In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is a very compelling character. Atticus grew up on a cotton farm and eventually becomes a defense lawyer. Atticus is the voice of reason in the town of Maycomb and in the novel. Atticus's strong sense of justice, sympathy and ability to understand others, and parenting of his children all show all reveal what kind of a person Atticus is.

Atticus Finch is a very righteous person. His code of honor he maintains for himself remains the same no matter what situation he is placed in. While Jean Louise, Scout, was talking to Miss Maudie, Miss Maudie states, "Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets" (46). Atticus will always do what he thinks is right. The story takes place in the 1930's where racial discrimination against Negroes was still...