Atticus represents this theme, he always looks for ways to teach others proper morals and values. Atticus once said, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (39). This quote summarizes Atticus’ outlook towards people.
Atticus represents the theme of tolerance in the way he defends Tom Robinson. Tom was accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell, and the court appointed Atticus to defend him. However, it is his decision upon whether or not to accept it. Atticus decides to defend him fully, even though he is a black man, instead of labelling his case hopeless.