Throughout the novel, Lee utilizes many different character tropes to support her protagonist. Most namely of these is Atticus, as he is the most prominent adult figure in Scout’s life. Through most of the story, Atticus has a very defined role in the town, being the voice of reason to all the chaos in Maycomb County. In a demonstration of the immense respect the people of Maycomb County have for Atticus, Scout is told to “stand up, your father’s passin’.” This act of respect has an even larger impact when put into context. In this scene, the trial had ended, with Atticus and his client on the losing side. Despite this defeat, the coloured people of Maycomb still felt it necessary to acknowledge their gratitude towards Atticus. Along with being