The story To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a story of growth and human dignity that unites us all, told by a 5-year-old girl who tells a story of three history of his family and his father's work. This story may seem like it's about Scout Finch, but it simply tells the triumphant tale of her father. Throughout the novel, learning and growing is a key theme, but as Scout and Jem grow, so does Atticus. Atticus begins as Maycomb's lawyer, the best in the world, unlike the other children's parents who are farmers and mostly uneducated southerners. Atticus sees things a little differently than most others. Later, he chose one of the boldest things he could do: defend a black man in court. He tackles the case of Tom Robinson, who allegedly raped Mayella Ewell and who had a small chance of getting free given his race. Most people thought he was legitimately accused and some simply thought he was a lost cause. This is the story of Atticus Finch, told by his daughter Scout, a story of strength and dignity. It is told through the eyes of a little girl growing up in the 1930s, her twists and turns with a neighbor we had only heard about in rumors. , and an angry drunk who wants revenge. Scout Finch is just starting to go to school, but Atticus is just starting to learn more about his daughter. He teaches his children independence: “Jem deigned to take me to school on the first day, a job usually done by parents, but Atticus had said that Jem would be happy to show me where my room was. » (Lee, 15 years old) It's better that Scout tells it, because if Atticus had told it, the lesson would not have been perceived as it had been for Scout. Although Scout didn't realize that every time Atticus did something for her, it was more obvious... middle of paper ... it depended on the people he knew, even if he didn't didn't know it very well. It still took a lot of dignity and courage for him to take a chance and stand up for what he believes in. The moral of this story is justice, Atticus is doing the right thing by defending Tom Robinson. Everyone in town sits and watches his demise, but Atticus does what's right. He does what is right as an example for his children and for everyone, a learning lesson for everyone who has not learned what the right thing is. To Kill a Mockingbird is full of twists and turns, acts of kindness, bravery and relentlessness. Throughout this story, Atticus Finch, a seemingly main supporting character, is truly the magic of this novel. Scout Finch tells the story of learning, but her father lives the story of teaching. Works Cited Lee, Harper. To kill a mockingbird. London: Heinemann, 1960. Print.