Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird
...nce and what he represents, Atticus was respected by everyone, including the very poor. He was smart in investing his earnings in his brother’s education, sending him to medical school. In the 1930’s, racial prejudice was high. Atticus agreed to defend a black man. Because of this, it made him an object of scorn in Maycomb. He stayed true to his beliefs and didn’t back down. The town didn’t turn their backs on him for long and after the trial he was respected just as much as before. Actions like these take a lot of courage. The compassion Atticus had for those around him is shown through many of his actions. He preached to Scout and Jem to never hold a grudge on people. He also shared with Scout a simple trick – to really understand a person you must consider things from their point of view. He recognized that people have both good and bad qualities. Atticus was determined to admire the good ...