What are three character traits for Atticus Finch? Provide quotes to support your answer.

Humble: In Chapter 10, Atticus reluctantly takes Sheriff Tate's gun and kills a rabid dog named Tim Johnson. His children are awestruck, and Jem asks Miss Maudie why he never told them that he was an expert marksman. Maudie says,

"People in their right minds never take pride in their talents" (Lee 62).

Tolerant: In Chapter 11, Atticus displays his tolerant disposition after Jem complains about Mrs. Dubose's derogatory comments. Atticus tells his son,

"Easy...

Humble: In Chapter 10, Atticus reluctantly takes Sheriff Tate's gun and kills a rabid dog named Tim Johnson. His children are awestruck, and Jem asks Miss Maudie why he never told them that he was an expert marksman. Maudie says,

"People in their right minds never take pride in their talents" (Lee 62).

Tolerant: In Chapter 11, Atticus displays his tolerant disposition after Jem complains about Mrs. Dubose's derogatory comments. Atticus tells his son,

"Easy does it, son...She's an old lady and she's ill. You just hold your head high and be a gentleman" (Lee 63).

Fair: Atticus is a fair man who gives everybody an equal chance and the benefit of the doubt throughout the novel. In Chapter 9, Scout punches her cousin in the face after he makes several rude comments about Atticus. Scout's Uncle Jack quickly grabs and spanks her for hitting Francis. Later on that evening, Scout tells her uncle that he is not fair. Scout goes on to say,

"When Jem an' I fuss, Atticus doesn't ever just listen to Jem's side of it, he hears mine too..." (Lee 54).