Atticus is a hero because he stands up for what he believes in. Although his community looks down upon him he does not give up. He has the courage to take on and carry through with a task that is most likely to end in failure. "For a number of reasons, said Atticus, the main one is if I didn't I couldn't hold up my head in town, I coul

Atticus, Scout, and Tom Robinson all represent different types of heroism within To Kill a Mockingbird. The nature of a hero does not have to be that of putting ones own life at risk for someone else's, but can be as simple as being admired for their qualities or good deeds. Although a hero is usually portrayed in all novels, they can also exist in real life without being noticed and given the credit they deserve.

Tom Robinson has bravery brought upon himself by his race. When being accused of rape he stands up for his innocence even though his chances of winning are slim. Tom even goes as far as to say he helped Mayella Ewell out because he felt sorry for her. "Yes, suh. I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try more 'n the rest of 'em--" (Lee 197). Tom knows he has no right to testify that he felt sorry for her, a white woman, but he still has the courage to try and prove his innocence. When everyone seems to th

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