Atticus Finch's Legacy

Ralph Waldo Emerson, a poet and essayist, defines the legacy of a successful person in his statement. His descriptions of a successful person include winning the respect, appreciation, and affection from the world. This exemplifies the role Atticus has played in the novel, "To Kill A Mockingbird." Atticus Finch was praised with the prestigious title of hero for his role in American cinematic history in 2003. He has performed his duties entirely in the novel by taking up the responsibility of Scout and Jem, following the role of a lawyer, and maintaining justice in Maycomb county.

No legacy is so rich as honesty resembles the legacy that Atticus has left behind. Atticus Finch is portrayed as a humble, loyal, amiable, and honest person who has created a good impression in the community. On page 61, Miss Maudie Atkinson confidently stated,
Atticus has been a part of Maycomb since long, and he knows very well about the racism and the segregation between the blacks and the whites in his society. However, this issue didn't resist him from supporting the truth which can be seen on page 101 when he remarked in a positive tone, "Every lawyer gets at least one case in his lifetime that affects him personally. This one's mine, I guess." Atticus is definitely not one who would react to other people's taunts or comments which is brought into light when he advised Scout on page 101, "You might hear some ugly talk about it at school, but do one thing for me if you will, you just hold your head high and keep those fists down." This theme reflects to Emerson's emphasis on winning the respect of intelligent peoples as Atticus is against racist beliefs. Atticus was aiming to establish equality in Maycomb and that's why he didn't neglect in doing the right thing. He was trying to leave the world a little better which is what Emerson had also