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This Pure Good was headlined on August, 2022. | ||
Atticus Finch is the main protagonist of the 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and its 1962 film adaptation. He was a lawyer who resided in Maycomb, Alabama in the early 1930s. He was a lawyer who tried to prove the innocence of Tom Robinson, a black man, in court. Atticus Finch believed in racial equality and justice.
Personality
Atticus Finch was a kind man who loved his children and family. Atticus did not harbor bigoted sentiments towards Black Americans. He was willing to defend, Tom Robinson, an innocent black man, at the expense of provoking the racists in the town. He tried to work hard to prove Tom's innocence and expressed sorrow that justice could not be given to Tom. In the face of individuals who opposed him such as Bob Ewell, Atticus showed self-restraint against Bob when the latter threatened him and spat on his face. Atticus was caring towards others and a patient individual.
What Makes Him Pure Good?
- He was a loving father to his children and would provide and support them.
- Atticus did not harbor any bigoted, racist, and white supremacist sentiments despite residing in an environment that encouraged these sentiments.
- He chose to defend Tom Robinson and prove his innocence in the court of law. He believed in justice for Tom and that it was unfair to punish an innocent black man who had not commit a crime.
- He was willing to defend Tom Robinson despite the fact that many racist people were against him.
- He showed restraint against Bob Ewell who mocked him and spat on his face.
- Despite failing to prove Tom's innocence in the court of law, Atticus continued to provide for his family and continue to hold onto his beliefs of racial equality and justice. He was also concerned for Tom's safety and well-being after the trial.
- He defended his child and his neighbor after the death of Bob Ewell.
External links
- Atticus Finch on the Heroes Wiki
