Atticus Finch
Small-town lawyer who defends a black man falsely accused of rape in 1930s Alabama. Atticus represents moral courage, integrity, and justice in the face of overwhelming prejudice. His parenting teaches empathy (walking in others' shoes) and standing up for what's right despite hopelessness.
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