How to kill a mocking bird part 1 characters Flashcards
(18 cards)
Who is Scout Finch?
Narrator and protagonist; age 6–9 during Part One; highly intelligent and curious.
Scout is tomboyish, outspoken, and learns lessons about empathy, class, race, and morality.
What role does Atticus Finch play in the story?
Scout and Jem’s father; a principled lawyer who defends Tom Robinson.
He raises his children with strong values and emphasizes understanding others’ perspectives.
Describe Jem Finch’s character.
Scout’s older brother, about 10 years old; protective and adventurous.
He grapples with injustice and the complexities of adulthood as the story progresses.
Who is Calpurnia?
The Finch family’s Black housekeeper; acts as a mother figure to Scout and Jem.
She teaches Scout valuable life lessons and bridges the gap between the Finch family and the Black community.
What is Dill Harris known for?
Scout and Jem’s summer friend; has a vivid imagination and loves storytelling.
He is fascinated with Boo Radley and often devises schemes to lure him outside.
Who is Boo Radley?
A reclusive neighbor; subject of town myths and children’s imaginations.
Portrayed as a monster but shows kindness through small actions, symbolizing misjudgment and prejudice.
What is Miss Maudie Atkinson’s role in the story?
Neighbor and friend; kind and open-minded, treats children with respect.
She shares Atticus’s sense of justice and serves as a female role model for Scout.
Who is Nathan Radley?
Boo Radley’s older brother; strict and stern.
He takes over the Radley household and fills in the knot-hole in the tree, cutting off Boo’s communication with Jem and Scout.
Who is Miss Caroline Fisher?
Scout’s first-grade teacher; new to Maycomb and unfamiliar with local customs.
Represents the flawed education system and gets frustrated with Scout for already knowing how to read and write.
What does Walter Cunningham (Jr.) symbolize?
A classmate from a poor but proud family; refuses lunch money he can’t pay back.
His character shows lessons about manners and social class.
Who is Burris Ewell?
A filthy, rude student who only attends school on the first day.
Represents the disgraceful Ewell family, known for neglect and lawlessness.
What is Bob Ewell’s role in the story?
Burris Ewell’s father; drunk and abusive; central figure in the trial.
Represents deep-seated racism and ignorance.
Who is Aunt Alexandra?
Atticus’s sister; traditional and concerned with social class.
Plays a larger role in Part Two.
What is Uncle Jack Finch’s profession?
A doctor; Atticus’s brother who visits at Christmas.
He has a warm relationship with Scout and Jem but learns to listen more after Scout confronts him.
Who is Francis Hancock?
Aunt Alexandra’s grandson; Scout’s second cousin.
Calls Atticus a racial slur during Christmas, causing Scout to fight him.
What does Miss Rachel Haverford do?
Dill’s aunt and neighbor to the Finches; takes care of Dill during the summers.
Represents the community surrounding Scout and Jem.
What role does Stephanie Crawford play?
Neighborhood gossip who spreads rumors about Boo Radley.
Represents how rumors and fear distort the truth.
Who is Mrs. Dubose?
Elderly, racist woman who lives near the Finches; struggles with morphine addiction.
Atticus uses her to teach Jem about true courage after Jem destroys her camellia bushes.
