I'm at the point where the trial is taking place, and it's getting intense. The second time I've read this book, I'm realizing how great of a lawyer Attticus really is, and what a good person he is also. Bob Ewell is called to the stand and Atticus makes him sign his name, then he notes which hand he writes with. He notes that Bob is left-handed, and that the bruises on his daughter's face were on the right side. Only a good lawyer would even think to bring that kind of evidence to the courtroom. He makes Scout proud with his great tactics. I'm impressed with how good of a man he truely is.
This Isn't just some Judge Judy case that Atticus is trying to win. He's trying to fight for an innocent man's life. To me, that is the greatest accomplishment one can achieve, saving another at the cost of yourself and your reputation. Atticus gives up his reputation to defend a man he knows is innocent. Not every person can say they've done that for someone. That makes Atticus a great man.
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