Essay Character Analysis Kill Mockingbird

Atticus and Calpurnia were both essential charactors in supporting Jem and Scouts actions because they represented parental values needed for success in life; as does my father, who teaches me things no one else can.Atticus was definitely a major role model for both his children because he was a well-mannered father.Scout reacts to the terrible events of the book without losing hope in humanity.

Atticus and Calpurnia were both essential charactors in supporting Jem and Scouts actions because they represented parental values needed for success in life; as does my father, who teaches me things no one else can.Atticus was definitely a major role model for both his children because he was a well-mannered father.Scout reacts to the terrible events of the book without losing hope in humanity.

The narrator and main character who begins her story at almost six years old.

A rebellious tomboy, Scout has a fierce disposition toward any who challenge her, but at heart she believes in the goodness of people.

TKAM There are many people in To Kill a Mockingbird that have significant influences of Scout and Jem’s actions.

The two that stood out boldly to me, however, were Atticus and Calpurnia.

Atticus is an unparelelled charactor in making major impacts upon Scout and Jem.

Calpurnia, although not as influential as Atticus, was more of an influence at the beginning of the novel. Cal disciplined them like a mother, and loved them like a mother as well.

Jem is quieter and more reserved than his sister, and has very high standards and expectations for people.

When these expectations are not met, Jem has a difficult time resolving his feelings.

In this adventure to a “black church” for the first time Scout, Jem and Calpurnia are confronted by Lula; a big black woman who is offended when Calpurnia brings the two white children to their black church. The children do not feel wanted and would have rather gone home until they are welcomed by the reverend.

“‘You ain’t got no business bringin’ white chillum here-they got their church, e got our’n. Later during this experience, Scout realizes that many things done at a “black church” are the same as a “white church”.