What are some examples of morality in To Kill a Mockingbird?

s novel
contains numerous examples of people who behave based on their moral convictions as well as
quite a few whose morality is in doubt.

The primary character who exhibits
such behavior is . Most of the novel is dedicated to showing how Atticus acts according to what
he knows is right even though that means going against social norms. Atticus decides to defend
Tom Robinson in the rape case because he believes Tomdeserves a fair trial. Although he knows
that is almost certainly impossible in small-town Alabama at that time, he is convinced that as
an attorney and as a human being he must stand up for Tom.

Tom Robinson
himself shows that he acted according to his sense of morality when he helped Mayella Ewell. Tom
knew that Mayella needed help, not only with moving furniture but in terms of her social
isolation. Tom decided to help her even though he knew that the predominantly white town would
not appreciate his efforts on her behalf. Mayella, in contrast, behaved immorally when she
falsely accused Tom of rape.