An author willuse many adjectives to describe a character when employing direct characterization. Indirect characterization is a technique in which the author uses a character's actions, dialogue, and interactions with other characters to imply what a character is like. When using indirect characterization, while an author may not necessarily use adjectives to describe a character, the reader will be able to deduce adjectives that fit the character's description. In the opening chapter, Harper Lee primarily uses direct characterization techniques to introduce Dill, whereas she uses indirect characterization to introduce Jem and Scout.

In the opening chapter, since Lee uses more direct characterization techniques to describe Dill than any other character, Lee uses more adjectives to describe Dill. Dill is a very remarkable and unusual person, and his first most noticeable, remarkable characteristic is his size. Therefore, the very first adjective to describe Dill is found in Jem's comment about Dill's size when Scout and Jem first meet Dill: "You look right puny for goin' on seven." In using the adjective puny, Jem means that Dill looks very small, weak, and unimpressive for his age. Another direct characterization of Dill is found in Scout's narrative description of him: "Dill was a curiosity." She continues further to describe his unusual linen shorts, snow white hair, and deep blue eyes. But, beyond his physical description, the most curious and unusual characteristic of Dill is his imagination.

In contrast to the number of adjectives found describing Dill, Lee only uses one adjective to describe Jem. When Dill challenges Jem to put his "big toe in the front yard" of the Radley Place, calling Jem scared, Jem indirectly characterizes himself as respectful in his retort: "Ain't scared, just respectful." Jem's reference to his respectfulness is an honest characterization of Jem's ability to respect the thoughts, needs, and desires of others, similar to his father's ability. It also foreshadows how much Jem will develop as a character as the novel progresses.

BRAVE.  Jem shows his bravery when he takes Dill's dare to run and touch the Radley house, but he risks his life to protect Scout from the murderous Bob Ewell later in the novel.

CURIOUS.  Curiosity gets the better of Jem several times during the novel, usually in episodes dealing with Boo Radley. His quest to make contact with Boo eventually fails, but he is relentless in his pursuit until the knothole is cemented.

SUPERSTITIOUS.  Jem talks about Hot Steams and the powers of the Indian head penny, among others.

ATHLETIC.  Jem has his eyes set on playing football for his school, though he never gets to play ball with Atticus. He spends a great deal of time outdoors--running past the Radley place and swimming at Barker's Eddy.

EMOTIONAL.  Jem loses his temper a few times during the novel. He gets angry with Mrs. Dubose and again when Atticus forces him to read to her. He becomes angy about the outcome of the Tom Robinson trial, and wrestles with Scout on occasion.

Sensitive - Jem cares about what his father thinks of him, he wants to obey. He does love his sister and cares about her well being even though he likes to make her think otherwise.

Pensive - This means thinking. Jem is a serious thinker that Scout notes throughout the text. Sometimes he would wander off to behind the car house and just think. She thinks he would often recall their mother whom she had such little recollection of.

Adolescent - Jem thinks he is growing hair, he stuffs his face with bananas for football season next year, and he is referred to as Mister Jem. Also, he is often moody.

Just - Jem struggled with the verdict of the trial because it wasn't fair. He couldn't justify in his mind why men would be so terrible as to not accept the truth.

Obedient - Even though Jem did wrong things, he accepted life's consequence. Take the incident with Mrs. Dubose for example. She really cracked him. He would have liked to not have to go over there and read every day. But he does it because his father instructed him to do it.

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee characterizes Jem Finch as being very similar to his father while also being his own person. Jem is characterized as a very morally upright, brave person, while also still being a bit young, naive, and rebellious. Throughout the story, Scout, the narrator, uses many adjectivesto describe what her brother Jem is like as a person.

Early on, Scout describes her brother Jem as prideful while also pointing out that he is "respectful." Jem's pride surfaces the moment Dill begins to persuade Jem to conspire with him to try and get Boo Radley to come out of his house. Scout notes Jem's pride when she describes Jem thinking over Dill's temptation for three days in the following:

Jem thought about it for three days. I suppose he loved honor more than his head, for Dill wore him down easily. (Ch. 1)

Scout also notes that Jem finally gave in to Dill's persuasion on the third day to make Boo come out. In saying that Jem "loved honor more than his head," Scout is saying that Jem loved his pride more than he loved thinking reasonably. Since Jem doesn't want Dill thinking he is chicken, Jem becomes willing to give in to Dill's persuasion.

