In “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee‚ Jem Finch discovers that it’s essential to do what’s right even if it’s not a favored decision. Examples of this are shown throughout the book as Jem becomes exposed to more knowledge‚ and Atticus‚ his father‚ is a prime example of what’s just. It’s important to learn the lesson of doing what’s right because without it‚ you’ll lose self-esteem and respect. Not doing what’s right can lead to severe punishments both physically and mentally. Doing something
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through no matter what"’(112).Words of Atticus‚ from Harper Lee’s‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. A story narrated by Scout‚ Atticus’ daughter‚ about the events that occurred in a small southern town during the great depression. The racism abounded in this town‚ like in every other at the time‚ but something unexpected happened when a girl accused a black man of raping her. Nobody imagined that with the help of the enormous courage of Tom Robinson (the accused) and Atticus Finch (his lawyer)‚the whole town would
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Mockingbird Scout‚ Jem‚ and Atticus all show courage. Atticus‚ a lawyer in Alabama in the 1930s‚ demonstrated an extensive amount of courage. One way he showed courage was by defending Tom Robinson in court. He knew that the jury would find Tom guilty because of racism but‚ chose to defend him anyway. Atticus also demonstrated bravery when he protected Tom Robinson from Mr. Cunningham and his gang. By his actions he saved Tom from being killed. Lastly‚ Atticus tried to take the blame for
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the main characters of this book‚ Atticus‚ shows his true courageous form at many points throughout the story. One of the strongest passages that shows the courage and character of this man is‚
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the character Atticus is criticized openly through the whole book. Although Atticus is criticized he is a very respected man throughout the town of maycomb. Why is this true? What makes him an admirable character? I’ll tell you why Atticus is so looked up to and why he is such a respected man‚ in the following text. Even though he is criticized‚ Atticus has managed to stay a respected man in the town of maycomb. How? Or better yet why? I’ll tell you why‚ The reason why Atticus is such a respected
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Mockingbird‚ Atticus is the father of two children‚ Jem‚ and Scout. In the novel Atticus is a lawyer who is representing a colored man. The idea of a white man representing a colored man causes a lot of controversy between him and his children throughout the town. Through all the rumors‚ and arguments Atticus continues to keep a good mindset and continues to be a good example to Jem and Scout. Atticus appears to try to be a role model to his children. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus is a distant
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of helping us lead the best possible lives. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is a lawyer and the single father of scout and Jem Finch. They believe he is a decent father‚ but he is much older than everyone else’s parents. Atticus tries his best to teach them all about the world but he only has his view to teach from. They lack a mother figure until Aunt Alexandra comes to live with them. Atticus tries his best to keep them out of his own problems when
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Does Harper Lee Bring Out Different Aspects of Atticus? Within her book To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee is able to bring out a number of aspects of Atticus Finch’s character‚ such as being empathetic‚ brave‚ and well-respected. Atticus Finch is not only a father‚ but a role model to his children Scout and Jem. They look to him for advice. This becomes evident when Scout turns to her father‚ refusing to attend school‚ exemplifying Burris Ewell. Atticus then tells her that she must abide by the law
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In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ the author Harper Lee showed the hardships of growing up in the 30’s. The characters Jem and Scout are thrown in the middle of difficult times when their father‚ Atticus‚ chooses to represent a black man. From this choice of their father‚ Jem and Scout come to understand that the world isn’t fair and they learn how to deal with it. Through the interactions of the childhood world and the adult world‚ Jem and Scout’s personalities and learning change. Jem starts
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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 the reader‚ the townsfolk‚ the judge‚ the jury‚ Jem‚ Atticus and especially Scout have to keep in mind throughout
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