Atticus
Atticus In both the case with the rabid dog, and the incident with the lynch mob, Atticus was brave. When Atticus prepared to shoot the rabid dog, everyone was silent and scared. ... (94) Although everyone was silent and nervous, Atticus showed bravery by shooting the dog. “With movements so swift they seemed simultaneous, Atticus’s hand yanked a ball-tipped lever as he brought the gun to his shoulder. ... ” (96) Although he had not shot a rifle for thirty years, Atticus still completed the task to protect himself and Maycomb. ... It was nighttime and the square was deserted and silent, with Atticus all alone, sitting in his chair blocking the entrance to the jailhouse.