In this same passage, Scout also describes Jem as being a reasonably respectful person while growing up when she notes his response to Dill's taunt that Jem is scared. According to Scout's narration, Jem replies, "Ain't scared, just respectful," which shows us that Jem has been brought up to be morally inclined to respect other peoples' thoughts, feelings, and privacy (Ch. 1).

As Jem gets older, he begins spending less time with Scout and more time by himself. He especially spends time alone reading football magazines. It's at this stage in their relationship when Scout describes him as having a sense of  "maddening superiority" (Ch. 14). For example, Scout considers it "maddening" that Jem should think he understands more than Scout about how worried adults can be. More specifically, at one point, Jem begs Scout not to "antagonize Aunty [Alexandra]" because Alexandra and Atticus are beginning to quarrel due to the fact that Atticus has a lot on his mind concerning Tom Robinson's trial. Scout insists "Atticus [doesn't] worry about anything" and that the trial only worries him about once a week. When Jem says the only reason why Scout thinks the trial isn't worrying Atticus is because she "can't hold something in [her] mind but a little while," whereas adults can think about things for a longer time, Scout becomes infuriated by what she calls Jem's "maddening superiority" (Ch. 14).

Hence, as we can see, Jem is described as a very complex character who is usually respectful and moral but can also be prideful and rebellious.

Scout is a dynamic character who is always changing and growing throughout the novel.  One minute she’s a tomboy rolling in an old tire, the next she is going to a ladies’ tea given by Aunt Alexandra.  Here are some characteristics and adjectives to describe Scout:

Hard-headed and stubborn—Scout doesn’t give up when ostracized by Jem and Dill.  She also tries to talk Atticus into letting her not go to school.

Wise beyond her years—Scout is the smartest girl in her school, and she hates it because it goes so slow for her.

Impressionable—Atticus’ lessons all have a profound effect on Scout and the person she becomes.

Curious—Scout’s continued interest in Boo Radley and the world around her shows her determination and curiosity.  She also sits on Atticus’ lap as he reads the newspaper to her every night.

Forgiving—Scout forgives Walter Cunningham and Jem.

Empathetic—Scout learns about the hardships of Mayella Ewell during the trial and empathizes with her predicament. 

Adventurous—Scout is a tomboy and isn’t stopped despite being told by Jem and Aunt Alexandra to act like a girl.  She dresses in overalls and rolls in tires and climb trees.

Feisty—Scout fights all the time.  She gets in a fight with Walter, Francis, and Cecil Jacobs.  And, of course, there are her “epic” battles with Calpurnia.

Aggressive—Scout won’t back down when she thinks she is right, like when fighting in the school yard or being warned by Jem not to fight.

Vulnerable—Scout’s innocence from growing up in a small town often leaves her vulnerable to how she feels and thinks about bigger issues like racism. 

Out-spoken—Scout says what is on her mind whether it is telling her teacher about the Cunninghams or about the lice scurrying around on Burris Ewell’s head.  Scout doesn’t have a filter!

Here are 11 descriptions!  I don’t want to do all of them for you.  Think about how Scout reacts in certain scenes and episodes throughout the novel, and I’m sure you will come up with some more!  Good luck!

Below are two different ways to answer the question.  First, a list mentioning all of the different character traits might be all that is required by the assignment.  On the other hand, though, you might want to look at your assignment to see if your teacher wants you to quote from the book for each of the adjectives that you are supposed to provide; so, I gave a couple of examples below to help you out.

Scout Finch:

Tom-boy, young, aware, inquisitive, tough, little sister, daughter, normal, American girl, scared, inexperienced, independent, obedient, smart, literate. . .

Tired - "I hated him for that, but when you are in trouble you become easily tired: soon I was hiding in his lap and his arms were around me" (104).

Out-of-Control -"Scout," said Atticus, "When summer comes you'll have to keep your head about far worse things" (104).

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Atticus: Morally-upright, courageous, tolerant.

• Atticus is a man of integrity who shows others respect, regardless of race, social class, or gender. He courageously stands up to a lynch mob and defends Tom Robinson in front of a prejudiced jury. He exercises his tolerance by overlooking people's flaws and sympathizes with their circumstances.

Scout:Curious, short-tempered, observant.

• Scout continually inquires about the world around her and takes note of how people act throughout her community. She develops perspective after witnessing Tom Robinson's trial and begins to perceive the overt prejudice in her community. Towards the beginning of the story, Scout is portrayed as a hothead with a short-temper. She gets into several physical altercations throughout the novel until she learns self-control.

