TKAM Characters

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Scout Main protagonist. Young, naive and curious. Daughter of Atticus and Sister of Jem.
Jem Secondary protagonist. Brother to Scout. Grows up as novel progresses, becomes more mature and formal.
Atticus Father to Scout and Jem. Lawyer. Defends Tom Robison. Old and wise.
Calpurnia Housemaid to Finch family. Goes to First Purchase church. Role model to Scout.
Aunt Alexandra Sister to Atticus and Uncle Jack. Judgemental. Eventually lives with Finch family.
Miss Maudie Neighbour to Finch family. House burns down. Opinionated, wise and kind. Loves gardening.
Miss Stephanie Crawford Local gossip. Miss Maudie lives with her after house burns down.
Boo Radley Local recluse. Gives gifts to Scout and Jem. Saves Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell.
Dill Friend to Scout and Jem. Visits every summer. Dares Jem a lot but reluctant to be daring himself. Very close to Scout.
Bob Ewell Father to Mayella Ewell. Racist. Accuses Tom Robinson of raping his daughter. Tries to kill Jem and Scout.
Mayella Ewell Says Tom Robinson raped her. Came on to Tom Robinson. Daughter of Bob Ewell.
John Hale 'Uncle Jack' Finch Brother to Atticus and Alexandra. Flirts with Miss Maudie. Doctor.
Mrs Henry Lafayette Dubose Neighbour to Finches. Morphine Addict. Racist. Makes Jem read to her after he trashes her garden.
Heck Tate Town sheriff. Not prejudice to black people. Always tries to protect innocent from danger.
Dolphus Raymond White landowner. Lives among black folks. Thought to be alcoholic.
Reverend Sykes Reverend of First Purchase church. Saves Scout and Jem seats in court.
Miss Rachel Haverford Dill's Aunt. Next door neighbour of the Finches.
Helen Robinson Wife of Tom Robinson. Has 3 children. Employed by Link Deas after Tom's death.
Walter Cunningham Sr Pays off debt to Atticus in firewood etc. Leads the mob. Walter Jrs father. Stops the mob as Scout reminds him how much Atticus has done for him.
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