In the three years surrounding the trial, Scout and her older brother, Jem, witness the unjust consequences of prejudice and hate while at the same time witnessing the values of courage and integrity through their father's example. ... The heroic character of Atticus Finch has been held up as a role model of moral virtue and impeccable character for lawyers to emulate. ... Atticus consistently strives to instill moral values in his children, and hopes to counteract the influence of racial prejudice. ... As a strongly principled, liberal lawyer who defends a wrongly accused black man, Atti...

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