I need 3 quotes from To Kill a Mockingbird that show Atticus Finch being humble: one dialogue quote from Atticus, one that shows an action by...

There are so many times in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird that Atticus Finch shows meekness and humility. These are qualities generally associated with Christians and the idea that one should not seek glory or attention for themselves. Atticus Finch isn't an ambitious man who lives to gain the acceptance of others. He lives his life so he can face himself in the mirror each day knowing that he makes good choices. He has a conscience which prompts him to be a good example to his children. Both Scout and Miss Maudie understand how straight-forward Atticus is because Scout says, "Atticus don't do anything to Jem and Me in the house that he don't do in the yard." Then Miss Maudie responds with, "Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is in the public streets" (46).

The above quotes show that Atticus is honest and doesn't keep deep, dark secrets. In fact, the whole scene with the mad dog shows Atticus being humble, speaking with humility, and being noticed by his children and the neighbors for being humble. However, he does not go publicizing his talents, either. For example, Atticus does not tell Heck Tate that he is the best shot in the county; nor does he tell Mr. Tate that he should shoot the mad dog because he knows he is the best. It is Heck Tate that reveals Atticus Finch's talent. The scene proceeds as follows:

"'Take him, Mr. Finch.' Mr. Tate handed the rifle to Atticus; Jem and I nearly fainted.

'Don't waste time, Heck,' said Atticus. 'Go on.'

'Mr. Finch, this is a one-shot job.'

Atticus shook his head vehemently: 'Don't just stand there, Heck! He won't wait all day for you--' 

'. . . I can't shoot that well and you know it!'

'I haven't shot a gun in thirty years--'" (95-96)

Heck Tate finally shoves the gun at Atticus because there wasn't any more time to argue with such humility. Again, the above quotes show Atticus being humble in his actions and speaking with humility because he does not want to show up policeman with his own gun. Scout describes her father's actions in the scene with the following:

"With movements so swift they seemed simultaneous, Atticus's hand yanked a ball-tipped lever as be brought the gun to his shoulder. The rifle cracked. Tom Johnson. . . didn't know what hit him" (96).

After Atticus shoots the dog with one shot, saving the day, Miss Maudie yells, "I saw that One-Shot Finch!" (97).