Atticus Static Character

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There are very few ways to characterize Atticus Finch. in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird he is what is known as a static character. Static characters do not go through any change, growth, or development over the course of the text.
Atticus, being a widowed father, has left him with the responsibilities of raising two kids. He is doing an excellent job of making sure both Scout and Jem respect others privacy , such as Boo Radley in chapter 5 .Atticus barked '"son I'm going to tell you something and tell you one time: stop tormenting that man"'(lee54) Again in the Final Chapter Atticus explains the importance of the Radley's privacy.
All throughoutTo Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus believes in Justice and equality; as shown in the Tom Robinson case. Atticus is not defending a black man he is defending an innocent one. This quote shows exactly how strong Atticus feels about Justice and equality '"which, gentlemen, we
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He treats them as adults and not children to ensure they create some moral beliefs for themselves. Yes, Atticus is their father but more importantly he is their life Mentor. Atticus holds these character traits throughout the entire novel.'" He states as you grow older you see white men cheat black men every day of your life but let me tell you something don't you forget it- whenever a white man does that to a black man no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash "'(lee252)Atticus was always transparent with his children in hope that they will be the same with him.
Why is Atticus Finch a static character? Maybe it's because of his belief in privacy, or even Justice and equality, it might even be just his personality. He once said '"... shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit'em, but remember its a sin to kill a mockingbird"' (lee103) Its a sin to kill the innocent and that is why we must defend