To Kill a Mockingbird – Character Notes

Mrs Dubose Pg. 119 ? tangible description Mostly in chapter 11 Jem and discoverer pass her house and she stirs them up about genus Atticus defend Tom Robinson. Jem ruins every camellia in her garden, and then both atomic number 18 forced to read to her. Morphine addict. Independent, strong willed, courageous, old fashioned, lonely, cantankerous, contrary, prejudice Helps Jem and vigil to discover real courage, pg. 124 Gained self-control ? important Fear and ignorance driven spate to misunderstand Mrs. Dubose Mayella Ewell Pg. 197 ? physical description Fragile, confused, nervous, unintelligentAttended the court theme, was raped by her dad, case was blamed on Tom Robinson. Pg. 190 199 quotes on and about. aunty Alexandra Pg. 141 ? physical description Harsh, old fashioned, bossy, old, opinionated, honest, over powering, protective, strict She wanted to c looke vigil into a proper lady, determined to make a intermit difference than Calpurnia. Created more problems than solu tions. Didnt have respect for Calpurnia. Pg. 145, 140 ? quotes from Aunt Alexandra Chapter 12 ? Calpurnia took scout and jem to downhearted church Chapter 24 ? Aunt Alexandra has afternoon tea party.Racism is displayed Calpurnia Pg. 6 ? physical description Key role is to give focal point to Scout and Jem, shows them the black community Strong willed, authoritive, responsible, wise, caring, understanding, smart, kind, protective Been with them ever since Jem was born, pg. 6 Pg. 32, 139, 138, Heck Tate Sheriff of Maycomb County Pg. 104 ? Physical description Over powering, tall, thin, wealthy, Chapter 10, mad dog shooting Has to secure Tom, is involved in the court case, Heck Tate defends Jem and Boo from being accused of dock Ewells death Pg. 300 304, quotes from Heck TateBob Ewell Pg. 147 ? physical description Involved in the trial against Tom Robinson, rapes his daughter, attacks Jem and Scout Arrogant man, human trash, disgrace, spends welfare property on alcohol, childr en go hungry, obnoxious, evil, violent, abusive, dirty, rude, Pg. 189 192, quotes from court case Pg. 296 303, quotes from the attack Miss Rachel Finchs next door neighbor Good friends with Aunt Alexandra, often has tea at the Finchs house, helps scout to understand that Boo Radley is a niminy-piminy person, Young, ladylike, mature, Dills aunty, Pg. 56, 220, 143, Scout FinchTomboy, always starts fights, rosy cheeks, short black hair, dark brown eyes Independent, courageous, humorous, curious, stubborn, aggressive, short tempered Story is told by her point of view Scout saved Tom from being lynched Atticus Finch Lawyer, wise man, highly respected, father, widower, dry sense of humour, sense of morally, one of the a few(prenominal) citizens who believes in equality, compassionate, determined, generous, accepting, strong, caring, courageous, humble, calm, courteous, affectionate The one thing that doesnt abide by majority rule is a mans conscience.Jem Finch Pg. 227 ? four kinds of commonwealth in the world, Pg. 240 ? why they cant get along Pg. 13 ? talking to Dill Four years older than scout, matures throughout the novel, becomes more effected by events because of a deeper understanding, phases in and out of wanting to hang out with Scout, tries hard to protect scout although they fight. Adventurous, imaginative, courageous, caring, loving, righteous, loyal, charismatic, protective, Tall, skinny, dark haired, brown eyes, tries to go by his cool, immature.Miss Maudie Same age as Aunt Alexandra, glasses, brown hair, seen as an senile figure, spends a lot of time in the garden House ruin down, Miss Maudie refuses to go to the trial because she believes they are like a Roman Carnival, great cake maker, supports Atticus ideas. Respected, strong willed, friendly, supportive, sharp-tongued, loyal, widowed, brave, idol of Scout Pg. 47 ? description