Jem:Respectful, loyal, imaginative.

• Jem has a huge imagination, which he displays during his fantastic descriptions of Boo Radley towards the beginning of the novel. Jem abides by his father's rules and is a relatively respectful child. He listens to his father's lessons and develops into a morally-upright individual like Atticus. Jem displays his loyalty by refusing to leave his father's side when the lynch mob arrives outside of the Maycomb jail and also attempts to defend Scout during Bob Ewell's attack.

Calpurnia:Strict, educated, proud.

• Calpurnia continually chastises Scout for her rude behavior towards the beginning of the novel and makes sure that Scout obeys her directives. Unlike the majority of the black community, Cal is literate and even teaches Scout how to write. Calpurnia is also a proud woman, who refuses to allow Jem and Scout to enter First Purchase African M.E. Church without looking presentable.

Aunt Alexandra:Prejudiced and judgemental.

• Aunt Alexandra is prejudiced against lower-class citizens and black people throughout the novel. She refuses to allow Scout to visit Calpurnia's home and does not want her to be friends with Walter Cunningham Jr. Alexandra also criticizes Scout for her attire and tomboy personality. She believes that Scout should act more feminine and learn to socialize with other females.

Dill:Storyteller and talented.

• Dill is a lonely child, who continually tells stories to make his life seem better. Scout mentions that Dill can tell the "biggest ones" and fabricates stories on the spot. Dill is also referred to as a "pocket Merlin," and can play any character in any game.

Boo Radley:Reclusive and compassionate.

• Boo Radley demonstrates his compassionate nature by giving gifts to the children in the knothole of his tree, mending Jem's pants, clothing Scout during Maudie's fire, and defending the children against Bob Ewell's attack. Boo is also extremely reclusive and barely leaves his home. He is portrayed as a shy man, who enigmatically remains inside his house for the majority of the novel.

Miss Maudie:Friendly and supportive.

• Miss Maudie is kind to the Finch children and allows them to play in her yard. She sits on the porch with Scout and continually bakes the children tasty cakes. Following Atticus's defense of Tom Robinson, she demonstrates her support by offering words of encouragement to cheer Jem up while she commends his father's efforts.

Calpurnia, cook to Atticus, Jem, and Scout, is, in Scout's eyes, "all angles and bones," suggesting a very thin physique, yet a "tyrannical presence" for as long as Scout can remember.  She has large, powerful hands, and she squints because she is myopic and doesn't wear eyeglasses. These descriptions are found in the novel's first chapter.

In chapter two, as Scout describes how Calpurnia's "grammar became erratic" "when she was furious," readers learn that Calpurnia is African American; Atticus has told Scout that Calpurnia "had more education than most colored folks." Scout observes that she has "tiny lines around her eyes" that deepen when she squints.

There is plenty of evidence in the novel that points to Calpurnia's physical strength.  She loads all of the fireplaces at the Finches' home and performs a number of difficult chores.  In chapter 12 she bathes Scout roughly; in the same chapter, her hand digs into Scout's shoulder during the confrontation at Calpurnia's church. Instead of backing down when the parishioners advance upon them, Calpurnia has "amusement in her eyes." 

Harper Lee wants her readers to see Calpurnia as a physical (and psychological) force to be reckoned with.

Scout's narrative is exemplary throughout To Kill a Mockingbird, but her descriptions of the Finch family are not addressed in much detail. Scout rarely mentions anything about her own physical appearance. She is apparently fairly large for her age, since she is bigger than Dill and the older boys she fights--Walter Cunningham Jr. and her cousin Francis. Little else is mentioned about her appearance, though she can usually be found wearing her overalls.

ATTICUS.  Scout's father is a tall man who is about 50 years old and wears glasses because he is nearly blind in his left eye.He has "graying black hair and square-cut features," and he usually wears his three-piece suit until he changes into his pajamas at night. He is physically fit for his age, preferring to walk to his office each day rather than drive his car. (It is not hard to picture Atticus after having seen the film adaptation of the novel: Actor Gregory Peck was made for the role, and Peck's own features fit Atticus to a tee.) 

JEM.  Jem has his mother's looks, with "soft brown hair and eyes, (an) oval face and snug-fitting ears." His hair "stuck up behind and down in front," and Scout notices his "heavier" eyebrows later in the story. He is "slender," of average build, taller and bigger than Scout but not big enough to make the football team when he reaches the seventh grade.  

