Find a section in the novel in which a character faces a conflict and must rise to the occasion. Who was the character, and what is his or her conflict?

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In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch faces a significant conflict when he agrees to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman in a racially charged town. Despite facing intense prejudice and backlash from the community, Atticus remains steadfast in his beliefs and does everything in his power to provide a fair trial for Tom Robinson. Atticus rises to the occasion by standing up for what he believes is right, even in the face of overwhelming opposition and adversity.