Atticus Finch Vs
Mina Khoshnevis
January 10th, 2015
Comparison of Atticus Finch and Morrie Schwartz
Aristotle once said, “Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.” The authors of the two books, To Kill a Mockingbird and Tuesdays with Morrie teach the reader life’s most valuable lessons through two wise teachers by the name of Atticus Finch and Morrie Schwartz. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch teaches his children important values that helped shape and develop them into adolescence. Likewise, Mr. Schwartz, the main character of the book Tuesdays with Morrie, dedicates his life to sharing wisdom with others and deeply affects the lives of everyone around him. Atticus and Morrie have many similarities including their teachings of love, the importance of knowledge, and their strong position as leaders and role models.
The two characters teach the reader the true value of loving kindness and compassion for others. Morrie Schwartz can be seen demonstrating his conviction in the power of love when he states that “Love wins, love always wins” (p. 40). In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus made sure to always treat people from all walks of life with an equal level of respect and to always help an individual in need. One example is when he defends an innocent African American man who is charged for a crime he did not commit. Morrie also exhibits his loving nature throughout the course of the novel in his everyday actions and warm, affectionate gestures towards all the people he encounters.
In addition, Morrie and Atticus teach the reader the power of knowledge. Although Atticus Finch does not attempt to flaunt his good qualities or challenge every one who tries to start a fight with him, he is still highly respected and admired by many people in his town of Maycomb for his character, morals, and understanding. In Tuesdays with Morrie, Morrie Schwartz suffers with ALS; Even though
January 10th, 2015
Comparison of Atticus Finch and Morrie Schwartz
Aristotle once said, “Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.” The authors of the two books, To Kill a Mockingbird and Tuesdays with Morrie teach the reader life’s most valuable lessons through two wise teachers by the name of Atticus Finch and Morrie Schwartz. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch teaches his children important values that helped shape and develop them into adolescence. Likewise, Mr. Schwartz, the main character of the book Tuesdays with Morrie, dedicates his life to sharing wisdom with others and deeply affects the lives of everyone around him. Atticus and Morrie have many similarities including their teachings of love, the importance of knowledge, and their strong position as leaders and role models.
The two characters teach the reader the true value of loving kindness and compassion for others. Morrie Schwartz can be seen demonstrating his conviction in the power of love when he states that “Love wins, love always wins” (p. 40). In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus made sure to always treat people from all walks of life with an equal level of respect and to always help an individual in need. One example is when he defends an innocent African American man who is charged for a crime he did not commit. Morrie also exhibits his loving nature throughout the course of the novel in his everyday actions and warm, affectionate gestures towards all the people he encounters.
In addition, Morrie and Atticus teach the reader the power of knowledge. Although Atticus Finch does not attempt to flaunt his good qualities or challenge every one who tries to start a fight with him, he is still highly respected and admired by many people in his town of Maycomb for his character, morals, and understanding. In Tuesdays with Morrie, Morrie Schwartz suffers with ALS; Even though