Atticus Finch-Atticus is the father of Jem and Scout. His wife passed away when his kids were very little. Atticus is Jem and Scouts only parent. Everyone likes him expect for the Ewells and the Radley's. Atticus is a lawyer ans he defends a black man named Tom Robinson. Since everyone in Maycomb is racist they disowned Atticus.
Jean Louise (Scout) - Scout is the daughter of Atticus and the sister of Jem. When the story first started she was around 6 years old. Scout is not really lady like. She doesn't wear dresses unless she is forced to wear one. She also likes to play games with Jem and Dill which are un lady like. Other then Calpurnia she is the only girl. |
Jem FInch- Jem is the daughter of Atticus Finch. He is the brother to Scout Finch. Hs is about 10 years old when the story started. Jem is very rebellious. He had enough courage to walk up to the Radley house and touched it. He also is very convincing. Scout looks up to Jem and follows him in almost everything he does. He loves his family very much and will do anything to protect his younger sister. He looks up to his dad as well.
Tom Robinson- Tom Robinson is is the man who was falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Tom sadly died because of this lie. Atticus defended Tom very well but since he is black he was found guilty. He was accused because everyone in Maycomb is racist. He was shot 17 times which lead to his death. He knew he really didnt have a chance because he is black and everyone in Maycomb hated the blacks.