To Kill A Mockingbird: A Hero Among Them The characters portrayed in Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, are very diverse people. From the reclusive next door neighbor of the Finch family, Boo Radley, to the evolving main character and narrator Scout Finch. Scout’s father, Atticus Finch, is a very complex character that faces many challenges throughout the novel. Atticus Finch is a heroic character. Atticus is a hero to the community as well as his family. He portrays his heroics in many forms. A hero is one that will give from his heart and has the courage to sacrifice personally for the betterment of others. From