Character
She is Scout's teacher who is not originally from Maycomb.
Miss Caroline
"You never really understand a person until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
Atticus
Symbolic of communication and childhood innocence.
The Knothole
This is what the Boo Radley game represents.
Innocence
The name of the town and state where the story takes place.
Maycomb, Alabama
Jem and Scout's friend who has seen the movie Dracula.
Dill Harris
"People in their right minds never take pride in their talents.”
Miss Maudie
Symbolic of equality. Not everyone is what they seem.
The Snowman
It is important for Atticus that the children realize this is not "just a man with a gun."
Courage
This is what they call Atticus' family home.
Finches landing
She is the bravest lady Atticus ever knew.
Mrs. Dubose
"…Jem told me that I was being a girl, that girls always imagined things, that’s why other people hated them so and if I started behaving like one I could just go off and find someone else to play with."
Scout
This is the turning point. Symbolic of danger and change.
The Fire
This can be seen in Maycomb's Caste system as well as the prejudice of the town's people.
Equality (or lack of)
This is what Aunt Alexandria and Uncle Jack want Scout to be.
A lady
She is the children's caretaker and a member of Tom Robinson's church.
Calpurnia
"…but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.”
Atticus
Symbolic of the madness of Maycomb and the danger approaching.
The Mad Dog (Tim Johnson)
Atticus shows this trait in the way he treats Mrs. Dubose and Tom Robinson.
Compassion
The excuse that is given for why Jem's pants are missing.
Strip-poker
He refuses to take a quarter because he is humble.
Walter Cunningham
"She said I didn't understand children much and told me why. She was quite right."
Uncle Jack
Symbolic of the Racism and Predjudice of Maycomb.
The Camellias
Shown in the morality of Atticus and the pride of the Cunninghams.
Integrity
The people who came to help Miss Maudie during the fire.
The community of Maycomb