Atticus Finch

Definition

Atticus Finch is a character from the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. He is a wise and compassionate lawyer who defends Tom Robinson, an African American man wrongly accused of rape, in a racially charged town.

Related terms

Scout Finch:

The daughter of Atticus Finch and the narrator of "To Kill a Mockingbird." She provides insight into the events and themes of the story.

Tom Robinson: The African American man defended by Atticus Finch. His trial exposes the racial prejudice prevalent in Maycomb.

Boo Radley: A reclusive neighbor who becomes an important symbol of innocence and compassion in the novel.