In To Kill a Mockingbird who is Atticus Finch?

Atticus Finch is the father of Scout and Jem Finch, the two main characters of To Kill a Mockingbird. The book is told from Scout's point of view. Atticus is most fondly remembered for defending the Negro Tom Robinson in the famous trial against Bob Ewell. Atticus Finch is one of the most famous literary characters of all time, and a true hero.