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Atticus: quiet storm—gentle honesty in compact lines, a modern bard who chisels heartbreak into fierce, tender truths; equal parts rebel and refuge, his poems land like late-night confessions you keep.
Atticus Trivia
In Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird', in which chapter does Atticus shoot the rabid dog Tim Johnson? (Genius)
#1: Chapter 9
#2: Chapter 10
#3: Chapter 11
#4: Chapter 12
In To Kill a Mockingbird, which of Tom Robinson's arms did Atticus show was crippled to argue Robinson couldn't have inflicted Mayella Ewell's facial injuries? (Genius)
#1: Left arm
#2: Right arm
#3: Both arms
#4: Neither arm
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Atticus Fun Facts
Atticus Finch was modeled on Harper Lee’s real-life father, Amasa “A.C.” Coleman Lee — who as a small-town lawyer once defended two Black men accused of murder in 1919. That real courtroom episode and his quiet dignity directly inspired Atticus’s moral courage in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Obscurity Level: Obscure
In 1999 the American Bar Association named Atticus Finch the "Lawyer of the 20th Century," recognizing a fictional character as the most influential lawyer of the century.
Obscurity Level: Obscure
Atticus Polls
What do you find most compelling about Atticus Finch?
His moral integrity and unwavering principles
His role as a compassionate, guiding father
His courage and calm determination in the courtroom
His empathy and commitment to justice for all
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Which modern issue would you most want Atticus Finch to speak out about today?
Racial injustice and systemic racism
Criminal justice reform and fair trials
Teaching empathy, ethics, and moral courage in schools
Protecting civil liberties and due process
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