To Kill a Mockingbird (Atticus

Although Atticus describes Mrs. Dubose as "the bravest person I ever knew", it is Atticus himself who is the real hero of the novel. Atticus is unlike most heroes, he is a humble, intelligent man who teaches his children that moral courage is far greater than being brave with a gun in your hand. Throughout the novel his character shows compassion and sympathy for the less fortunate, whether they be right or wrong. In a …

…about her role in the Tom Robinson case. Atticus Finch is a hero. He differs from super heroes but also shares some of their best traits. Unlike super heroes he doesn't fight using violence, he fights using his mind but similar to a super hero he defends the good and the innocent, who in this case is Tom Robinson. He defends Tom regardless of his colour and the disapproval of the townspeople Heroes often fail.