Ideas abound about what true heroism is these days. For some, a true hero may be the person who led their favorite sports team to a championship. For others, the real heroes are the doctors who helped a loved one recover from a serious illness. Some even see the person who inspires them every day as a true hero. For many, however, a true hero is much more than that. For many, a true hero is one who goes the extra mile to follow a strict moral code, both at home and in public. A true hero is one who stands up for what he believes in and what is right, regardless of the consequences. A true hero gives the masses hope for humanity. Atticus Finch, from Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, has all of these attributes of heroism and more. Heroes are often well known in the communities from which they come. One being a hero, many people will admire him and want to be like him. This is why it is so important to have and follow a strict moral code as a hero. Atticus Finch is a great example of this. Atticus knows he is on the right path to doing the right thing because it is right to do so. His altruistic mindset and values ​​are evident throughout the novel. He is a good example to everyone in the Maycomb community, especially his children. Jem and Scout know that Atticus is a good man, and they respect and admire him. Whenever they do something wrong, Atticus never punishes them. It simply explains why they were wrong to do what they did. He always answers all their questions honestly and to the best of his ability. Scout even says, "There didn't seem to be anyone or anything that Atticus couldn't explain... middle of paper ...... equality within equality." Works Cited "Atticus Finch: A Hero Who Lost the Battle." Weekend Edition Sunday, July 11, 2010. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Internet. April 28, 2011. Dare, Tim. "Virtue Ethics, lawyers and Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird." Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 19.1-2 (2007): 81+. OneFile Academic. Internet. April 28, 2011. Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. New York: Grand Central Publishing, 1960. Powell, Burnele V. “A Reaction: 'Get Up, Your Father (A Lawyer) is Passing'” Michigan Law Review 97.6 (1999): 1373-1377. . April 28, 2011. Santos, Marlisa. “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The Hero's Journey, 2009. Atticus Finch. October 2010. April 23 2011 .