In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a white lawyer who defends a black man of rape. He took on the case because he knew that a black man was not going to get a fair trial in those days.
Atticus feels he must take the case to uphold his principles of justice and equality, and to set an example for his children about standing up for what is right. Additionally, he believes in the importance of providing a fair defense for all individuals, regardless of the societal pressures or prejudices against them.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a white lawyer who defends a black man of rape. He took on the case because he knew that a black man was not going to get a fair trial in those days.
Because Atticus does not care about the race of a person, it is his job to defend anyone that is innocent.
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Judge Taylor asks Atticus to take the Tom Robinson case on page 101 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
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The judge appoints Atticus to the case as the defendant's pro bono (free) attorney because the judge realizes Atticus is the best lawyer in the county to give the man a truly active defense. Atticus takes the case because he believes that Tom Robinson is innocent and he would like to see justice done. He is unhappy with the way blacks are treated in general.
Atticus had to take the case because Judge Taylor assigned it to him.
Judge Taylor specifically assigned Tom Robinson's case to Atticus Finch because he knew that Atticus was a fair and just lawyer who would provide an ethical defense for Tom. Additionally, Judge Taylor understood that Atticus was willing to take on such a controversial case without letting personal biases interfere with his representation.
The group of townsfolk wanted Atticus to not defend Tom Robinson, a African American man accused of raping a white woman, in court. They felt it would be better for everyone if Atticus didn't take the case.
Atticus takes on the case in Chapter 9 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." This is when he agrees to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman, despite knowing the racial prejudice that exists in their community.
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Judge Taylor appears to be rather old and tired during the trial. However, the reader knows that he must take his job seriously because he asks Atticus to defend Tom Robinson. As a county judge, he must be careful not to look too interested in the trial, or he might lost his job. He knows this but secretly goes to Atticus and convinces Atticus to defend an unpopular defendant. He knows Atticus will give Tom a fair defense. And he also knows that by appearing disinterested, he will also keep his job.
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Aunt Alexandra tells Atticus that as much as she respects him for defending Tom Robinson, his actions have brought disgrace on the family. She reveals her disappointment in his decision to take on the case and expresses her belief that he should not have defended a black man.