What are 3 quotes that describe Atticus as a character in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?

Atticus Finch is a pillar in Maycomb County society. He epitomizes what it means to be a chivalrous gentleman. In the face of bigotry and prejudice, he still maintains his integrity and dignity. Yet like all good men, the voices of adversity seem to scream louder than the meek supportive ones. The following are two examples of Atticus standing tall and proving his good character in the face of adversity, along with one showing his meek and humble side.

First, as the county gets word of Atticus taking on Tom Robinson as a client in the one of the most scandalous trials of their time, some people start calling him degrading names. One person who does not filter her opinion is Mrs. Dubose, an old woman who is said to have a loaded Confederate pistol at her side at all times. When she yells mean comments to Jem and Scout about them and their father, Atticus's advice is as follows:

"Easy does it son, . . . She's an old lady and she's ill. You just hold your head high and be a gentleman. Whatever she says to you, it's your job not to let her make you mad" (100).

Scout then explains that Atticus would always take off his hat to Mrs. Dubose and confidently say that she looked like a picture. He never shows an inch of being affected by her cruel words.

Another example of Atticus's good character in the face of adversity is when Bob Ewell spits in his face after the Tom Robinson trial. Atticus doesn't flinch for a second; he doesn't get angry; and he doesn't react to such a low-caliber man. Stephanie Crawford reports that Bob asked him if he was too proud to fight him and Atticus said he was just too old. 

"Atticus didn't bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face and stood there and let Mr. Ewell call him names wild horses could not bring her to repeat" (217).

Most men would have been provoked enough to defend their honor for what Bob did to Atticus, but Atticus is of such a higher quality that Bob probably didn't know how to react to Atticus not reacting.

Finally, Atticus is humble. After the Tom Robinson trial, many from the black community brought over food such as chicken, pork, and tomatoes to say thank you. Calpurnia fixed the chicken for breakfast and Atticus remarked that the White House didn't have that for breakfast. When he saw more on his kitchen, the following happened:

"Atticus's eyes filled with tears. He did not speak for a moment. 'Tell them I'm very grateful,' he said. 'Tell them--tell them they must never do this again. Times are too hard'" (213).

Atticus is just an all-around good man. He understands what sacrifices they must have made to give him all of that food; and with the Great Depression in full swing, Atticus could not bear the weight of such appreciation and he left the house without eating a thing.