Atticus Goes To Montgomery To Protest Segregation

Atticus Finch, the heroic lawyer of To Kill a Mockingbird, is a character from literature who is admired for his courage and integrity. Now, Atticus has taken on a new role in history – as an advocate for civil rights in the American South.

In the fall of 1932, Atticus traveled from his home in Maycomb, Alabama to the capital of Montgomery. He had heard reports of the emerging civil rights protest movement, and he wanted to lend his support. Atticus was especially drawn to the case of wrongfully convicted African American man, Walter McMillan.

When Atticus arrived in Montgomery, he found a city deeply divided along racial lines. He saw the conditions of segregation in the buses, stores, and other public places. But, despite the racism and discrimination in the city, he also found a growing movement of people coming together to fight for civil rights.

Atticus quickly joined the movement, and attended rallies and marches, offering moral support and lending his legal expertise. He supported local civil rights leaders, helping them to advance their cause. Through his efforts, Atticus helped to create a movement that would go on to bring about monumental changes to the South.

Atticus Finch is remembered today as an important symbol of courage and justice. His story lives on as a reminder of the power of one brave individual to make a difference. And, when he went to Montgomery, he showed us all that one person can truly make a difference.