August 6th, 1901. Atticus Finch was born on a farm, a little homestead in rural Alabama where they grow simple corn and apples. He’ll miss the wild blueberries in summer and the tart cherry trees that grew on the edges of their property. He’s wearing an awful fancy suit.

He had recently been accepted into an Auburn law school which is a three hour ride away. So he bids his family farewell tearfully, everything he owns packed in the trunk of a Ford model T. Ready to be a man.