The novel To Kill A Mockingbird can be more easily appreciated and understood by closely analyzing the characters, setting, double plots, and theme. To Kill A Mockingbird teaches multiple moral lessons, and presents an overall picture of the prejudice, lifestyle, and attitude of an average southern town.

             There are several crucial carachters in To Kill A Mockingbird and it would take forever and a day to do each one justice. However the most (not only) important carachters are Atticus Finch, Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, Jeremy "Jem" Finch, Arthur "Boo" Radley, Tom Robinson, Bob Ewell, and some other less important carachters.

             Atticus Finch is the head of the Finch household. He is an aging man who isn't very dominating in size. According to Atticus' sister Alexandria, "Atticus is the most pure and good-hearted person one may ever see." Atticus is totally against prejudice towards anybody. Throughout the story he stresses to his children the importance of tolerance. For example, when the kids learn of Atticus' choosing to defend a Negro in court, he explains to them that all people are equal and nobody should be treated unfairly because of color. Atticus is the most important protagonist(and carachter). In the beginning of the story the children think of Atticus as a somewhat weak old man and are embarrassed of him during the times such as the softball game that Atticus does not participate in. However, as the story progresses the kids learn that Atticus is a great man who deserves respect. Some cases of this are when Atticus reveals his marksmanship skills, and the incredible show of pride with the whole Tom Robinson ordeal.

             Jean Louise "Scout" Finch is the narrator and another major carachter in To Kill A Mockingbird. She ranges in age from six to eight from beginning to end. Though she is only a little girl she is fairly big and strong for her age and is basically a tomboy.