Atticus Finch, as a character, can be hard to decipher at times, although by the end of the book the reader fully understands most of his characteristics. He is an honest, although somewhat secretive man. He is in his late forties, has black hair, with graying sideburns. He has admirable morals, believes all should have equal rights, and does not believe strongly in racism, or violence. He is very social, and stands up for what he believes is right. He appears to have issues with the Tom Robinson case, which lead to the conflict between himself and Bob Ewell. He, however, does not appear to like to talk about his past with his children.

In chapter 10, Atticus' age is revealed to be in his late forties, perhaps forty-eight or forty-nine. This is also the chapter in which Scout and Jem discover that their father is the...