t; This basically means that one must do what is right, no matter what the cost. Atticus stood up for Tom Robinson's rights and defending him in court even though he knew that this might cost him his reputation and he would get lots of insults from the town. He knew that just because Tom Robinson was black, didn't mean that he shouldn't get a fair trial. Tom couldn't have possibly been found 'not guilty', but Atticus had to try anyway to stand up for what he believes in and what is right. Atticus said to Scout (p.116) "This case, Tom Robinson's case, is something that goes to the essence of a man's conscience-Scout, I couldn't go to church and worship God if I didn't try
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