Who is John Hale Finch?

John Hale Finch is Atticus's younger brother in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.John is referred to as Uncle Jack and is a well-educated, morally upright doctor. Uncle Jack lives in Nashville and visits his brother's family during Christmas time. Scout and Jem enjoy his presence, and he gives them both air rifles for Christmas. Uncle Jack is a humorous man who doesn't have any children of his own. Scout teaches her uncle...

John Hale Finch is Atticus's younger brother in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. John is referred to as Uncle Jack and is a well-educated, morally upright doctor. Uncle Jack lives in Nashville and visits his brother's family during Christmas time. Scout and Jem enjoy his presence, and he gives them both air rifles for Christmas. Uncle Jack is a humorous man who doesn't have any children of his own. Scout teaches her uncle a lesson in parenting after he unknowingly punishes her for defending Atticus. Uncle Jack jumps to conclusions and spanks Scout after she punches Francis in the face. When they return home from Finch's Landing, Scout tells Uncle Jack the reason why she hit Francis in the face. Uncle Jack immediately apologizes and is upset at himself for treating Scout unfairly. Later on that night, Scout overhears Uncle Jack talking to his brother about the upcoming trial.