to kill a mockingbird 2

When a man earns the respect of others it is rarely lost no matter what that man does. Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird dramatically shows how one town chooses to respect a man, Atticus Finch. Atticus is not only the father of Jem and Scout, but also a determined lawyer. He endures the hardships of a controversial racial case, but never loses his respect as a lawyer when defending a black man. This defiantly …

…thankful that he did not give up when he knew his client was black. The white community's respect is shown toward Atticus when they re-elect him to town legislature. They might not respect him for defending a Tom Robinson, but they do realize that this only shows that he is an excellent lawyer. Respect must be earned by proving yourself worthy to withstand prosecution to get to your goal. A determined person is due respect.