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When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the. elbow. When it healed, and Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were. assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury. His left arm was. somewhat shorter than his right; when he stood or walked, the back of his hand.
to the wire fence to see if there was a puppy— Miss Rachel’s rat terrier was expecting— instead we found someone sitting looking at us. Sitting down, he
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A widower with a dry sense of humor, Atticus has instilled in his children his strong sense of morality and justice. He is one of the few residents of Maycomb committed to racial equality. When he agrees to defend Tom Robinson, a Black man charged with raping a white woman, he exposes himself and his family to the anger of the white community.
- Jean Louise Finch (Scout) The novel’s protagonist. Over the course of the novel’s three years, Scout grows from six to nine years old. She’s bright, precocious, and a tomboy.
- Jeremy Atticus Finch (Jem) Scout’s older brother. He’s nine when the novel begins. In Scout’s eyes, Jem is an expert on most things and is the ringleader of their group, especially once Dill arrives on the scene.
- Atticus Finch. Scout and Jem’s father. Atticus is older than most fathers in Maycomb at almost 50 years old, and as a lawyer, Scout and Jem initially believe that Atticus doesn’t do anything of import.
- Charles Baker Harris (Dill) Jem and Scout’s friend and Miss Rachel’s nephew. Dill comes to stay with Miss Rachel in Maycomb one summer and immediately shows that he’s a prolific liar and storyteller.
Historical Context of To Kill a Mockingbird. In 1931, nine black teenage boys were accused of rape by two white girls. The trials of the boys lasted six years, with convictions, reversals, and numerous retrials. These trials were given the name The Scottsboro Trials, made national headlines, and drastically intensified the debate about race and ...
Apr 19, 2024 · In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee employs characters to convey themes, explore societal issues, and provide insight into human nature. Each character serves a distinct purpose, adding depth and meaning to the novel. Main characters. Scout (Jean Louise Finch) Atticus Finch. Jem Finch. Boo Radley. Other characters. Calpurnia.
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Dill Harris. Charles Baker "Dill" Harris is a short, smart boy who visits Maycomb every summer from Meridian, Mississippi and stays with his Aunt Rachel (Aunt Stephanie in the film). Dill is the best friend of both Jem and Scout, and his goal throughout the novel is to get Boo Radley to come out of his house.
