Carey Atticus Finch-TaYu
by Ta Yu Hei
1. Atticus believes in justice and the justice and the justice system. He doesn't like criminal law, yet he accepts the appointment to Tom Robinson's case.
2. He is Christian
3. Atticus stands as one of literature's strongest and most positive father figures.
4. "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb in to his skin and walk around in it"
5. Father of Jem and Scout
6. defender
7. lawyer
8. He's a good shooter, but his kids never knew until he shot the rabid dog.
9. The epitome of moral character, Atticus teaches his children and his community how to stand up for one's beliefs in the face of prejudice and ignorance by defending a black man, Tom Robinson, wrongfully accused of raping a white woman.
10. Having lost his wife when Scout was two years old, Atticus devotes himself to his children despite criticism from family and neighbours who think his children lack discipline and proper guidance.
11. Takes on challenge
12. temperate
