When looking for the main character in a book, it can be arduous. You want the character who has made a substantial impact, teaches people the truly valuable lessons, and is often in crucial parts of the book. While reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee you may assume that Scout or Jem or even Boo Radley is the main character, but it is Atticus Finch. To Kill a Mockingbird is Atticus’ story because he is a part of the key moments, he teaches his children and his community the most essential lessons, and he is considerate to everyone and anyone in strenuous times.
Whether Scout has an issue with school or Boo is carrying an unconscious Jem home from an attack, Atticus almost always plays a critical role in these events. Atticus contributed immensely to Tom’s trial and although they lost the case, it was because of Atticus that the jury even considered Tom being innocent. “I was sittin’ there on the porch last night, waiting. I waited and waited to see you all come down the sidewalk, and as I waited, I thought, Atticus Finch won’t win, he can’t
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Along with being sympathetic to old Mrs. Dubose, Atticus has supported many people through rough times. Despite race, class, gender, etc., He has a strong reputation for being there in anyone’s time of need. An example of this is helping out the Cunninghams. Penniless but proud, the Cunninghams can hardly afford food, but Atticus was there for them when they needed him the most, and in turn they, being farmers, paid Atticus back in the food that they grew and wood that they chopped. About anyone else would have turned the Cunninghams away, but Atticus knew that helping them was the more honorable approach. “After a dreary conversation in our living room one night about his entailment, before Mr. Cunningham left he said, “Mr. Finch, I don’t know when I’ll ever be able to pay you.” “Let that be the least of your worries, Walter,” Atticus said.” (Lee, 26-27) Atticus knows the importance of benevolence and being