CHARACTERS

Jean Louise Finch, aka Scout Finch: Main character of the book, 5-9 year old girl, lives in Maycomb.

Jeremy Atticus Finch, aka Jem Finch: Scout’s brother, 9-13 year old boy.

Atticus Finch: Scout’s and Jem’s father, lawyer in Maycomb, is to defend Tom Robinson.

Calpurnia: Cook in the Finch House, African-American women, takes care of Scout and Jem.

Dill: Scout’s friend, lives in Meridian, Mississippi, visits Maycomb in summers.

Tom Robinson: Black man who was accused of raping a white woman.

Arthur Radley, aka Boo Radley: brother of Nathan Radley (owner of Radley house), has stayed in his house for several years.

The Ewells: The poorest white family in Maycomb, live behind Dumps, oldest daughter was said to be raped, takes Tom Robinson to court.