In a time of racial injustice, demonstrated in Harper Lee’s fictional novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch stands up for what he believes in. Atticus is a fifty-year-old widower who takes care of his two young kids while balancing a job as a successful lawyer. During a time of inequality and harsh racism, Atticus uses his job as a lawyer to educate his children about the harsh reality of the society around them. Furthermore, the Finch family lives in the 1930’s, when people consider white people to be more valuable to society than black people, who face discrimination in all aspects of their lives. Atticus allows his beliefs to show within the lessons he teaches his kids and his protection among all residents of Maycomb County. Additionally,
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Firstly, when Tom is transported from a holding facility to a jail cell in Maycomb to be close to the trial, many members of the community come together as a group and attempt to kill Tom. However, due to Atticus’s stand to the belief that all people deserve a trial in court, Atticus strives to protect Tom before the trial to assure that he is treated as fairly as anyone else. Consequently, after Tom is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell, Atticus makes the choice to try his hardest to prove Tom not guilty. Atticus’s defense of Tom shows his stand for a belief that Thomas Jefferson established beforehand that all men are created equal and deserve the right to a fair trial. In his efforts to prove Tom innocent, Atticus stands with these beliefs and undertakes the responsibility of defending Tom Robinson to his full potential. Lastly, despite the disappointment of Atticus’s defeat and Tom Robinson's sentence, Atticus tells Tom not to give up hope; Atticus remains optimistic about a successful appeal to the case and a new trial. Mr. Finch’s refusal to give up demonstrates his stand for the belief in a necessary defense of Tom Robinson’s innocence. By fighting for the liberty of Tom Robinson, Atticus exhibits his spirit as a man …show more content…
Within the lessons he teaches his kids, Atticus educates his children on how to act in society according to the beliefs he holds. Similarly, throughout the protection of all members of the general public, Atticus is able defend those essential for the betterment of society. Additionally, Atticus displays respect for all citizens through his defense of Tom Robinson. Despite Atticus’s role as a fictional character in To Kill a Mockingbird, he resembles the beginning of a period of change and equality in the United States, a period of time which was necessary to the advancement of society. An advancement of society is not possible without individuals like Atticus, who are willing to sacrifice things in order to provide a better community for his fellow
Firstly, when Tom is transported from a holding facility to a jail cell in Maycomb to be close to the trial, many members of the community come together as a group and attempt to kill Tom. However, due to Atticus’s stand to the belief that all people deserve a trial in court, Atticus strives to protect Tom before the trial to assure that he is treated as fairly as anyone else. Consequently, after Tom is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell, Atticus makes the choice to try his hardest to prove Tom not guilty. Atticus’s defense of Tom shows his stand for a belief that Thomas Jefferson established beforehand that all men are created equal and deserve the right to a fair trial. In his efforts to prove Tom innocent, Atticus stands with these beliefs and undertakes the responsibility of defending Tom Robinson to his full potential. Lastly, despite the disappointment of Atticus’s defeat and Tom Robinson's sentence, Atticus tells Tom not to give up hope; Atticus remains optimistic about a successful appeal to the case and a new trial. Mr. Finch’s refusal to give up demonstrates his stand for the belief in a necessary defense of Tom Robinson’s innocence. By fighting for the liberty of Tom Robinson, Atticus exhibits his spirit as a man …show more content…
Within the lessons he teaches his kids, Atticus educates his children on how to act in society according to the beliefs he holds. Similarly, throughout the protection of all members of the general public, Atticus is able defend those essential for the betterment of society. Additionally, Atticus displays respect for all citizens through his defense of Tom Robinson. Despite Atticus’s role as a fictional character in To Kill a Mockingbird, he resembles the beginning of a period of change and equality in the United States, a period of time which was necessary to the advancement of society. An advancement of society is not possible without individuals like Atticus, who are willing to sacrifice things in order to provide a better community for his fellow