CALPURNIA.  Cal is "just a few years older" than her boss and is a grandmother, but she doesn't "look even near as old as Atticus." She has "tiny lines around her eyes," and

She was all angles and bones; she was nearsighted; she squinted; her hand was wide as a bed slat and twice as hard.

She is strong from working around the house each day, and Scout

... admired the ease and grace with which she handled heavy loads of dainty things.

She wears an apron while working, but dresses appropriately for church, with "her navy voile dress and tub of a hat."

The answer to this question can be found in the first chapter of the book, a few pages in, when Scout describes Calpurnia in detail.  Cal is like a mother to Scout, because her mother died when she was too young to remember it.  And, she and Cal have a love/hate relationship--Scout feels like Cal bullies her and pushes her too hard, and gives her too much tough love; however, she is fully aware that Cal loves her, and is responsible for her safety and thriving.  She describes Cal's appearance as such:

"She was all angles and bones;...she squinted; her hand was wide as a bed slat and twice as hard."

From this we get the impression that Calpurnia was a very skinny bony woman with big hands, who wasn't afraid to discipline with swats or spankings when necessary.  She squinted because she was nearsighted, so overall, it gives a very interesting image of Cal.  I hope that helps a bit; good luck!

Jem is Scout's older brother. He is depicted as an athletic, curious adolescent. At the beginning of the story, Jem is fascinated by their reclusive neighbor, and he matures as the novel progresses. In the first paragraph of the story, Scout offers a description of Jem's physical appearance by saying,

His left arm was somewhat shorter than his right; when he stood or walked, the back of his hand was at right angles to his body, his thumb parallel to his thigh. He couldn’t have cared less, so long as he could pass and punt. (3)

Later on, the children receive miniature sculptures of themselves in the knothole of the Radley tree, and Scout once again comments on Jem's appearance by mentioning,

I looked up at Jem. A point of straight brown hair kicked downwards from his part. I had never noticed it before. (61)

Jem is portrayed as a good kid with a soft heart. He is also a loyal, obedient son who does not want to disappoint Atticus. Towards the end of chapter six, Jem decides to return to the Radley yard to retrieve his pants and demonstrates his respect and admiration for Atticus by telling Scout,

Atticus ain’t ever whipped me since I can remember. I wanta keep it that way. (57)

Dill is a charismatic, entertaining boy, who spends his summers in Maycomb and becomes close friends with Jem and Scout. When the Finch children first see Dill, Scout describes his short stature by saying,

Sitting down, he wasn’t much higher than the collards. (7)

Dill is also an extremely talented child with a vivid imagination. Scout elaborates on his unique personality by saying,

Thus we came to know Dill as a pocket Merlin, whose head teemed with eccentric plans, strange longings, and quaint fancies. (8)

Calpurnia is the Finch family's African American cook. She is depicted as strict but caring. Scout describes her appearance by saying,

She was all angles and bones; she was nearsighted; she squinted; her hand was wide as a bed slat and twice as hard. (6)

As a child, Scout struggles to get along with Cal and is continually getting on her nerves. Scout comments on Cal's authoritative personality by saying,

Our battles were epic and one-sided. Calpurnia always won, mainly because Atticus always took her side. She had been with us ever since Jem was born, and I had felt her tyrannical presence as long as I could remember. (6)

Atticus is portrayed as a morally-upright, intelligent man who valiantly defends Tom Robinson in front of a racist jury. In chapter ten, Scout gives a physical description of her father by saying,

Atticus was feeble: he was nearly fifty. When Jem and I asked him why he was so old, he said he got started late, which we felt reflected upon his abilities and manliness. He was much older than the parents of our school contemporaries. (92)

During a significant conversation with his brother in chapter nine, Atticus reveals his resolute, compassionate nature when Jack asks him if he plans on defending Tom Robinson. Atticus demonstrates his integrity and selflessness by saying,

Right. But do you think I could face my children otherwise? You know what’s going to happen as well as I do, Jack, and I hope and pray I can get Jem and Scout through it without bitterness, and most of all, without catching Maycomb’s usual disease. Why reasonable people go stark raving mad when anything involving a Negro comes up, is something I don’t pretend to understand. (91)

Boo Radley is depicted as a reclusive, misunderstood man who rarely leaves his home. When Scout sees him for the first time in chapter 29, she describes his physical appearance by saying,

