somewhat of a loner‚ and he does not conform to society’s views of what is needed to be a southern gentleman‚ and also how he sets a sensible example for his children.He does not boast about anything. When Atticus gets put in the position that he has to shoot the dog‚ he is very reluctant to do so‚ and when he finally does‚ Jem and Scout are slightly angry that he had never told them that he was that good at shooting. “one-shot Finch” as Jem calls him. Which shows how he is too modest to tell them
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Society does this thing where it likes to really shape people and influence them‚ and Harper Lee was no exception to this. Also in the book‚ Scout and these two other characters(yet to be decided lol) are no exception to this either. Although it is hard to determine exactly why someone would write a book‚ we can make some pretty educated guesses on what led Lee to writing this wonderful book we have been blessed to be forced to read this quarter.- When Harper Lee was a young child racism was legit
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Atticus is the father of Scout and Jem‚ he teaches them a lot of important life lessons that they will be carrying on in the future. Atticus is one of the most influential characters in the novel. He influences his children through his statements‚ his actions and the good examples he set for them. Throughout the novel Atticus was always correcting Scout and Jem’s behavior‚ whenever he notices his children doing something that isn’t right‚ he always encourages them to do the right things and tells
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Understanding Atticus In the old movie The Breakfast Club‚ Bender is dangerous and this makes him memorable. He does things people normally wouldn’t do. For example do drugs or yell at a teacher. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ one of the most interesting characters is Atticus Finch. Atticus is smart‚ brave‚ and wise. Atticus Finch is a smart man. First of all he is a lawyer. To be a lawyer you have to solve puzzles and fight for someone’s innocence. The quote “Mr. Ewell can you
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Scout‚ let us start by saying‚ has an amazing father‚ he respects her choices‚ he lets her be herself‚ and most importantly he makes her feel needed. Atticus has been described as one of the most moral people in all of literature‚ I liken him to Scout’s jiminy cricket. He tries to Scout a code of living‚ not all that different than what would be socially acceptable today. "You never really understand a person until you things from his point of view"‚ this‚ spoken so truthfully by Atticus‚ is what
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Some people are treated differently then others. Sadly‚ racism was a big problem in the time “To Kill a Mocking Bird” was written. And looking at the lifestyle of blacks and whites is a night and day difference. In “To Kill a Mockingbird‚” the blacks were treated extremely poorly. Luckily‚ Calpurnia worked in the household of the Finches and was dearly loved there. Three words to describe Calpurnia would be wise‚ loyal and nurturing. Unlike many other blacks‚ Calpurnia is very
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The analysis of the extract from the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Ostrikova Veronika Nelle Harper Lee was born April 28‚ 1926. She is an American novelist‚ who has published only one novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. Born in Monroeville‚ Alabama‚ she studied law at the University of Alabama‚ then spent a year in the United Kingdom‚ studying at Oxford. Living in New York City‚ she supported herself working as an airline reservation clerk‚ but was soon determined to pursue a career
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Everybody has a fatherly influence in their life. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ there are many prominent characters. They each have their own personalities‚ strengths‚ and weaknesses. Atticus acts as a father to many of the children in the book and gives them his wisdom and advice. A great amount of people adore Atticus and he has the ability to teach the children in the book‚ but also has great lessons for the readers. Atticus acted as a protector‚ father‚ and did many brave things
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In her novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee has used various literary techniques to position the reader’s attitudes in relation to prejudice within the society of Maycomb. Through use of perspective‚ characterisation and symbolism‚ Lee highlights that prejudice is developed through life experiences and the surrounding influences‚ while emphasizing the damaging effect it can have on innocent individuals and society as a whole. A fundamental element of the novel is the author’s use of young Jean
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A Mockingbird Learns to Sing Over the course of three years‚ a seemingly quiet town faced the unexpected. A fruitless trial was held‚ innocence was lost‚ blood was shed‚ and an unlikely friend emerged. Written by Harper Lee‚ To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in the city of Maycomb during the 1930s. The book tells the story through the childish views of Jean Louse Finch (Scout)‚ as she and her brother Jem face instances of human evil. Alongside the two is their father Atticus‚ who gradually teaches
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