Significance Of Atticus Finch In To Kill A Mockingbird '

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Finally, Atticus Finch's character makes a significant contribution in this novel. The multiple aspects throughout the story support and maintain the balance of his morality by the things he does on an everyday basis. The values he teaches his kids, along with the contributions he makes to Maybcomb County. Atticus Finch can easily relate to the quote, "Beauty is not about looks, make up or clothes. True beauty comes from being yourself."-Mark Twain. Atticus is an inspiration to many individuals in Maybcomb, including his own kids and the other citizens as

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