How Is Atticus Finch Influence In To Kill A Mockingbird

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is the definition of a non-discriminatory and rebellious person, who single-handedly allows for Harper Lee’s purpose to be revealed. Atticus Finch violates the law of his community by believing that everyone is equal in life. This societal law is also defied by Atticus in treating an African American as a white person. Atticus also differs from the rest of his society by not conforming to accepted beliefs, even if his life and reputation would disappear. Atticus Finch defiance is found when he disregards the race and mental state of those he meets, and judges them based upon the validity of their beliefs. Atticus endures backlash towards these beliefs, which consequently reveals the author’s purpose as a statement on the awful inequality of discrimination of all people.
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Before Atticus defends Tom Robinson, he acknowledges that he cannot win, “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win…” (Lee 101) Realizing this, Atticus’ character becomes an understanding person that although he will not succeed, and he will become disliked, he should not relinquish these ideals. Atticus continues to fight for his beliefs when confronting the men, for the protection of Tom Robinson. There, Scout observes that “There was a smell of stale whiskey and pigpen about… These men were strangers… Atticus got up from his chair, but he was moving slowly, like an old man. He put the newspaper down very carefully, adjusting its creases with lingering fingers. They were trembling a little” (Lee 203). Atticus is clearly prepared to fight these men, causing Atticus’ idea that he would do anything in order to obtain what he wants. The actions that Atticus displays to protect his own beliefs, allows for Atticus to then become the embodiment of the author’s