How People Should Be Killes In Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird

Writers write to convey a philosophy. Harper Lee had a philosophy on how people should be treated. In To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus finch takes on the trial of a black man Tom Robinson, attempting to defend Tom to the best of his abilities Atticus unfortunately, cannot sway the jury. Scout Finch, Atticus’s daughter learns about society’s preset judgement of African American people. Harper Lee uses characterization of different people to develop her philosophy on how people should be treated.
Harper Lee uses Tom Robinson 's rape trial and story to develop her philosophy on how people should be treated. Tom understands the pre-set judgment of people towards African Americans during the time period and still makes his decision, disregarding the

Atticus Finch, an outstanding role model for any person trying to become a perfect father and outstanding citizen. Atticus’s actions differ from social norms so much that he is considered “too good to be true”. Atticus rushes home to word of a rabid dog, Atticus drops his glasses to take his shot and breaks the lens. Atticus “stooped and picked up his glasses, ground the broken lenses to powder under his heel” (80). Atticus taking the time to grind his glass lenses into powder so no one got hurt represents his astounding thoughtfulness for other people. Atticus has an outstanding ability to step back and observe his reality. Atticus while already knowing the outcome of the trial takes on the challenge and defends Tom Robinson to the best of his ability despite ridicules from the town. Atticus explains to Scout that “ In our courts when it 's a white man 's word against a black man 's, the white man always wins. They 're ugly, but those are the facts of life” (187). Atticus knowing this going into the trial shows his dedication and conscious decision-making skills unparalleled to anyone in the novel. Finally, Atticus’s ability to stay calm in intense situations perfectly develops his outstanding personality. Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella Ewell, confronts Atticus about the trial. Bob, with Atticus“ was a veteran of an obscure war which Atticus 's peaceful reaction prompted him to inquire. Too proud to fight you nigger-lovin’ bastard? Nope too old.” (185). Atticus’s calm reaction and ability to walk away from a fight develops Atticus’s character even further. Atticus corrects his mistakes, stands up for others, and controls himself in high-intensity situations. Lee Develops Atticus’s character to explain that even people with the most upstanding features and qualities, still fail. Lee does this to tie her philosophy on how people should be treated together with a