Finch Family:Cunningham Family: - Scout Finch - Walter Cunningham - Alexandra Finch - Mr. Cunningham - Atticus Finch - Jack Finch - Jem Finch - Simon Finch Radley Family: The Ewells: - Arthur "Boo" Radley - Bob Ewell - Nathan Radley - Mayella Ewell - Mr. Radley - Burris Ewell
Families:
Finch Family: The Finch family is describe as the most well-off family within Maycomb. All of the family members are depicted as successful, with Aunt Alexandra still working at Finchs landing farm, Jack Finch becoming a doctor, and Atticus Finch being a lawyer.
Cunningham Family: The Cunningham family are portrayed as being just below the poverty line. They are considered the "working poor" as Mr. Cunningham has work, yet lacks having a large sum of money.
Radley Family: The Radley's are depicted as mysterious and dysfunctional.
The Ewells: The Ewelss have an extremely low status in Maycomb's social hierarchy, however, because the family is Caucasian it prevents them from being lowest of the low.
Others: - Miss Maudie Atkinson , Tom Robinson, Helen Robinson, Link Deas, Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose, Heck Tate, Mr. Underwood, Mr. Dolphus Raymond, Reverend Sykes, Mr. Gilmer, Francis, Calpurnia
Characters
Scout Finch - The narrator and protagonist of the story. Jean Louise Finch, who goes by the nickname "Scout", lives with her father Atticus Finch, her brother Jem, and their black cook Calpurnia in Maycomb. She is a very bright and intelligent girl, who acts in a very tomboyish manner. Despite the racism and terrible treatment of human beings, Scout doesn't lose hope in humanity.
Jem Finch - Scout’s brother and playmate. Jeremy Atticus or “Jem” Finch is portrayed as your typical American boy; refusing to back down from any dares as well as fantasizing about playing football. He is four years older than Scout, so as he get's older he begins to gradually separate himself from scout and her games thoughout the story, nevertheless, he remains her close companion and especially her protector throughout the novel.
Calpurnia - The Finches’ black cook and housemade. Described as "tyrannical" by Scout, Calpurnia is depicted as being very stern towards the children, however, aslo acting like a motherly figure. Calpurnia is able to bridge the gap between the white world and her own black community.
Charles Baker Harris “Dill” - Dill is Jem and Scout’s good friend, who is also their neighbour every summer. Dill is portrayed as a confident boy who has a very active imagination. He becomes fascinated with the mysterious Boo Radley and is a poster child of representing childhood innocence.
Boo Radley - Boo Radley is described as a recluse; never setting foot outside his house. Boo consistently takes up the curiousness of Jem, Scout, and Dill. Despite having no social life because of past events of family abuse involving his father, he is, nevertheless, portrayed as an intelligent character who still has kindness in his heart. This can be seen when he leaves little presents for Scout and Jem here and there, as well as luckily emerging at an opportune moment to save the children. He is one of the novel’s “mockingbirds,” a good person who was injured by the evil of mankind.
Atticus Finch - Atticus Finch is the father of Jem and Scout. Working as a lawyer in Maycomb, Atticus is a widower with a dry sense of humour. He has made sure to instil in his children his strong sense of morality and justice. He is one of the limited amount of residents within Maycomb who are committed to racial equality. When he agrees to defend Tom Robinson in a court case (who is a black man charged with raping a white woman) he exposes himself and his family to the anger of the white community. With his strongly held convictions, wisdom, and empathy, Atticus is essentially depicted as the novel’s moral backbone.
Stephanie Crawford - The neighborhood gossip. Tom Robinson The black man who is accused of raping and beating Mayella Ewell.
Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose - An elderly, ill-tempered, racist woman who lives near the Finches. Although Jem believes that Mrs. Dubose is a thoroughly bad woman, Atticus admires her for the courage with which she battles her morphine addiction.
Reverend Sykes - Reverend Sykes is the pastor at the First Purchase African M.E. Church. He helps Jem and Scout watch Tom's trial by finding seats for them in the "colored balcony."
Helen Robinson - The wife of Tom Robinson.
Burris Ewell - One of Bob Ewell's many children. Burris Ewell attends school only one day per year.
Judge John Taylor - The judge at Tom's trial. In an attempt to aid Tom's case, he appoints Atticus to represent Tom.
Mr. Horace Gilmer - The state attorney representing the Ewells.
Sheriff Heck Tate - Maycomb's sheriff who accompanies Atticus to kill the mad dog and who delivers the news about Bob Ewell.
Mr. Braxton Bragg Underwood - The owner, editor, and printer of The Maycomb Tribune. Although Mr. Underwood openly dislikes blacks, he still defends Tom Robinson in a fair trial.
Dolphus Raymond - Father to several biracial children, Mr. Raymond lives on the outskirts of town. When he comes into Maycomb, he pretends to be drunk.
Francis Hancock - Francis Hancock is the grandson of Aunt Alexandra. Francis get's Scout in trouble by taunting her taunts about Atticus.
Zeebo - Zeebo is the town garbage collector, who is also Calpurnia's oldest son. He is one of four people who are able to read at the First Purchase African M.E. Church.
Miss Rachel Haverford - Dill's aunt who also lives next door to the Finch family.
Miss Maudie Atkinson - Miss Maudie is depicted as one of the most open-minded people within Maycomb. Living across the street from Jem and Scout, she is an avid gardener and spends a large amount of time outside. Miss Maudie often spends most of her time talking with the Finch children — primarily Scout — in order to help them to better understand Atticus and Maycomb's community.