The Core of Stability There are certain elements in literature that are essential in the creation of a “classic”. One of the most critical elements is that of a character who acts as the novel’s core or base. The character is responsible for maintaining the stability of society within the novel, exhibiting qualities of a true hero, and constantly emphasizing the novel’s central theme or themes. In the timeless classic, To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch serves as the core of the novel by displaying a character of stability, humility, and high moral standard. Atticus Finch is a character of stability in an unstable society. He