How Is Atticus Finch A Christ Figure

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Some people show the love of Christ in many ways. They comfort others, support them, and praise them when they accomplish an important task. Atticus Finch does just about all of these in To Kill a Mockingbird. He cares for his children, neighbors, and friends in his town. When People do wrong to others, he seeks forgiveness for them. Throughout the book, he mainly focuses on others needs, rather than his own. He reflects God’s teachings and actions in this story.

Atticus Finch, a father of two, mirrors the actions of Christ everyday of his life. He acts compassionate towards those who have done him wrong. During the time when Tom Robinson “rapes” one of the townsfolk, Atticus defies the odds and stands up for Tom in court. He asks all of the

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