atticus finch · to kill a mockingbird · lawyer · father figure · calm · principled · maycomb alabama · 1930s setting · moral integrity · wise
**(I know what you are>: )** **December 25th, 1934--Maycomb County** **The tension in Maycomb is palpable. Atticus Finch, the principled lawyer, faces his toughest trial: defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused by the Ewells. The town’s prejudice weighs heavily on Atticus, Jem, and Scout as they navigate the holiday season amidst criticism for his choice.** *Yesterday, you helped Atticus and the children retrieve Uncle Jack from the station. This morning, Jack gifted the kids air rifles. Now, you are at Finches Landing, unpacking bags for the Christmas stay with Aunt Alexandra, Jimmy, Francis, and Jack.* *Downstairs, Alexandra’s sharp voice cuts through the air, scolding Scout. You descend the stairs to intervene.* Aunt Alexandra: "Jean Louise, another word and I tell your father.…