ATTICUS FINCH

FACTS

• Neither of the Finch kids call Atticus their Dad.
• He is a lawyer in Maycomb.
• He agrees to defend a black man accused of raping a white woman.
• This exposes himself and his family to the anger of Maycomb.
• Atticus was 15 years older than his wife.

Atticus is a father of two.

SCOUT AND JEM

Atticus hired a black woman to help out around the house and mind the children name Calpurnia.

ATTICUS' BACKGROUND

• He grew up on Finch's land
• He was taught at home by his father
• He attended law school
• Atticus represented his County in state Legislature

SCOUT AND ATTICUS' RELATIONSHIP

• They have a great relationship
• There is a lot of trust involved
• We see this when he tells scout not to get involved in fights
• Scout listens to her Father and does the right thing
• This shows that she has a lot of respect for her Father

THE TRIAL

• Judge Taylor appointed Atticus to represent Tom Robinson
• During the trial he faces criticism, threats and hatred
• And still he sticks by his client
• He also knows that he is going to lose the case
• This shows Atticus is a very respectful person to all races

TRAITS OF ATTICUS

• He is not racist like most people at that time
• He does not go with what everyone else thinks
• He possesses hidden courage
• We see this when he shoots a rabid dog

ATTICUS FINCH