He lives in the wealthier part of town and is the father of two children. Atticus is put in a difficult position that will not only affect him, but his friends and family. Atticus is a gentle soft spoken man who displays a high degree of morality in everything he does. He is honest and educated. When he faces the challenge of defending a black man in a prejudiced society, he demonstrates his compassion towards men of all colors and the courage to face and deal with people who are ignorant and mean spirited.