In To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a man who has integrity. He does the right thing even when no one is observing him. He is a patient man. He explains to Scout as to why he feels the need to represent Tom Robinson even though he realizes it will be difficult to win the trial. When Scout questions as to why her father is defending Tom knowing the community is so against it, he shares that he could not hold his head up in public if he did not try to defend Tom Robinson:
"For a number of reasons,” said Atticus. “The main one is, if I didn’t I couldn’t hold up my head in town, I couldn’t represent this county in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem to do something again.”
Atticus is responsible. He faces his challenge with determination. Also, Atticus is an insightful parent. He desires to teach his children that doing the right thing is necessary even in the face of a community filled with wrath caused by his decision to take on the trial.
Atticus is sincerely religious. His faith moves him forward in such a difficult trial.
"This case, Tom Robinson's case, is something that goes to the essence of a man's conscience- Scout, I couldn't go to church and worship God if I didn't try to help that man."
No doubt, Atticus is a strong, courageous man who has outstanding morals and values. He is not as feeble as Scout describes him in chapter ten. He is mentally, spiritually, and physically tenacious. He desires to change Maycomb community for the better.
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