Female Characters
I would rather wear overalls than dresses.
Who is Scout Finch?
I live with my aunt during the summer.
Who is Dill Harris?
Calm
What is "tranquil"?
Having a wish to do evil to others
What is "malevolent"?
I said, "In the name of God, do your duty."
Who is Atticus Finch?
I am offended when Atticus calls me ma'am.
Who is Mayella Ewell?
I won't accept charity from anyone.
Who is Walter Cunningham?
Showing deep religious feeling
What is "devout"?
Furiously angry
What is "livid"?
I said, "Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father’s passin’."
Who is Reverend Sykes?
I took Scout and Jem to my church.
Who is Calpurnia?
I am the town sheriff.
Who is Heck Tate?
Unconventional and slightly strange
What is "eccentric"?
In a state of severe disrepair
What is "ramshackle"?
I said, "That boy’s yo’ comp’ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you hear."
Who is Calpurnia?
I want to fire Calpurnia.
Who is Aunt Alexandra?
Scout, Jem, and Dill sit with me during the trial.
Who is Reverend Sykes?
Feeling great happiness
What is "jubilant"?
Fearful that something bad will happen
What is "apprehensive"?
I said, "Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets."
Who is Miss Maudie?
I am the town gossip.
Who is Miss Stephanie?
I gave Dill a drink of Coca-Cola.
Who is Dolphus Raymond?
Truthful and straightforward
What is "candid"?
Likely to start an argument
What is "contentious"?
I said, "Let the dead bury the dead."
Who is Heck Tate?
I am a widow who likes to garden.
Who is Miss Maudie?
I compared Tom Robinson to a songbird in a newspaper article.
Who is Mr. Underwood?
Warm and friendly
What is "cordial"?
Lacking good manners
What is "uncouth"?
I said, "Will you take me home?"
Who is Boo/Arthur Radley?