Atticus's Injustice

Atticus is known around Maycomb as a serious man. Mrs. Maudie claims, “ ‘ Atticus is the same in his house as he is on the public streets.’ ” (Lee 52). Throughout the book, we see Atticus as an ideal father and a model citizen. Our perspectives on Atticus change throughout the book. In the end, Atticus’s character can be summed up in 3 simple words. Sagacious, Altruistic, and Diligent, all summed up into one character. Diligent, showing care in one's work or duties. One main point in the book is Tom Robinson's court trial. We see that Tom, an African American, is accused falsely of rape and it's up to Atticus to prove it. Now Atticus is no ordinary lawyer, he's one of the best in all of Alabama. Proving Tom of innocence is going to be