How Does Atticus Finch Use Direct Characterization In To Kill A Mockingbird

Authors create characters in literature using direct and indirect characterization. These characters help bring the novel to life through their words and actions. In Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the character of Atticus Finch demonstrates the themes displayed in the novel through his courageous determination and unprejudiced kindness. Atticus Finch shows courageous determination by being willing enough to fight for Tom Robinson, even though his chances of winning are slim, demonstrating that determination and courage can carry one through life. “...’ why are you doin’ it?’’For a number of reasons’...’The main one is, if I didn’t I couldn’t hold my head up in town, I couldn’t represent this county in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again.’...’ Why?’’Because I could never ask you to mind me again.’...’ Atticus, are we going to win it?’’No, honey.’’Then, why?’’ Simply because we were licked Here, Atticus explains why he did the trial on Scout after she had an unpleasant
He is determined to fight for what is right, no matter who believes or supports him. The courage Atticus embodies is present throughout the novel, including when he is confronted outside of the jailhouse by a mob of men from the town. The determination and courage Atticus holds helped carry him and his family through the hard times during the trial, which proves the theme, that determination and courage can carry one through life. However, these two traits are not the only traits Atticus possesses. Another trait Atticus displays is his unprejudiced kindness to all, demonstrating that everyone deserves to be treated kindly and fair, no matter who they are. “According to Miss Stephanie Crawford, however, Atticus was leaving the post office when Mr. Ewell approached him, cursed him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him.Miss Stephanie said Atticus didn’t bat an