Within the piece of literature, To Kill a Mockingbird there is a character named Atticus who has something in which he passionately believes in.

        As the main character, Scout, finds frustration and hypocrisies around her that Atticus is able to understand and help her learn about the importance of equality. Scout finds many issues with the way her teacher teaches her class and Atticus is able to connect with her emotionally and find solutions for her. Atticus tells her that she has to go to school, but he also tells her about understanding her teacher’s point of view. He explains to her the concept of getting in someone’s skin and this provides the reader and Scout a moral lesson about judging people. 

        When Atticus stands up for equality he makes sure to express that there is good within everyone. As Scout meets cruel people Atticus explains to her that everyone has good qualities within them. When Scout has to help her brother read to a morphine addict she shows extreme distaste. The woman is mean and very rude to her and Atticus. Atticus explains to her that the lady is suffering and inside she has a kind soul. The fair lady, according to Atticus, tries very hard to stop being addicted so Scout learns that the lady was inherently good. Atticus once again defends the idea that everyone is the same inside and provides Scout with a learning lesson for the future. 

        Atticus also makes it a point to show that everyone is created equally and they deserve to be treated the same. When Atticus defends Tom Robinson in the court case he shows how racist the town actually is. With Mr. Ewell’s truth exposed Atticus exposes that Mr. Ewell’s guilt and prejudice were the real culprits, not Tom Robinson. The town, however, is also prejudice so it finds Tom Robinson guilty of a crime he never committed. This result is saddening to Atticus, but he is glad that he could stand up for his belief in human equality. Atticus manages to also expose the severity of the racism that laces the novel. 

        The concepts of empathy and equality are fully supported by Atticus. His beliefs show what is right and what is wrong throughout the novel. They shape the main characters and also provide a moral backbone for the reader. His strong adherence to his beliefs shows that characters must always stand up for what they believe in. The beliefs of certain character are the indicators that make them unique.