he says he wouldn't be able to hold his head up in town if he didn't and he would not be able to tell jem and scout what to and not to do. this is in a conversation he has with scout
defending tom Robinson
The community in "To Kill a Mockingbird" criticizes Atticus Finch for defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. They also criticize and ostracize the Finch family, especially Scout and Jem, for Atticus' actions.
Atticus Finch is first mentioned as defending Tom Robinson on page 162 in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird." Scout hears Miss Stephanie Crawford discussing it with Jem while they are on their way to church.
he symbolizes the mockingbird
The last thing Tom Robinson said to Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird" was, "Goodnight, sir." This was in response to Atticus thanking him after the trial.
Atticus Finch is defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell, in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Judge Taylor because he knows that Atticus has the best chance of defending Tom Robinson
Bob Ewell is the attorney opposing Atticus Finch in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Atticus' client's name in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Tom Robinson. He is a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman, and Atticus defends him in court.
Atticus Finch is the father of Scout and Jem Finch, the two main characters of To Kill a Mockingbird. The book is told from Scout's point of view. Atticus is most fondly remembered for defending the Negro Tom Robinson in the famous trial against Bob Ewell. Atticus Finch is one of the most famous literary characters of all time, and a true hero.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.
Atticus Finch is the father of Scout and Jem Finch, the two main characters of To Kill a Mockingbird. The book is told from Scout's point of view. Atticus is most fondly remembered for defending the Negro Tom Robinson in the famous trial against Bob Ewell. Atticus Finch is one of the most famous literary characters of all time, and a true hero.