Atticus is brave to defend a black man in the face of criticism and threats of violence. He also is brave in the face of danger‚ both when he kills the rabid dog with a single shot and when facing the mob of men outside the 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
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Atticus FInch is a Lawyer and a wise and caring father. Atticus Teaches his Children Jem and Scout to be kind to all sorts of people no matter their race. Atticus also teaches his children not to “kill a mockingbird”. Atticus acts on what the says and commits to the rules and principles he sets for his children. As a lawyer and do to the time period that this book is set in which is the 1930s Atticus sees his fair share of racism. The racism that the see in the world the doesn’t want to see it
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what honor looks like through Atticus Finch. Atticus is an honorable character due to his determination to stand up for what is right; additionally‚ he is honorable because of how he reacted to the communities actions. Atticus treats and views everyone as the same‚ which influences others around him and makes an impact. Some of the people that he has the largest impact on are his children‚ Scout and Jem; because of this‚ the lessons learned do not go unforgotten. Atticus shares his wisdom many times
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Kezia Jose January 7‚ 2013 English 9/4 Doyle Atticus: The Father In Harper Lee’s litereay work‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch models the perfect parent. Atticus lives in Maycomb County‚ Alabama alone with his two children‚ Jeremy (Jem) and Jean-Louise (Scout). Atticus is an only parent since his wife passed away‚ when Scout was little. Atticus Finch is a good father because he shares a truthful relationship with his kids that will always be treasured. He’s also a man of patience
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Mockingbird‚ 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
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world. This exemplifies the role Atticus has played in the novel‚ "To Kill A Mockingbird." Atticus Finch was praised with the prestigious title of hero for his role in American cinematic history in 2003. He has performed his duties entirely in the novel by taking up the responsibility of Scout and Jem‚ following the role of a lawyer‚ and maintaining justice in Maycomb county. No legacy is so rich as honesty resembles the legacy that Atticus has left behind. Atticus Finch is portrayed as a humble‚
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Parenting of Atticus Finch Atticus Finch is a single father of two children‚ Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch isn’t the same as the rest of the fathers. Atticus was a good role model to his children. Atticus Finch treated his children with care‚ estimate‚ and equality. He taught his children to be wise and have morals‚ as well as teaching them right against wrong. Atticus would try his best to do the best thing in order for his children to learn. Atticus told Scout‚ “You have to put yourself
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Bergeron Wendy Wang Sep‚ 23/2013 Quotes: (w/pg#s) or paraphrased summaries w/pg#s quotes Response: question‚ comments-opinions‚ connection‚ prediction (2-5 sentences each) 1. ……said Hazel‚ “I’d have chimes on Sunday-just chimes. Kind of in honor of religion” I don’t know what does this line mean‚ but why would she only have chimes on Sunday? This quote is a T-W quote. This quote means that what Hazel will do when she was the handicap general in Harrison
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Language Arts BT1 2012 " I wanted you to see what real courage is‚ instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand." What is the type of courage that is being highlighted in the quote above? How is "real courage" shown in the novel? The type of courage highlighted in the quote above is moral courage. "Real courage" is shown through the image of Mrs Dubose‚ a morphine addict who wished to overcome her addiction before she died. Mrs Dubose was a repugnant‚ bedridden and
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Mockingbird’‚ Atticus Finch is portrayed as a truly unique individual. Atticus is a morally bound intelligent lawyer who believes in true justice for all. As a father‚ he puts a lot of emphasis on being an excellent role model for his children. The acts of heroism displayed by Atticus are firmly entwined with his beliefs about right and wrong. Even if it means discomfort for him‚ he prefers to follow his conscience and do the right thing. The most obvious heroic feature about Atticus is his sense
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