According to Scout‚ "In all his life‚ Jem had never declined a dare." This also shows that he has a lot of pride. Jem also chose to defy Atticus’ order to go home that night at the jail cell‚ standing his ground. This prevented any possible injuries to Atticus. Jem is really protective of Scout. When Jem makes his first visit with Scout to Mrs Dubose’s house‚ Mrs Dubose greets him with "so you brought that dirty little sister of yours did you?" to which he replied with "my sister ain’t dirty." Scout could
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things done. Atticus Finch isn’t that kind of person‚ he is the opposite in the fictional novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee. In the novel Atticus is the father of two main characters Scout and Jem. Scout and Jem are young and don’t know much‚ this is noticed when Scout fights anyone that insults or makes fun of her and Atticus teaches her about life. Atticus is also a lawyer and is a good one at that and he is determined to do his job effectively. Atticus Finch is a determined‚ wise‚ and
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The Innocence of Gertrude and Ophelia "Pretty Ophelia‚" as Claudius calls her‚ is the most innocent victim of Hamlet’s revenge in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. Hamlet has fallen in love with Ophelia after the death of his father. Ophelia "sucked the honey of his music vows" and returned Hamlet’s affection. But when her father had challenged Hamlet’s true intentions‚ Ophelia could only say: "I do not know‚ my lord‚ what I should think." Ophelia was used to relying on her father’s directions
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Bird is beautifully written by Harper Lee. This story takes its place in the 1930’s in the small town of Maycomb‚ Alabama. Jem and Scout Finch are very adventurous young children. Therefore‚ Atticus Finch their widowed father‚ has a difficult job. Nevertheless‚ Mr. Finch does achieve significant help with the children from the Negro maid‚ Calpurnia. During the 1930’s many people are prejudice towards the Negros. The Finch family is not. They love their African American friend‚ Calpurnia and in no way
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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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lawyer. An excellent example of an exceptional lawyer would be 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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the social norm‚ and blacks are constantly treated unjustly‚ two kids Scout and Jem Finch‚ along with the help of their father‚ learn to overcome social injustices. Maycomb is a small town within the state of Alabama‚ but in that town lies discrimination‚ segregation‚ prejudice‚ and much more. When Scout and Jem’s father Atticus is called to defend a black man in a rape case‚ chaos arises. In the thick of it all lies Jem and Scout‚ and they have to learn how to get through the storm. In the novel‚
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Characterization of Atticus Finch In the novel To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Lee introduces Atticus Finch as a as a loving and caring father‚ a supportive keeper of the law‚ a man of hidden talents‚ and a man of wisdom. Atticus has a mind of his own‚ and is unusual in both qualities and social status. As a man of honesty and wisdom‚ he is well respected throughout the city of Maycomb. Father to Jem and Scout‚ Atticus plays the heroic figure in the novel. He is a rather considerate
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and twitching. Neighbours watched as local lawyer Atticus Finch put the dog down. Jem Finch‚ son of Atticus Finch‚ saw the dog walking down the street‚ and alerted Calpurnia. Calpurnia then alerted the neighbourhood of the mad dog’s presence. All neighbours watched from the safety of their homes as the dog approached. Jem and Scout Finch watched from behind Calpurnia as their father approached the dog. Atticus Finch‚ or “One-Shot Finch” Used Mr. Tate’s gun to shoot the dog. In a swift motion
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To Kill A Mockingbird Character of Atticus Finch Atticus Finch is the father of Scout and Jem Finch. As a father to Jem and Scout‚ he is comforting‚ trustworthy‚ caring‚ and a role model. Atticus is comforting especially to Scout. He lets her curl in his lap each night while he reads with her. Scout can go to Atticus freely whenever she there is a problem. She knows that Atticus will gently and lovingly help her. This is because Atticus talks to her like she was older. He doesn’t hide
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