because he is a lawyer, representing/defending a "niggr" in trial.
Atticus is called a "n****r-lover" by some characters in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because he defends Tom Robinson, a black man wrongly accused of assaulting a white woman. Atticus's strong belief in justice and equality for all makes him a target for those who hold racist views.
Yes, Atticus Dean Mitchell was in a band called Fishwives before his acting career began.
Heck Tate insists Atticus shoot the mad dog because there is only one chance to kill it. We learn that Atticus is an excellent shot, and that he was called "One Shot Finch".
Atticus Finch's street in To Kill a Mockingbird is called Finch's Landing.
Atticus's brother, also called Uncle Jack.
Bacillus atticus atticus was created in 1882.
Atticus was a Roman soldier who wanted fairness and equality. A finch is a "series" of birds called Darwin's finches.
Atticus is older than Aunt Alexandra. Atticus is the father of Scout and Jem, while Aunt Alexandra is Atticus's sister.
Harper Lee originally titled the book "Atticus" before changing it to "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Atticus Shaffer's birth name is Atticus William Shaffer.
When Bob Ewells met Atticus at the post office he spit in his face, called him names and asked him "Too proud to fight, you 'African American' lovin' *****?" Atticus just walks away. Atticus later tells Jem and Scout not to worry about it because Mr. Ewells just needed to get out his frustration about his reputation being hurt by the trial.
Scout becomes worried about Atticus at the end of Chapter 13 because she overhears Atticus being called a "n*****-lover" and "trash" by Mrs. Dubose, which upsets her and makes her concerned for her father's well-being. She is also troubled by Atticus's reaction, which is unusual in her eyes.
Atticus is reelected as a state legislator.