Why is Miss Maudie Atkinson a static character in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Miss Maudie is a static character because she does not change; essentially, she remains the same in her attitudes and actions throughout the narrative of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Much like Atticus, who she describes as "the same in his house as he is on the public streets," Miss Maudie is genuine. She dislikes hypocrites whether they be Miss Stephanie Crawford, Mrs. Merriweather, or the Ewells. In fact, she refuses to attend the Tom Robinson...

Miss Maudie is a static character because she does not change; essentially, she remains the same in her attitudes and actions throughout the narrative of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Much like Atticus, who she describes as "the same in his house as he is on the public streets," Miss Maudie is genuine. She dislikes hypocrites whether they be Miss Stephanie Crawford, Mrs. Merriweather, or the Ewells. In fact, she refuses to attend the Tom Robinson trial because it is a "Roman carnival" in which hypocrisy will abound.

Always kind to the children, Miss Maudie honestly answers their questions and reaffirms their faith in their father as she explains to them at times his reasoning. Scout gives Miss Maudie the highest praise a child can when she narrates in Chapter 5,

She had never told on us, had never played cat-and-mouse with us, she was not at all interested in our private lives.

Miss Maudie's loyalty to the Finch family extends to Aunt Alexandra, as well, as she whittles away Mrs. Merriweather's veneer of Christianity, exposing her for the hypocrite she really is at the Missionary Tea. Afterwards, in her characteristic kindness, she consoles Alexandra, who is worried about her brother Atticus. She tells Alexandra that despite those who malign him, the town is paying him the highest tribute they can because Atticus is trusted to do the right thing.

Like Atticus Finch, Miss Maudie is an honorable character, steadfast and true to her beliefs. She is never afraid to speak out against hypocrisy, yet she is tender and loving toward those whom she loves, defending them fiercely at times. Always consistent in her behavior and attitude, Miss Maudie is a powerful static character.