To Kill a Mockingbird Characters Analysis

Jean Louise “Scout” Finch: Narrator of the story, beginning with her recollections at age six.  

Jeremy Atticus “Jem” Finch: Scout’s brother, four years older than Scout.

Charles Baker “Dill” Harris: Neighbor and friend to Scout and Dill, about Scout’s age, who lives in Mississippi, but spends summers next door to the Finch family.  

Miss Rachel Haverford: Dill’s aunt (lives next door to the Finch family).

Atticus Finch: Father to Scout and Jem; He is a lawyer and part-time legislator.

Calpurnia: The Finch’s black housekeeper. She is like a mother to the children, and their birth mother died before Scout can remember.  

Aunt Alexandra: Sister of Atticus. She is very concerned about the culture and sophistication of the two children, especially Scout.  

Francis Hancock: Grandson to Alexandra. Annoys and teases Scout.  

Uncle Jack Finch: Atticus’ brother, a bachelor and doctor.  

Arthur “Boo” Radley: A mysterious, middle-aged man who lives in the “haunted” Radley house. The children have never seen him, and curiosity drives them to find a way to lure him outside for a look at him.  

Mr. and Mrs. Radley: Boo Radley’s parents

Nathan Radley: Brother of Boo Radley

Zeebo: Calpurnia’s son, also local trash truck driver and church deacon

Miss Maudie Atkinson: Neighbor and adult friend to the kids. Offers them advice and counseling.  

Miss Stephanie Crawford: The neighborhood gossip.  

Tom Robinson: A black man on trial, accused of raping a white woman. He is represented by Atticus Finch.  

Helen Robinson: Tom Robinson’s wife.  

Bob Ewell: Patriarch of the Ewell family, well-known for being a lazy alcoholic with little ambition and no money. He’s got many children, all of whom live in squalor in a run-down house.  

Mayella Ewell: 19-year-old daughter of Tom Ewell, and the accuser of Tom Robinson

Mrs. Dubose: Elderly woman that lives near the Finch house. Verbally harasses the kids.  

Mrs. Merriweather: Organizer of the Halloween festival and performance.

Link Deas: Tom Robinson’s employer, and later Helen’s employer. Protects Helen from threats made by Bob Ewell.  

Sheriff Heck Tate: Local law enforcement officer.