To Kill a Mockingbird
Who is Atticus Finch?
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Atticus Finch, Scout's widowed father, is a lawyer and a member of the state legislature. Atticus is appointed the defense attorney for Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman, the town disapproves. As a father, Atticus is affectionate, comforting, and solicitous. He allows them the freedom to play and explore, but he is also a firm disciplinarian.
To Kill a Mockingbird