Atticus Finch Sacrifice Analysis

In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch risks and sacrifices his family’s safety and dignity to uphold justice for an African American man in 1930s Alabama. Finch takes the burden of defending a falsely accused man when no one else would dare, yet he compromises his standing in the community for his own moral convictions, solidifying his integrity and revealing the key purpose of the novel. The meaning of the work, is epitomized by Atticus Finch’s sacrifice in the face prejudices, as he faces tribulations in his work, family life and community. The darkness that is enveloping the racial, social and emotional values of Finch’s hometown spur on his momentous undertaking of a once in a lifetime court case that reveals his profound sense of …show more content…
This humanizing sacrifice is the least taxing emotionally, but physically causes Atticus to break into a furious sweat and even breaches his ever-present etiquette as he removes his glasses and suit jacket in public. These seemingly trivial events are the equivalent of his shredding his enduring customs. Accordingly, Atticus cuts no slack in defending his client. He honorably and craftily derails bigoted testimony and collusion, all well acting like a southern gentleman. Despite a rambunctious crowd roaring for the electric chair, Atticus curtails the passions of the day with impeccable argumentation and reasonability. Before the trial is even proceeding, he blocks an entire mob from lynching his client. During this interaction, Atticus is calmly stating that they should “go home”, not trying to shame them, but remind them how dark it was to alleviate their emotional state. His willingness to put his own life on the line demonstrates his belief that justice will prevail. The mere idea that the power and integrity of the law