Atticus Taking A Stand Analysis

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What is taking a stand? Taking a stand is standing up for a belief and it can be taken it many ways. In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus decides to defend Tom Robinson with the knowledge that he will not win the case. Atticus is a very scrupulous person, who respects other people no matter who they are. Even though Atticus knows that he does not have a chance at winning the case about Tom Robinson, because Atticus is fightning for equal rights and if he did not take the case, he would not be able to tell his children what to do, it makes sense for Atticus to defend him anyway. Atticus is fighting for equal rights. In chapter 20, Atticus says ,”There is not a person in this courtroom who has never told a lie,.. never done an immoral …show more content…

Atticus says, “I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again”,(100). That quote from Atticus shows that it would not make sense for him to tell his children not to do something, if he will not do something of his own. Atticus also says,” I couldn’t hold up my head in town”(100). That demonstrates that, just like any other man in Maycomb pride is important, so if Atticus can not hold his head up high, then he sees no point in moving forward in his life.Due to the fact that Atticus is too proud of a man to not take the case,it makes sense for him to protect Tom Robinson. Some might say that Atticus is putting him and his family in danger.Someone in the mob said,”You know what we want...Get aside from the door” (202). That proves that the mob meant businses and that they were will to “get rid” of Atticus if needed. But,lucky Scout jumped in and saved his life before his life needed saving. Even if Atticus did not have Scout to save him, he would have reasoned with the mob and brought them back to their senses. In conclusion, it makes sense for Atticus to defend Tom. Atticus was advocating equal rights.Atticus could not go on with his life if he did not take the trial. Although, others might say that it is irrational for Atticus to defend Tom, his pride is at stake.It does make sense for Atticus to defend Tom Robinson because it a matter of principle and the right thing to

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