Their father, Atticus Finch, is a principled lawyer appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. Despite Atticus proving Tom’s innocence, the deep-seated racism of Maycomb leads to a guilty verdict. Key Themes
The moral compass of the novel. He represents dry wit, calm logic, and the courage to do what is right even when defeat is certain. To Kill a Mocking Bird
The story follows two main threads that eventually intertwine: Their father, Atticus Finch, is a principled lawyer
An intelligent tomboy whose transition from innocence to experience provides the reader with a clear-eyed view of Maycomb’s contradictions. To Kill a Mocking Bird