How Does Atticus Show Courage In To Kill A Mockingbird

There are not very many genuinely good people in this world. One such genuinely good person is Atticus Finch, a fictional character from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In the story Atticus is appointed by Judge Taylor to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Atticus shows his true colors throughout as this trial reveals to his children what he really stands for. Atticus is a man with much courage, has a forgiving heart, and is respectful towards others.

Atticus’s courage has been demonstrated repeatedly throughout the course of the novel. When Atticus was given the trial for Tom Robinson, he had the valor to stand up for what he thought was right. He knew from the beginning that he had no chance to win the case, but he still defended Tom anyway. At one point, Atticus was trying to teach Jem that courage is “...when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what” (Lee 149). This is exactly what Atticus has done and will always do. He saw the trial all the way through to the end. Atticus is the perfect example of someone who shows bravery.

Atticus knows that people make mistakes, and he understands that they are only human. One example is when the mob came for Tom Robinson and Atticus was there to protect Tom. The mob was well prepared to kill Atticus in order to get Tom. The next day Atticus was not angry with any of the mob members. When scout questioned why Atticus wasn’t mad, Atticus says “...he just has his blind spot along with the rest of us” (210). Atticus understands that people sometimes have bad judgments, and he does not define a person by one mistake. Mr. Finch has a heart that only knows how to forgive