Atticus Finch's Trial

Atticus was assigned Tom Robinson in the case against Bob Ewell, and in the process he was an example to both his children and the town as an honorable lawyer. When Bob Ewell brought a case to court claiming his white daughter had been raped by black Tom Robinson, almost everyone assumed the jury would charge Robinson guilty; however, Atticus hoped for a different outcome. Atticus firmly believed his client was innocent, contrary to the public’s beliefs. Because Atticus was highly respected as a lawyer, this case caused a riff between the town. As Tom awaited his trial in the county jail, Atticus spent the night guarded the door to the cell. A group of perturbed men soon ambushed Atticus and demanded to see the prisoner. “You know what we want,” another man said. “Get aside from the door, Mr. Finch (153).” In this situation, Atticus displayed honor through risking his life so an innocent black man was not killed. Even though he lost respect among his some neighbors, Atticus was honorable in his actions and stayed true to

Atticus Finch is a father and lawyer who lives in Maycomb County with two children and a worker in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Atticus is a man of integrity and wants to help people no matter who they are. This is why he decides to help a black man in a rape case against a white women. It makes sense for Atticus to take a stand for Tom Robinson because he is a man of integrity.

Today in Maycomb County, there was a trail against a local African American man named “Tom Robinson.” He was accused for raping and beating up a white girl named “Mayella.” His lawyer is “Atticus Finch” is facing off against “Mr. Gilmer” the district attorney. Judge Taylor, appears to be sleeping through out the trial, yet pays attention and tends to chew his cigar. The supposed crime occurred in Mayella’s home, when Tom Robinson went to fix something and then he raped her.

Humans can be rational and generally wonderful people. In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird we see this in one of the main characters Atticus Finch. Atticus plays into a lot of the book. He not only plays a huge part in Scout’s coming of age but also in tolerance vs. intolerance and justice vs. injustice.

Maycomb, AL (AP) – The case of a lifetime is finally set to stand before the judge. Judge Taylor has appointed Atticus Finch as the defensive attorney for accused, Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson is an African American male who has been accused by Mr. Ewell of allegedly raping his eldest daughter, Mayella. The case was postponed til this summer and will be open to the public. Mr. Horace Gilmer is the prosecuting attorney for this case. In an interview Finch says “The hardest thing we will face in this case is significant racial barriers. This case is not about a woman being raped, but a Black man’s word versus a White woman’s. Whose word holds more weight in court? That is the real thing being judged. Whether a Black man could be proven innocent

Atticus Finch, Robinson’s trial defense attorney is particularly hurt from this incident, as he was a strong supporter in Tom and strongly believed he was innocent. He has kept quiet of what has happened, taking the time to collect himself. It was unexpected for everyone. Although the Robinson family is in the grieving process, they managed to speak out about this event, “Daddy was my hero, an’ he did e’rything he could, but I know he couldn’ stand being in prison f’r his whole life for something he don’t do. It ain’t right, just ain’t.” Tom Robinson’s son tells the public, sounding distressed, and horribly

In everyday life there is a saying, you can never really understand someone until you see it from their perspective. This line of text is very similar to the line said by the protagonist and lawyer Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird.” Through the main protagonist Scout, and her ending realization paired with her specific diction, Atticus’s assertion “You never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them.” is proven effective in use of everyday life. In Scouts ending realization Atticus’ statement is proven effective in use of everyday life.

What feelings do people experience when they get judged? There are many closed minded people in Maycomb, but Jem and Scout, two grade school students, were taught by their father, Atticus, never judge a book by its cover. In the book, To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee portrays the theme never judge a book by it’s cover immensely.

Jem Finch, a 12 year old boy believes Tom Robinson’s innocence is to be true. When Robinson was accused of the beating and rape of Mayella Ewell, a white man by the name of Atticus Finch was called to defend him. On the day of August 26, 1935, we caught Jem, his sister, and their closest friend Dill discreetly gait into the courthouse past the deluge of spectators to watch their father, Atticus. During that point in time when they were caught sneaking in, we found them in the colored balcony rather than on the floor with the other whites. We asked Jem if he thinks Mr Robinson is guilty his only statement was; “ We’re gonna win this.” Although this does not tell us much, we believe by his transparent statement, he is in fact on Tom Robinson’s

People everyday are judged based upon factors that are out of their control.An american classic,to kill a mockingbird,by Harper lee.Winner of the Pulitzer prize,Atticus Finch is the best Lawyer in Maycomb county, yet he puts his reputation at stake by defending a black man even though the whole world is against him.It makes sense for Atticus to defend Tom Robinson because he is Self-less and Caring.

Atticus’ willingness to send Jem to court showed his loyalty to truth. Initially, Atticus believed that Jem had killed Bob, so he wanted to bring Jem to court; even later when he realized Boo killed Bob, Atticus still wanted Jem to go on trial for the murder. Atticus had two reasons for this; one reason was to protect Boo and the other reason was to protect Jem. Atticus was a man of high morals, which could be seen when he told Jem and Scout that it was a sin to kill a mockingbird. Boo was symbolic of the mockingbird because he made life better for Jem and Scout by leaving them gifts in the tree hole and saving them, so Atticus refused to “kill” Boo. Boo hated being around people, so making Boo endure the trial would be killing the mockingbird.

Atticus Finch, the best lawyer in Maycomb, was sitting nervously in his chair as he waited for the town judge to arrive in court . Tom Robinson, Atticus client, was sitting nervously right along with him he was accused for raping Mayella. Atticus is the top notch lawyer he wins a lot of cases but he's not so sure about this case because of racism.His client Tom Robinson is black Atticus has two kids on the back bench hoping that he would win the case they believe he didn't rape her she's just trying to make up a lie he assaulted and raped her she says he pushed and hit her there are bruises on her arm from that she says he was trying to hold her down as he rapes her no one will believe his story because he is black

He was well respected in his community, until he decided to take the Tom Robinson case. When the citizens of the town of Maycomb saw how much effort Atticus was putting into getting Tom Robinson acquitted they felt betrayed. When Atticus Finch decided to take the case, he knew that it would affect not only his life negatively, but also, his children. He also noticed that his sister Alexandria Finch did not agree with his decision to take the case. Despite all these things he agreed to take the

One particular warm summer day, just a few hours after noon in the “tired old town” of Maycomb, the Finch household was unusually quiet(6. Lee). So quiet you can hear a pin drop1. Atticus had gone out, the children were nowhere to be seen, and even Calpurnia was away visiting family claiming they could live a day without her. That left ”Aunt” Alexandra Hancock in the house all alone.

In recent literary history, perhaps the strongest contender for the one character that has had the greatest influence on a generation is Atticus Finch, father of the protagonist in “To Kill A Mockingbird”. Both as a father, and a lawyer, he has served, and still today serves as a pillar of righteousness and morality. The ability for his morality to translate to all people, across ages, races, and cultures, is a feat preformed by Harper Lee in her masterpiece, “To Kill A Mockingbird”. She establishes Atticus Finch as the moral center of the novel by juxtaposing his actions and the relationships with those of the majority of Maycomb. In doing so, she has made him a cultural, and oftentimes personal icon.