Atticus is known for his strong character and his commitment to honesty and Justice. Judge Taylor wanted Tom Robinson to have a fair trial and he knew to accomplish that only someone with esteem integrity can do so. Atticus shows integrity because he does not like to keep secrets, he does not judge his opinion of someone based on their skin color and because he does not take advantage of people. Atticus believes in Tom's innocence, and while any reasonable person could look at the evidence in the case and realize that Tom didn't commit the crime, the racial prejudices prevent most whites from doing so. It is a case he cannot hope to win. However, Atticus tells Scout that he must argue it to uphold his sense of justice and self-respect. Although
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When Jem asks if they are as poor as the Cunningham’s, Atticus said “Not exactly. The Cunningham’ are country folks, farmers, and the crash hit them the hardest. “Maycomb County was farm country, nickels and dimes were hard to come by for doctors and dentists and lawyers”, and the fact that so many people had resources rather than money, Atticus says Mr. Cunningham can pay with what he has on hand rather than with money. Scout remembers finding hickory nuts, stove wood, and similar as forms of payment in the backyard from Mr. Cunningham. Atticus could have taken advantage of his client, but because he has integrity, he tells Mr. Cunningham to stop paying as he had more than paid him. The fact that Atticus does not take advantage of people, even if they are not financially stable shows Integrity on his …show more content…
He does not take advantage of people because of how rich or poor they are such as when he allowed Mr. Cunningham to stop giving him crops because he has paid him enough. Finally, because Atticus does not judge people based on their skin color such as when he allowed Calpurnia to stay with him because she is “part of the family” This shows integrity. Taking on the task of defending a colored man in such a racist town is very challenging but Atticus intended to do his best for his client. After the trial, everyone in the courtroom stands in respect as he
When Jem asks if they are as poor as the Cunningham’s, Atticus said “Not exactly. The Cunningham’ are country folks, farmers, and the crash hit them the hardest. “Maycomb County was farm country, nickels and dimes were hard to come by for doctors and dentists and lawyers”, and the fact that so many people had resources rather than money, Atticus says Mr. Cunningham can pay with what he has on hand rather than with money. Scout remembers finding hickory nuts, stove wood, and similar as forms of payment in the backyard from Mr. Cunningham. Atticus could have taken advantage of his client, but because he has integrity, he tells Mr. Cunningham to stop paying as he had more than paid him. The fact that Atticus does not take advantage of people, even if they are not financially stable shows Integrity on his …show more content…
He does not take advantage of people because of how rich or poor they are such as when he allowed Mr. Cunningham to stop giving him crops because he has paid him enough. Finally, because Atticus does not judge people based on their skin color such as when he allowed Calpurnia to stay with him because she is “part of the family” This shows integrity. Taking on the task of defending a colored man in such a racist town is very challenging but Atticus intended to do his best for his client. After the trial, everyone in the courtroom stands in respect as he