Why do you not reword your thesis statement to something like this;
Throughout the narrative of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," the courage, integrity, and sense of fairness of several characters demonstrates the decency in certain citizens of Maycomb. (Certainly,not every citizen is of sterling quality.)
Always the thesis statement should be generalized. The details of which person does what is part of the support that composes the body of your essay. For instance, if you use courage in the topic sentence of the first sentence of the body, you can write--Courage is manifested in such characters as Mrs. Dubose, Miss Maudie, and Atticus Finch. Then, you give reasons that prove the courage of these characters. (supporting details from the novel) Be sure to actually quote some lines/passages as back-up for your sentences that explain the courage of a particular character. By the way, do not forget the courage of Boo Radley, a courage generated by his love for the children.
Integrity is exhibited mostly by Atticus Finch who does not shy from his obligations, but even Mr. Cunningham has this attribute because he refuses welfare, and he later is ashamed that he is part of the mob; after Scout says hello to him, he tells the others to go home and the mob breaks up. Miss Maudie also has integrity.
Before you write your essay, plan it out by locating the necessary support. Be very specific with this support and use lines/passages from the novel to back up this support. The more specific support that you have, the more convincing your essay will be. Be sure to use transitional words such as for example, for instance, etc.
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