman, and this adds more conflict to the story. Scout doesn't agree with most of her viewpoints on how she should dress and act. She also gets in major arguments with Scout and Atticus. She argues with Atticus about whether Calpurnia should stay around or not and also argues with Atticus about the freedoms he should give Scout and Jem. In addition, Aunt Alexandra argues with Scout about how Scout should not be associating herself with a Cunningham.