Atticus Finch's Trial

Imagine trying to do the right thing, but in doing the right thing, it may get you shamed or threatened. Although, if you fail at trying to do the right thing...you will never be able to live with yourself.
The novel ,To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, tells a story in 1930’s deep in the south, in the town of Macomb. It is told through the eyes of a young Scout Finch, who tells us about the years that shaped her childhood. Tagging along in her journey is her elder brother, Jem as well as their friend Dill. Scout also has to witness a trial that would make or break her father, Atticus when he must defend an innocent black man in a case of rape.
It makes perfect sense for Atticus to take a stand for Tom Robinson and his human rights.

Firstly, Tom is innocent of his accused

On page 139-140, when Atticus is talking to Scout about the case he states: “This case, Tom Robinson’s case, is something that goes to the essence of a man’s conscience-Scout, I couldn’t go to church and worship God if I didn’t try to help that man……’ they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions,’ said Atticus, ‘but before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself.” These quotes show that Atticus believes that if he does not try to help Mr. Robinson in this case, then he could never live with himself. Another quote that shows how important this case is to Mr. Finch is when Scout was reading the paper on page 323 and she came to the realization that: “Atticus had used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson, but in the secret courts of men's hearts Atticus had no case. Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed.” Scout finally realizes that her father tried everything he possibly could to save Tom, but she knew that Tom would never be free. In today's society, people try everything to do what is right, but although they do their best to be moral, they may still