The Heroism of Atticus Finch: Essay The racism which was prevalent in many small American towns in the 1930s is expertly illustrated in Harper Lee's classic novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. Although there were several characters in the book, including the young narrator and her brother, the true main character is their father, Atticus Finch, a man of great integrity and intelligence. ... that the Ewells -those who accuse Tom- are relying on their word being believed over a black man's simply due to the bigotry of the jury. This quote from the book sums up his feelings on the matter, as he makes...

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