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Atticus has become very stubborn ever since he lost the case. Boo Radley killed Bob Ewell and Atticus does not want Boo to get in trouble with anyone. He blames Bob's death on Jem because he knows that Jem is just a child that won't get in to trouble. For example, in the text it says, "Mr. Finch," Mr. Tate said stolidly, "Bob Ewell fell on his knife. He killed himself." (366) Mr. Tate says that no one is in tro

Atticus seems to be very depressed about the case. It is almost as if he does not care anymore. He does not know what to say about it. He knows he cannot bring Tom Robinson back. Yet, he doesn't try to get Bob in prison. For instance, in the text it states, "I wish Bob Ewell wouldn't chew tobacco," was all Atticus said about it." This shows that this is all he cares about and he gave up. (291)

Mayella is not very used to having conversations with other people in a formal type of manner. She doesn't have many friends because she does not wander off the Ewell property. She is not used to have any normal interaction with people that are not relatives to her. For instance, in the text it said, "Long's he keeps on callin' me ma'am an sayin' Miss Mayella. I don't hafta take his sass." (243)

Scout is a very nice and innocent little kid. She is very nice to Dill and always makes sure he is safe. For instance, in the text it says, "Dill, you watch out, now," I warned. This shows that Scout cares about everyone even if they are not relatives. (267)

Atticus has a fear that he will hurt Aunt Alexandra's feelings. After they had that huge fight over whether Calpurnia was a good person or not. For instance, in the text it states, "I was beginning to notice a subtle change in my father these days, that came out when he talked to Aunt Alexandra." (209) This shows that his voice and posture only changes when he has to speak to her.

Aunt Alexandra is very racist. She doesn't think it is proper for a white person to do something with a black person. For instance, in the text it said, "You all were coming back from Calpurnia's church on Sunday?" (181) This shows that she is shocked about white people going to a church black people go to.

Jem is avery brave and courages person. He hurt his arm but did not let that stop his dream. For instance, in the text it states, "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." (1) This shows that after a injury he is still playing.