Characters
Atticus Finch
Hard working man, Atticus Finch tries his best fulfilling his duties. Working all day long, he comes home and reads with Scout and spends time with Jem. Living a normal life, he does not have much to worry till Judge Taylor asks Atticus to defend a nigger. He defends the black man despite Maycomb`s discrimination and prejudice prevalent in Maycomb.
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“Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird" (Atticus to Jem, pg. 90 in To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee).
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Atticus to Scout, pg. 30 in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee).
Crowther, Linnea. Atticus Finch. Digital image. Legacy.com. N.p., 11 June 2012. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.
Hughes, Lauren. Scout Finch. Digital image. Hello Giggles. N.p., 25 Nov. 2011. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.
Jean Louis Finch (Scout)
Young and clever, Jean Louis Finch also called “Scout” is the daughter of Atticus Finch. Being first person point of view she directs the novel, “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. She often spends time with her brother Jeremy Finch and best friend Dill. Playing games and running around, throughout the ages of 6-10 she slowly begins to mature. During the case of Tom Robinson Scout begins to understand racism since Maycomb hates the fact Atticus Finch is supporting Robinson and Atticus is referred to “nigger-lover”. Eventually as the novel comes to an end, Scout matures and faces the harsh realities of the world.
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"Well Dill, after all, he is just a Negroe," (Page 199 in To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee).
Jeremy Finch (Jem)
Older brother of Scout, Jem enjoys playing games with his sister. Accepting dares from Dill which involve the Radley house, he proves he isn’t scared. As he grows older, Jem’s interests change: he starts reading the newspaper instead of playing outside and grows interest in football. Growing up Jem always thought Maycomb is a safe environment. He slowly matures and begins observing what is happening in Maycomb. The trial interests him and he loses his innocence. His eyes open through the discrimination and prejudice during the trial.
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"It ain't right, Atticus" (Page 224 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee).
Mulligan, Robert. Jem Finch. Digital image. To Kill A Mockingbird. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.
Miss Maudie. Digital image. Wikia. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
Aunt Alexandra
Expressing her opinion and being blunt, Aunt Alexandra despises black people. She wants Scout to become more "lady-like" and stop playing around all the time. Since the children do not know much about their background she wishes they are soon educated about it.
"Atticus, you are the last person I thought would turn bitter over this," (Page 115 in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee).
Dill
During the summer, Dill becomes Jem and Scout’s neighbour and best friend. Only seven-years-old, Dill is quiet confident for his age. He spends time with them and takes interests in Jem’s Boo Radley game.
"Let's try to make him come out. I'd like to see what he looks like" (Page 11 in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee).
Tom. Charles Baker Harris "Dill" Digital image. The Old Movie House. N.p., 20 Apr. 2014. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.
Boo Radley
Anti-social and ostracized from society, Arthur Boo Radley plays an important role in the novel. Jem, Scout, and Dill become fantasized by his isolation. Jem specifically creates a game called “Boo Radley Game” and every summer they get together and play it. Eventually they stopped playing the game and their childhood fun days were soon gone till Boo Radley decides to put items in the knot hole. Gathering them, day by day they become confused who could have done it. Eventually the items stop coming when Nathan Radley covers the hole which stops their "connection" going on.
"Will you take me home?" (Chapter 31 in To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee).
Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson plays an important role in the novel since the trial is about him being accused of raping a white girl. Defenseless, Tom Robinson can do nothing but go on along with the lies since according to Jim Crow Law: [a black man’s word is never taken over a white’s].
(To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee)
"She reached up an' kissed me 'side of th' face. She says she never kissed a grown man before an' she might as well kiss a nigger" (Chapter 19 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee).
Arthur "Boo" Radley. Digital image. Thinklink. N.p., May 2014. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
Bellissimo, Mary. Tom Robinson. Digital image. Prezi. N.p., 21 July 2013. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
Kauffman, Bill. Bob Ewell. Digital image. Blogspot. N.p., 25 Feb. 2011. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
Bob Ewell
Being an abusive and alcoholic father, Bob Ewell accuses Tom Robinson for raping his daughter, Mayella. Not telling the truth and knowing what the consequences will be, he accuses a black man since he knows his word will be taken instead of a black’s (Jim Crow Laws). Being heartless, he is proud of his actions.
"..When I got distangled I run up to th' window and I seen-I seen that black nigger ruttin' on my Mayella!" (Chapter 17 in To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee).
Mayella
Bob Ewells daughter Mayella Ewell lives an abusive and isolated life. Her father keeping her ostracized from society, causes Mayella to become lonely. Taking on the role as a mother, her father does not support her and spends the "relief checks" on cheap whiskey. Despite her living conditions, Mayella accuses Tom Robinson for raping her.
"The nigger yonder took advantage of me an' if you fine fancy gentlemen don't wanta do nothin' about it then you're all yellow stinkin' cowards, stinkin' cowards, the lot of you" (Chapter 18 in To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee).
Machina, Sruthi. Mayella Ewell. Digital image. Prezi. N.p., 4 Dec. 2013. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.