In the dictionary, a hero is described as a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. One of the heroes in To Kill A Mockingbird, is Atticus Finch, who demonstrates true heroic qualities. Although he is a widow working father, he shows courage and tries to change injustice and racism in his small hometown. By taking Tom Robinson’s case shows how Atticus fights evil with his strong moral fiber and his mind. Atticus Finch, a man of actions, demonstrates true heroic qualities through his bravery and courage.
Atticus Finch isn’t a hero because of wield weapons or have super human physical strength. He is the hero because he dares to challenge the rampant racism that dwells in his hometown. At the end of the trial, he says, “You know the truth, and the truth is this: some Negroes lie, some Negroes are immoral, some Negro men are not to be trusted around women – black or white. But this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men” (204). This is part of Atticus’ closing statement to the jury, and also the part where he shows his courage and bravery by defending Tom Robinson. He didn’t just go with the popular opinion that African-Americans are bad, but instead, he gathers up his courage and fights until the very end.
