Atticus Finch

Atticus Finch is a fictional character from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," set in the American South during the 1930s. He is portrayed as a principled lawyer and dedicated father who embodies integrity, empathy, and moral courage. Finch defends Tom Robinson, a Black man wrongfully accused of raping a white woman, challenging the deep-rooted racial prejudice of his community. Through Atticus, the story explores themes of justice, equality, and the loss of innocence, making him a symbol of moral strength in the fight against social injustice. His character is widely regarded as a moral hero in literature.