As I pointed he brought his arms down and pressed the palms of his hands against the wall. They were white hands, sickly white hands that had never seen the sun, so white they stood out garishly against the dull cream wall in the dim light of Jem’s room. (274)

Later on, Scout walks Boo home and comments on his benevolent, gracious personality by saying,

Boo was our neighbor. He gave us two soap dolls, a broken watch and chain, a pair of good-luck pennies, and our lives. (282)

Since Scout is the first-person narrator, there are few physical descriptions of her character. In chapter 3, Scout attacks Walter Cunningham Jr. and Jem tells her, "You’re bigger’n he is" (23). Apparently, Scout is bigger than boys her age and dresses like a tomboy. When she walks past Mrs. Dubose's home, her racist neighbor yells,

What are you doing in those overalls? You should be in a dress and camisole, young lady! (105)

Scout is also depicted as an aggressive, tough girl who gets into several physical altercations. In chapter nine, Scout punches her cousin in the face and describes her actions by saying,

"This time, I split my knuckle to the bone on his front teeth. My left impaired, I sailed in with my right, but not for long. (87)

Despite her rough exterior, Scout develops into a compassionate, tolerant girl. She is also an insightful child, displaying her intelligence by comparing Boo Radley to a metaphorical mockingbird. At the end of chapter 30, Atticus asks Scout if she understands Heck Tate's reasoning for concealing Boo's heroics. Scout displays her intelligence by saying,

Well, it’d be sort of like shootin‘ a mockingbird, wouldn’t it? (281)

Calpurnia is the Finches’ African-American housekeeper.

Calpurnia has been with the Finch family for a long time. She has raised Scout since she was a baby. Ever since Scout’s mother died, she is the only mother Scout has known. She is an older lady. Scout describes her, 

Calpurnia was something else again. She was all angles and bones; she was nearsighted; she squinted; her hand was wide as a bed slat and twice as hard (Chapter 1).

Calpurnia is better educated than most African Americans in Maycomb. She is one of the few who can read, and she taught her son Zeebo. We know Calpurnia is fairly old because her son is already a grown man with a family of his own. 

Calpurnia knows how to read because of her past. She has known Scout’s father for a long time because she came from his family’s land, Finch’s Landing. Scout's grandfather gave her the Bible she learned to read from.

“Were you from the Landing?” Jem asked. “You never told us that.”

“I certainly am, Mister Jem. Grew up down there between the Buford Place and the Landin‘. I’ve spent all my days workin’ for the Finches or the Bufords, an‘ I moved to Maycomb when your daddy and your mamma married” (Chapter 12).

Thus, Calpurnia has always been a part of the Finch household. When Alexandra tries to convince Atticus to fire Calpurnia, he refuses. He says Calpurnia will not leave until she wants to, because they need her. Atticus depends on Calpurnia. He knows she provides the balance his household needs because his wife is dead. Calpurnia teaches Scout and Jem morals in addition to taking care of them. Atticus does not believe Alexandra serves the same role. Her values are not the same as his.

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird portrays many interesting characters.  Among those characters are Atticus Finch, Jem Finch, and Calpurnia.  Each character is autobiographical based on Lee’s experiences in her childhood.

Atticus-

Atticus serves as the moral gauge for the children.  As a parent, his strong suit comes from the explanations and the strength that he provides his children. Not only is Atticus a well-respected citizen and lawyer in the community, the townspeople elect him as a state representative. 

One of the best lessons that he teaches his children concerns Boo Radley and Walter Cunningham.  He wants his children to not make judgments about someone until they have seen things from his/her  standpoint---walk around in his shoes to see what the other person sees.

In addition, Atticus is the moral compass for the town.  When he defends Tom Robinson, Atticus realizes that his children are going to be targeted by the prejudiced people of the town.  He demonstrates his humanity and his courage when he stands up against not only the lynch mob but Bob Ewell as well.

From this aspect of the story, Atticus teaches his children that there are those people who need help.  They have no defense against the hard things that happen in the world.  In this part of the story, the children learn that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird---Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, and even Mayella Ewell.

Jem-

Over the course of the story, it is Jem who changes and matures more than anyone else.  The story spans his puberty years and watches as he struggles to understand why people do the negative things that they do. 

He learns to be a better brother and to exhibit many of the qualities of his father. When Dill runs away, Jem must break the code of the children  because of his fear that Dill will be hurt; therefore, he tells Atticus what has happened to Dill.  Scout reports that Jem is moody and lays around and thinks.

