Who is Mattie Keith Chatham from Jayber Crow: A Novel and what is their importance? Jayber_Crow English & Literature Mattie Keith Chatham | Jayber Crow: A Novel

When Jayber first sees Mattie, she is a school girl. Her face is honest and her consciousness seems to be very much in the present. He recognizes her as someone who stands out among others with her values, general brightness and inner strength. An only child, Mattie is a good girl who is respectful of her parents, who also have a very strong place in Jayber's affections.