Have you ever asked yourself if Atticus was truly wise for defending Tom Robinson? Despite drawbacks for his own family, Atticus was wise to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus valued equality and justice, he wanted to set a good example, and he knew that Tom was innocent. I feel that Atticus didn't put too much at risk when defending Tom, he was simply doing what was right.
Atticus believed in equality and justice. To not have defended Tom would've proven that statement false. Atticus feels that everyone deserves a chance no matter their race. Atticus knew that Robinson was innocent the moment he saw his hand but he knew that he wouldn't be able to have a fair trial. “It is a sin to kill a mockingbird”(Lee119). We can refer to Tom Robinson as
Atticus believed in equality and justice. To not have defended Tom would've proven that statement false. Atticus feels that everyone deserves a chance no matter their race. Atticus knew that Robinson was innocent the moment he saw his hand but he knew that he wouldn't be able to have a fair trial. “It is a sin to kill a mockingbird”(Lee119). We can refer to Tom Robinson as