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Atticus ideal of courage

In Arabama the most famous lawyer was Atticus Finch.Atticus was


very respected by everyone who lived in Alabama.Beside a
proeminent lawyer,Atticus was also father of two children,which he
grows alone .Atticus was based on justice,truth,respect for human
values and equality between all people indifferent of their social
class.
In 1936 all people spoke about the case of Tom Robinson,a worker
who was Negro and accused of rape.All the inhabitants found him
quielty,they said:,,This crow should not be defended.But Atticus
Finch indifferent of majority opinion took this case to occur.Atticus
proved courage because he was the only lawyer who wanted to take
this case.He believed in Toms innocence.Atticus claimed:,,No
innocent person should not be quilty for what he did not do.Atticus
wanted to be equality between people,their rights to be respected
and the black people to be considered as white people.He had the
courage to contend for justice even when he was threatebed and
spit by Bob Ewell.Then he kept his composure,courage and his
position.Atticus proved courage and when he tried to convince
everyone present in court about Toms innocence.He was addressed
to all people present in court which the request:,,Believe him for
Gods sake.Atticus wanted to prevail the truth but do not lie and
false oath .Althout the process was lost,Atticus has not the courage
to prove Toms innocence.
In conclusion i want to mention that Atticus is a model for every
lawyer in any period of time.He showed professionalism but
primarily he proved human qualities.Atticus is a ideal of courage .He
was one who believed in a Negro.Atticus said:,,You never really knew
a man until tou stand in his shoesHe understood how it's unfair to

be judged for what you didnt do.He believed in Tom and suffered
when he lost the process.According of William Blackstone
statement:,,It is better than ten guilty scape than one innocent
sufferso and Atticus claimed that the innocent man should not be
convicted.Even if Atticus could not prove Toms innocence ,God was
the one who made the right.

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