Characters
Charles Baker Harris (Dill)Charles Baker Harris (Dill) – Charles Baker Harris or “Dill” was Miss Rachel’s nephew and was staying with her for the summer He is six going on seven when he was introduced in the beginning of the book. He likes to hang out and play with Jem and Scout. He leaves when summer is ending. When the book ends he would be about 10 years old.
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Atticus FinchAtticus Finch- Atticus is the father of Jem and Scout… He is Tom Robinson’s lawyer, his wife died when scout was very young. He is in his near 50’s.
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Boo RadleyBoo Radley – Boo Ridley is the neighbor of Scout, Jem and Atticus. He is found strange by many, and doesn’t leave his house much. He also saved Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell. He is and adult and got into trouble when he was a teen.
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Jean Louise Finch (Scout) Jeremy Finch (Jem)
Jean Louise Finch (Scout) - Jean Louise Finch or “Scout” is the main character and narrator of the book. Starts out the book in first grade putting her at the age of about 5 or 6. She is the daughter of Atticus Finch and the younger sister to Jeremy Finch. Her mother died when she was very young. She likes to play with her brother and Dill. She finishes the book in the 3rd grade making her about 7 or 8 as the story closes.
Calpurnia
Calpurnia – Calpurnia is the cook and the nanny for the Finches. She can also be seen as a positive influence for the kids and how they treat others.
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Jeremy Finch (Jem) - Jeremy Finch or “Jem” starts the book in 5th grade which makes him about 10 or 11 years old. Jem is the son of Atticus Finch and the older brother to Scout. He enjoys playing with his younger sister and Dill. His mother died when he was young but he still remembers her. He closes the story in 7th grade making him about 12 or 13 years old.
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