in the Parable of the Good Samaritan‚ the Samaritan man goes against all societal values to help the Jew after he had been left for dead by muggers. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch serves as a shining beacon of morality in the face of the prejudice-ridden early 20th century Alabama. Atticus helps to develop healthy and moral attitudes in his children by encouraging them to avoid unnecessary conflict‚ to always strive to be the better person‚ but also to still be prepared to accept
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AttAtticus Finch is one of the most steadfastly honest and moral characters in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and his character remains‚ for the most part‚ unchanged throughout "To Kill a Mockingbird". Atticus Finch begins as an upstanding citizen who is respected and admired by his peers and even though he loses some ground during the trial‚ by the end of To Kill a Mockingbird he is still looked up to‚ both by his children and the community as whole—with all class levels included. As a
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Harper Lee’s "To Kill a Mockingbird" Atticus Finch was portrayed as the ideal man. This presentation of Atticus Finch is far too idealistic. Atticus never waivers from behaving perfectly‚ so perfectly that he exhibits no human foibles. The portrait painted of him is far too idealistic; he always acts courageously and morally‚ he is a model father and he has no prejudices despite that fact he lives in a time and an environment that is consumed by racism. Atticus Finch lived in a time in Southern Alabama
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Ms Davis English 10 6 November 2015 My name is Jean-Louise Finch‚ daughter of Atticus‚ some people call me Scout. We are all here today to remember Atticus. He was the type of person who always said what he thought‚ no matter what the subject was over. When Jem and I got our first guns‚ he said “Shoot all the bluejays you want‚ if you can hit’em‚ but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” We are here to remember Atticus Finch‚ how kind and honest he was to everyone he talked too‚ his ideas
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Father of Jem and Scout‚ Atticus Finch acts as Maycomb Alabama’s leading attorney . The essence of moral character‚ Atticus teaches his children and his community how to stand up for one’s beliefs in the face of prejudice and ignorance by defending a black man‚ Tom Robinson‚ who was wrongfully accused of raping a white woman. Atticus is the voice of reason in Maycomb. He is a man that goes beyond the word tolerance. Atticus looks at everyone and tries to see himself in his or her shoes. Quietly but
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According to Atticus Finch‚ heroism is “when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win‚ but sometimes you do.” Heroism occurs in many different shapes and sizes. There are several different components to being a hero. Heroes in fairy tales are usually strong‚ undeniably brave‚ and always come out victorious in the end. However‚ there are other types of heroes as well. Children who have survived cancer‚ or other fatal diseases
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Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a man who fights for what he believes in. He is very strong willed and always the one who will stand up for what is right‚ not what the most popular thing is to do. He also is often reffered to as the wisest man in his town. Atticus believes in equality among people. In his mind all people are equal and deserve equal treatment no matter what race they are. Atticus tells Jem and Scout‚ his two children‚ not to judge people until you walk in their shoes. Atticus is also a
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written by Harper Lee. The character I have chosen is Atticus Finch because he is kind and understanding. Atticus expresses everything that a father should be like. He is a man of great strength and courage. He is a teacher‚ a protector‚ and a friend. He takes on these responsibilities without hesitation‚ and cares for Scout and Jem. Some say it’s a poor effort at parenthood‚ but the reader sees that this is what makes him an exemplary father. Atticus’ relationship with Scout and Jem is built on equality
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of the time‚ majority rules. In the town of Maycomb‚ from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird‚ Atticus Finch does not fit into the majority. Throughout the novel he is mocked and constantly challenged due to his strong morals. In fact‚ Atticus Finch’s morals are the complete opposite of the majority of Maycomb because Harper uses his character to raise the awareness of those around him. Atticus Finch represents many of the qualities of a good person in today’s society. Unfortunately‚ he is unique
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Only Man Of His Kind The main characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird are Scout and Jem but their father Atticus finch is the character the reader should care about the most. Atticus is a great father in many ways‚ he is loyal‚ he teaches his children by example and he always does what is right. Because of his age‚ he has lived through many experiences that have taught him great life lessons that he teaches to his children to help them make the right decisions. The definition of loyalty
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