book. The character of Atticus Finch reveals the theme of the novel which is in order to make a change it takes sacrifice and hard work‚ along with determination. Mr. Finch sacrifices many things including his time‚ his pride‚ and he and his family’s safety. Atticus is a selfless character who surprises you multiple times in the novel and is a revolutionist in Maycomb. He plays a major part in the storyline as one of the main protagonists. Atticus is introduced as the widower father of Jem and Scout
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Louise Finch‚ who is referred to as Scout‚ and her older brother Jeremy Atticus Finch‚ who is referred to as Jem. They both live with their father‚ Atticus Finch‚ in the small‚ dull town of Maycomb. The novel showcases the events and timeline of Scout and Jem’s journey into maturity‚ as they learn about the importance of protecting the innocent and defending the defenseless. Harper Lee examines the importance of protecting the vulnerable members of society‚ as is shown through the characters of Tom
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Atticus Finch. He has many strong traits that show what an ample lawyer he can be. Whether it be his courage‚ which he shows when he takes the Tom Robinson case and defends Tom Robinson from the lynch mob. Or his intelligence‚ which he shows when he proves that Bob Ewell was the one who assaulted Mayella‚ and when he chooses not to fight Ewell after he spits on him. He is even honest‚ which
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Atticus Finch exemplifies leadership. Finch is a soft spoken attorney in the post depression South who agrees to represent a black man charged with raping a young white woman. In a prejudiced region‚ during an oppressive era‚ Finch boldly chooses the path less taken. Though he may have upset a good many in challenging the values of the time period‚ throughout the novel‚ Finch displays leadership by bravely acting on his principles‚ as well as in the way he raises his children. Atticus Finch is a progressive
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jailhouse It takes courage for Atticus Finch to go against people’s beliefs in order to do what he believes was morally right. The racist views of the town are against Atticus defending Tom Robinson‚ a black man accused of raping a white woman‚ and Atticus is often discriminated against for not agreeing with them. His children‚ Scout and Jem‚ also feel the hatred of others against them because of what their father’s beliefs are. "But Mrs. Dubose held us: "’Not only a Finch waiting tables‚ but one in the
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To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic‚ as it has been a since it first came out in 1960. Almost instantly‚ the novel won a Pulitzer prize and was adapted into a movie. Part of the book’s success is in its strong main characters‚ like Scout’s father‚ Atticus Finch. Atticus is revealed as an insightful‚ determined‚ and independent individual throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee through his and other character’s speech. Right off the bat‚ Atticus is a wise‚ understanding individual
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be asked to be on the national team‚ to be one of best pitchers and batters in softball history‚ to be looked up to by every softball player in the world. This may seem impossible for most of us‚ even me. But for Jennie Finch‚ all she did was play the sport she loved. Jennie Finch started out young. She started playing the sport of softball as soon as she could. Her dad was the one to influence her and push her even as a child. She didn’t mind the pushing‚ she loved softball already. When Jennie
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Atticus Finch Character Analysis Atticus Finch is one of the major characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus is a lawyer in Maycomb‚ the representative of Alabama in state legislature‚ the defendant of Tom Robinson‚ and the father of Jem and Scout Finch. Throughout To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus is portrayed as a man of integrity‚ great courage‚ and a parent who is determined to show his kids what is right and what is wrong. Atticus Finch shows integrity and good morals in many
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throughout the story and has powerful impact on all of the characters. The idea of white and colored people as equals is an idea that the main character‚ Scout Finch‚ learns through her experiences. She starts to realize that the people in Maycomb were more judgy than she had always thought. This idea for her was mainly introduced to her during the Tom Robinson case. This case had racism “written all over it.” During the trial‚ Scout‚ Jem‚ and Dill sat with Reverend Sykes in the balcony where all
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single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. Do you ever wish that the ’cool dads from TV’ could be your own? In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is one of those ’ideal fathers.’ Atticus is a single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. They also have Calpurnia‚ the black cook‚ who is the most mom-like person they’ve had. Living in Maycomb County‚ Jem is eldest and Scout is the younger one. Atticus shares
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