With over 30,000,000 copies sold, Harper Lee's world-renowned novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. The novel's enduring success can be attributed to the character of Atticus Finch; the lessons he teaches his children are the lessons a 21st century society has yet to learn. Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird represents honesty and respect, these social values ​​are particularly important because they contribute greatly to the prejudices displayed and the persistence of the novel. success because of the way he speaks not only to his children, but also to Mayella Ewell. Atticus demonstrates honesty with his children when Scout struggles to understand why Tom Robinson's defense was so controversial by asking him if he would win the case. Scout says, “Atticus, are we going to win?” » “No, darling. "Then why…" "Just because we were licked a hundred years before we started doesn't mean we're not trying to win," Atticus said. (p. 84) This shows that Atticus believes that Scout should have the right to recognize ho...