Atticus Finch Selfless

Atticus Finch is a kind, strong-willed lawyer that lives in Maycomb County. During this time, Atticus is a single father that is trying to teach his kids about how racism is wrong. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch decides to defend an innocent black man that the town despises. Because of his selfless and caring personality it makes sense for Atticus to take this stand for Tom Robinson.

The first reason it makes sense for Atticus to take this stand is that he is selfless. Atticus shows this when he goes done to the jail for Tom. The text says “‘You know what we want,’ another man said ‘Get aside from the door, Mr. Finch.’ ‘You can turn around and go home again, Walter,’ Atticus said pleasantly. ‘Heck Tate’s around somewhere.’” (202). This shows that Atticus is selfless because he doesn’t care what happens to himself, he just doesn’t

He shows this when he reads to Scout at night. The text states “Scout returns home from her first day of school and complains to Atticus that they're no longer allowed to read together. She argues that she should never have to go to school but Atticus encourages her to compromise” (38). This shows that no matter what, Atticus will still take time out of his busy day and read to Scout. He also shows that he’s caring when he is talking to Jem. The text states “There’s a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep ‘em all away from you. That’s never possible” (172). This shows that Atticus always wants the best for his kids and always wants them safe and protected.

Although, some people may think that it is wrong for Atticus to defend Tom Robinson. For the fact that is a risk for him and his family. This happens when Bob Ewell targets his children. “‘Run, Scout! Run!’ Jem screamed” (351). This shows how dangerous Atticus’s situation was. Defending a man of a different race almost killed his