Q1
narrator of the novel
Scout
reclusive neighbor who is the subject of many Maycomb rumors
Boo Radley
Scout's older brother
Jem
Tom Robinson's defense lawyer
charged with rape
Tom Robinson
open-minded woman who is a friend and mentor to the children
Ms. Maudie
friend of Jem and Scout
Dill
Scout's new school teacher; doesn't understand the culture and social dynamics of Maycomb
Ms. Caroline
Sherriff of Maycomb
Heck Tate
lonely; ostracized; must take care of her younger siblings
Mayella Ewell
tries to kill Jem and Scout
Bob Ewell
white man married to a black woman; the townspeople mistakenly think he's a drunk
Dolphus Raymond
housekeeper considered a member of the Finch family
Calpurnia
concerned about making Scout into a proper lady
Aunt Alexandra
The judge residing over Tom's Robinson's trial
John Taylor
Leader of the African African church; tells Scout to stand up when Atticus walks by (leaving the courtroom) after the guilty verdict is read
Revend Sykes
refuses to accept others' charity
Mr. Cunningham, Sr.
the town gossip who spreads rumors about Boo Radley
Ms. Crawford
old woman who fights to break a morphine addiction in her final weeks of life
Ms. Dubose
in the missionary circle; "helps" people far away yet prejudiced toward the Black community in her own town; hypocritical
Ms. Merriweather