Atticus Finch Justice Analysis

Throughout the novel, Atticus Finch makes morally good decisions, rather than being prejudiced and judgmental. For this reason, Atticus Finch is a role model for acting justly. For example, Atticus displays justice when he stands up for Arthur Radley. Radley never comes out of his home. People in the town of Maycomb say that he committed a crime when he was young and so he is never allowed to leave his home. Many rumors are spread across the town about Arthur. Atticus 's children Jem, Scout, and their friend Dill act out a rumor that they hear about Arthur. Atticus confronts the children about it: “So that`s what you were doing, wasn’t it? Makin fun of him? ‘No ' said Jem, “Putting his life`s story on display for the edification of the neighborhood” (pg. 65) Atticus stands up for Arthur Radley even though he isn’t there. This is because Atticus …show more content…
This shows the reader that Atticus shows justice towards people even in their absence. Mr. Finch has always taught his children not to be biased or make assumptions about people. He is trying to explain to the children that Radley needs to be treated fairly and with respect. Mr. Finch even brings justice into his family and expects to act justly as well. Another example from the novel of Atticus acting justly is when Atticus converses with Scout. Scout had a bad day at school because she feels that she was wronged by her teacher at the school. Scout was told that she was not allowed to read or write in school. Atticus tells