There is also a very intriguing example of Atticus’ moral responsibility throughout the story as he uniquely defends an ethnic minority in a criminal trial despite being ridiculed by the community. In this case, Atticus is essentially this man’s only hope for being cleared of his wrong-doings (or in this case, lack of). Despite the rest of the town of Maycomb believing Tom Robinson should be charged without proper trial due to their racial prejudice, Atticus believed that no matter the man’s colour of skin he deserved a fair trial; Essentially a clear cut example of Atticus Finch’s morality. There is yet another example of Atticus’ morality in his refusal to allow Tom Robinson to be kidnapped and hanged by a “lynch mob” comprised of the town folk of Maycomb. Atticus refused to allow the mob to pass into the jail and kidnap Tom before he could receive a fair trial; Therefore showing that he values his
There is also a very intriguing example of Atticus’ moral responsibility throughout the story as he uniquely defends an ethnic minority in a criminal trial despite being ridiculed by the community. In this case, Atticus is essentially this man’s only hope for being cleared of his wrong-doings (or in this case, lack of). Despite the rest of the town of Maycomb believing Tom Robinson should be charged without proper trial due to their racial prejudice, Atticus believed that no matter the man’s colour of skin he deserved a fair trial; Essentially a clear cut example of Atticus Finch’s morality. There is yet another example of Atticus’ morality in his refusal to allow Tom Robinson to be kidnapped and hanged by a “lynch mob” comprised of the town folk of Maycomb. Atticus refused to allow the mob to pass into the jail and kidnap Tom before he could receive a fair trial; Therefore showing that he values his