Choose seven (7) characters that reflect both prejudice and courage. Find at least five (5) words or phrases to
describe each of them.
Atticus Finch, Courage – representing Tom Robinson, not being intimidated by Bob Ewell and the lynching
mob. Prejudice – Atticus himself is not prejudice but is subject to the racial prejudice of Maycomb because of
his choice to represent Tom Robinson.
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Extremely tolerant – not being fazed when Bob Ewell spat on him and threatened to kill him, the only
thing he said about the incident was ‘I wish Bob Ewell wouldn’t chew tobacco’ (pg.239)
Calm and level-headed –is rarely angry throughout the novel, Jem says that ‘Atticus ain’t ever
whipped me since I can remember’ (pg. 62)
Respectful and polite – always speaks politely to everyone and during Tom’s trial addresses all the
witnesses as Miss or Mr and uses manners when questioning them
Reasonable and tries to see the best in everyone
Calpurnia, Courage – taking the Finch children to her all black church. Prejudice – is subject to racial prejudice
by Lula who objects to her bringing the Finch kids to ‘nigger church’ because they are white and don’t belong
there.
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Protective - of the Finch children, quite harsh on them at times but with their best interest in heart
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Very supportive - of Atticus who says that he ‘couldn’t have gotten along without her all these years’
(pg.150) and ‘We couldn't operate a single day without Cal, have you ever thought of that?’ (pg. 28)
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Conflicted – she leads a double life, she acts and speaks like the educated person she is in the Finch’s
household but when with other black people she changes her demeanour
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Loyal – to both the Finch family and her actual family
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Religious - attends church and makes sure Scout and Jem do even when Atticus is away
Tom Robinson, Courage – testifying at court even though he knew the jury would not take a black man’s word
over a white woman’s, attempting to escape from jail and helping Mayella Ewell in the first place despite his
own circumstances. Prejudice – despite Atticus’ efforts the jury still found Tom guilty just because he was a
negro.
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Hardworking – is referenced as very hardworking by his employer Mr Link Deas
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Respectful and polite – during the trial its occurs to Scout ‘that in their own way Tom Robinson's
manners were as good as Atticus's’ (pg. 215)
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Tolerant and accepting – when referring to his accuser Mayella Ewell he says ‘I felt sorry for her, she
seemed to try more’n the rest of ‘em’ (pg.217)
Jean Louise ‘Scout’ Finch, Courage – speaking out in class to Miss Caroline, listening to Atticus when he tells
her not to fight, joining Jem when he had to read to Mrs. Dubose and standing up to the lynching mob.
Prejudice – believing the stories about and being scared of ‘Boo’ Radley, judging Walter Cunningham because
he is worse off then the Finch’s.
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Very proud - as evidenced when she curses and beats up Francis for calling Atticus a ‘nigger lover’
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Tomboyish – she always hangs around with boys, wears overalls and pants, gets into fights a lot and
resents when Jem says she is acting like a girl.
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Intelligent and quick to understand things
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Innocent
Jeremy Atticus ‘Jem’ Finch, Courage – touching the Radley Place near the start of the book, going back to
collect his pants from the Radley fence, reading to Mrs. Dubose, backing up Scout when facing the lynching
mob and when he was getting attacked by Bob Ewell. Prejudice – he judged ‘Boo’ Radley based on stories he
had heard, at multiple times tells Scout to stopping being/acting like such a girl.
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Imaginative – playing the game based on stories he heard or made up himself about ‘Boo Radley’
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Deeply looks up to Atticus
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Protective of his sister and Atticus’ pride – when he destroys Mrs. Dubose’s flowers because of what
she said about Atticus
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Despises injustice – when ‘Judge Taylor was polling the jury: "Guilty... guilty... guilty... guilty..." I
(Scout) peeked at Jem: his hands were white from gripping the balcony rail, and his shoulders jerked
as if each "guilty" was a separate stab between them.’ (pg. 233)
Mr. Link Deas, Courage – Standing up for Tom during the trial and stopping Bob Ewell’s harassment of Helen
Robinson after Tom’s death. Prejudice – originally seems on the side of order over truth.
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A good employer – sticks up for his employees, offers Helen Robinson a job even though he doesn’t
need more workers.
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Helpful – gives Helen a job after Tom dies because he knows she won’t be able to support herself and
her family without some income
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Risks himself to help others/ Loyal – when in court “Mr. Link Deas rose from the audience and
announced: ‘I just want the whole lot of you to know one thing right now. That boy's worked for me
eight years an' I ain't had a speck o'trouble outa him. Not a speck.’”
Arthur ‘Boo’ Radley, Courage – helping Jem and Scout when they got attacked by Bob Ewell. Prejudice, is
judged by most of Maycomb because he rarely, if ever, leaves his home.
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Misunderstood – because he is shut away from society most of Maycomb’s people assume there is
something wrong with him or he is evil etc.
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Caring – comes out of his home when Miss Maudie’s house burns down and puts a blanket over
Scout. Saving Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell and carrying Jem home.
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Shy – doesn’t speak much to anyone, stays at home away from people.
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Respectful of the way Atticus and the children treated him at the end of the book.