This quote was saying that if he didn't defend Tom Robinson, he couldn't be in charge anywhere anymore. This trait is important to Atticus’ character because he stood up for Tom Robinson because he believed in doing what is right. This characteristic affected the story because without staying firm in what he believes, the trial would have never started because Tom Robinson wouldn't have a lawyer. Atticus Finch is one of the most respectful people in the book. He told Jem, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view” (Lee 30). The quote means that people act differently from others because of what they have been through. This trait is important because he could have gotten in trouble if he had a quick temper when Bob Ewell spit on him. This characteristic affected the story because he was like the holding block of the Finch family. In conclusion, Atticus is a good teacher, stays solid, and is a respectful person when he raises Jem and Scout in Maycomb County which positively affects the story because he helped define the characteristics of his children. Atticus teaches everyone that he can in a good way. He stands up for everything he believes in, even if it is against Maycomb tradition. Without respect, Atticus would be a completely different
This quote was saying that if he didn't defend Tom Robinson, he couldn't be in charge anywhere anymore. This trait is important to Atticus’ character because he stood up for Tom Robinson because he believed in doing what is right. This characteristic affected the story because without staying firm in what he believes, the trial would have never started because Tom Robinson wouldn't have a lawyer. Atticus Finch is one of the most respectful people in the book. He told Jem, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view” (Lee 30). The quote means that people act differently from others because of what they have been through. This trait is important because he could have gotten in trouble if he had a quick temper when Bob Ewell spit on him. This characteristic affected the story because he was like the holding block of the Finch family. In conclusion, Atticus is a good teacher, stays solid, and is a respectful person when he raises Jem and Scout in Maycomb County which positively affects the story because he helped define the characteristics of his children. Atticus teaches everyone that he can in a good way. He stands up for everything he believes in, even if it is against Maycomb tradition. Without respect, Atticus would be a completely different