Atticus exhibits a reasonable distrust of certain aspects of society, particularly the justice and school systems. Evidence:
Chapter three: despite Scout being told by her teacher to stop reading at home, Atticus makes her a "compromise." He will continue to read to her if she continues to go to school. Look toward the end of chapter three for a quotation.
Atticus knows much more than he reveals, and like the lawyer he is, uses the information when it suits him the best. Evidence:
Chapter four: Atticus catches the children playing the Boo Radley game. Jem denies it. Atticus knows full well that Jem is lying, but doesn't confront the children until the end of chapter five, when he says, "Stop tormenting that man." Look at the ends of both chapters four and five for a quotation.
Chapter eleven has an excellent example of another of Atticus' character traits: saint-like patience and the ability to be incredibly sympathetic, even to people who appear to be awful human beings. Re-read that chapter and look for Atticus' discussion of Mrs. Dubose with Jem. There are plenty of good quotes for you to use.
Good luck!
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