In a time of overt racial tension in the South, Atticus
Finch is one character who seems not to be a "product of his
time." Atticus's pursuit of justice, his unwavering sense of equality and fairness, and
his mission to teach his children to respect all others regardless of their race,
socio-economic status, and gender make him an exceptional character in
literature.
The term "hero" can have many different
definitions, but if we consider a hero to be someone who is courageous, who fights for a
cause, or who serves as a model citizen for others, then Atticus certainly can be
defined as such. (Interestingly, the American Film Institute dubbed Atticus Finch as
the number one greatest film hero in 2003.)
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