Character List

Judge John Taylor The judge at Tom's trial. 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 he openly dislikes blacks, he defends Tom's right to 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.

Walter Cunningham, Sr. One of the men who comes to lynch Tom Robinson, he's also one of Atticus's clients. After speaking with Scout, he calls off the mob.

Walter Cunningham, Jr. One of Scout's classmates. Jem invites him to have lunch with them after Scout accosts Walter on the playground.

Miss Caroline Fisher New to teaching and to Maycomb and its ways, Miss Caroline is Scout's first grade teacher.

Cecil Jacobs A schoolmate of the Finch children, he scares Jem and Scout on the way to the Halloween pageant.

Little Chuck Little One of Scout's classmates who stands up to Burris Ewell in defense of Miss Caroline.

Miss Gates Scout's second grade teacher.

Lula A parishioner at First Purchase African M.E. Church who is upset when Scout and Jem attend services there.

Eula May The local telephone operator.

Mr. Avery A boarder at the house across from Mrs. Dubose's.


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