How did Atticus Finch impact your life or make you a better person?

Question

How did Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird inspire you or make you a better person? Was Atticus a hero to you? How does the book change the way you view the world?

Answer 1

"He" made me realize why I shouldn't be cruel to people. Bullying, basically. I was never a bully but I always saw people being bullied and did nothing about it. After I read it, I would always stand up for those being tormented because I realized it was the right thing to do. He also made me want to be a lawyer for a while, but then I gave that up when I realized I'm horrified of public speaking. Irrelevant, but true.