 “You know something Scout? I’ve got it all figured out.  I’ve thought about it a lot lately.  There are four kinds of folks in the world. There’s the ordinary kind like us and the neighbors, there’s the kind like the Cunninghams out in the woods, the kind like the Ewells down at the dumps, and the Negroes.”

To further prove his maturity, when the children are attacked, Jem shows little fear when he fights the assailant who breaks his arm.

Calpurnia-

Calpurnia serves as a substitute mother for their mother who died.  She loves the children but firmly establishes the ground rules that the children must follow. Cal’s kindness to Scout helps the little girl, particularly when Calpurnia reinforces the values of Atticus.  Atticus supports Calpurnia when the Aunt criticizes her because on a daily basis she keeps the house and the children on course. 

The children are lucky to have someone as loyal and kind as Cal.  Atticus does not worry at all when he knows that Calpurnia is there for the children. She actually moved with Atticus to Maycomb.

As one of the few Negroes in town who can read and write, Calpurnia shows no superiority to the other blacks. It is Calpurnia who taught Scout to read. In fact, one of the fun chapters in the book provides details of Calpurnia’s life away from the Finches.  To Scout, Cal lives a double life; when she is around the other black people, she changes her style of talking and her education and becomes like the other Negroes.

The word that my students always use for Scout is "Tomboy". She plays outside, dresses like a boy, and beats up other boys.

Additionally, she is intelligent, insightful, and imaginative. She learned to read at a young age, innocently questions extremely difficult societal questions, and she plays creative games, such as the Radley reenactments, with Dill and Jem.

She lacks a “proper” feminine influence, in her life and really has no interest in learning how to act like a lady. Aunt Alexendra attempts to make Scout act like a lady by forcing her to attend Maycomb’s ladies missionary circle and dressing her up in a dress. Scout detests Alexandra’s attempts at making her a lady.

To the above answer I would add that Scout is unusually smart and insightful for a child of her age. However, her strong-willed nature and her innocence often get her into trouble with her family and with society as a whole. As a narrator, we must scrutinize the details that Scout provides us. Sometimes, she tells us those details completely and accurately; sometimes she herself does not fully understand what exactly has transpired. Although she does indeed seem more comfortable among adults rather than children her own age, she isn’t always capable of fully comprehending that adult world. As readers we must learn to “read between the lines” of what Scout relays to us and infer the details she sometimes leaves out.

Usually dressed in overalls, Scout is a tomboy, honest and pragmatic; she sees things as they are and tells it like it is.

Jem is fun-loving and creative, and generally kind to his sister Scout.  He is also respectful and developing in maturity and integrity; when he disobeys Atticus and loses his pants, it is of supreme importance for him to rectify the situation so his father will not think ill of him.

Dill is imaginative and mischievous, the catalyst behind many of Scout and Jem's more questionable adventures, and Boo Radley is shy and reclusive but also kind, always looking out for the kids even as they try to invade his privacy, returning Jem's pants folded neatly and saving Scout from the real danger of Bob Ewell.

Calpurnia is a strong, loving character who shows the children right and wrong like a mother would.  She takes them to her church, teaching them how to navigate the differences between the worlds of blacks and whites.  Tom Robinson is conscientious and helpful, a black man caught in an untenable position solely because of his race.  Heck Tate is honorable and practical; he upholds the law but is willing to bend it when necessary to protect the innocent Boo.  Bob Ewell is cowardly,vindictive, and self-centered.  He thinks nothing of harming the innocent and even children.

Check out the link below for a comprehensive description of all the characters in the book!

At the beginning of the novel, Scout is a very young girl who simply mirrors her society’s views.  She uses racial derogatory terms, because it reflects that attitudes of many in her town.  As the novel progresses, she begins to question the trial, the town’s views, and what is right and wrong.  At the end of the novel, she is finally able to see the world through other people’s eyes.  In other words, she sees things from their perspective.  In the novel, Jem progress from a boy who challenges authority, to one who becomes very angry and disillusioned by his town.  The novel concludes with Jem viewing her father with new eyes.  At the beginning of the novel, Atticus leads a peaceful life, living in harmony with the people in the town.  However, in the middle of the novel, after he accepts Tom’s case, he finds himself at odds with the town.  As the novel concludes, Atticus accepts Tom’s fate, and understands his town’s limitations.