In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Charles Baker Harris, also known as Dill, is one of the most important characters. He is curious, wants attention and can be dishonest. One of the first characteristics seen in Dill is his inquisitive nature. For example, the reader first sees curiosity when Scout and Jem talk to Dill about the Radleys: “The more we told Dill about the Radleys, the more he wanted to know, the longer he would hug the light pole on the corner, the more he would wonder. (15) Using this quote shows how Dill's curiosity sparked by hugging the pole and starting to wonder, so now that they told Dill more about the Radelys his curiosity began Also, another moment where the reader can see his curiosity is when Scout says, "Dill and Jem were just going to peek out the window with the shutter loosened to see if they could get a look at Boo Radley, and if I didn't, I wanted to go with them I could go straight home and keep my fat, floppy mouth shut, that's all.”(69) This shows how curiosity drove them to go and peek inside the window. Then, out of curiosity, they tell Scout that if she doesn't approve of it, she should just go home and keep her mouth shut. Even though he was curious, he didn't stop there. Its second characteristic is that it needs attention. The first time the reader sees that he needs attention is when Dill says, “Mr. As long as you don't tell Aunt Rachel, don't make me go back, please sir! I'll run away again!" (188) This quote shows how Dill just wants attention. Someone who says he'll run away again just wants attention. Another time where the reader notices that he needs attention is when Scout and Dill are talking, when Dill says to Scout, "The thing is, what I'm trying to say is, they're doing a lot better without me, I can do that." you have it, go play with it. You have a room full of things. I got you that book, so go read it” (191) Using this quote he shows how he wants attention by wanting affection from his new parents. From the tone of this quote the reader can tell that Dill is upset that all he wants is attention.