In To Kill a Mockingbird there are many parts where the author includes important specific details. For example, when the court was being filled, one person said to another "Yeah, but Atticus aims to defend him. That's what I don't like about it" (162). This explains that even though Atticus didn't choose to defend Tom Robinson, he still fully intends to try to win the case. This ties into many of Atticus' beliefs and how people along with himself view him. This detail shows reveals that Atticus may not have originally planned on defending Tom Robinson but now that it was assigned to him, he is going to give it his all and not let the town bring him down. Harper Lee included numerous details that revealed a bit more about Atticus' character.
The author includes many lessons that Atticus believes are important. For example, when Atticus says "You never really understand until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (30). This was said early on in the book but demonstrates Atticus' view on empathy and how he believes it is important to be empathetic. Furthermore, in chapter 16 when Atticus says
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