Atticus Finch is deeply respected by many citizens of Maycomb for his quiet courage; Atticus preservers against all odds and injustice in his country to legally defend a black man accused of rape, Tom Robinson. ... Defending the black man accused of raping a white woman is met with a majority negative response from all white citizens of Maycomb; including neighbours, friends and other clients of Atticus. ... Heck Tate, urged Atticus to shoot the dog. Under pressure to pull the trigger and put the dog to rest in one blow, Atticus delivered by ending the dog's life with one shot to the head...

• Word Count: 2284
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

When Tom Robinson, an African-American man, is accused of raping Mayella Ewell, Atticus is appointed as the defense attorney. ... The children view their father as frustratingly staid and bookish, until he is asked by the sheriff to shoot a rabid dog that is roaming the street. ... Atticus further suggests that it was Bob, Mayella's father, who beat her, and that, in fact, no rape occurred. ... However, after two hours, the jury returns with a guilty verdict, sentencing Tom to be executed for rape. ... The rabid dog that threatens the town has been interpreted as symbolizing the menace ...

• Word Count: 2287
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

When Tom said in the trial that he felt sorry for Mayella (a crime worse than rape in the jury's eyes) - the lowest class showing superiority for a class above themselves. ... Both characters show kindness: Boo to the children and Tom to Mayella Both are innocent: Boo of his evil persona and Tom of the crime of rape wwcc ccw esccccs aycc ccba ncc kccc ccuk; Both are victims of prejudice Both are imprisoned and potentially vulnerable: Boo is imprisoned to protect him from prejudice and Tom is imprisoned and killed as a result of prejudice. ... Mockingbird is refered to through...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The children's (Scout and Jem Finch) father has to defend a black man who is accused of raping a white girl. ... Many of the characters show loyalty, commitment or bravery in the novel, such as the children, when Atticus shoot the rabid dog. ...

• Word Count: 2069
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School