characters‚ like Scout’s father‚ Atticus Finch. Atticus is revealed as an insightful‚ determined‚ and independent individual throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee through his and other character’s speech. Right off the bat‚ Atticus is a wise‚ understanding individual and a caring soul who is concerned for others’ rights. This is first seen when Scout is trying to convince her dad to let her stop going to school because Scout doesn’t like her teacher. Atticus tells Scout‚ "You never really
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Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous advocate and preacher during the Civil Rights Movement‚ who many Americans disliked. Unfortunately‚ on April 4‚ 1968‚ one American expressed his hate for Dr. King in an incredibly radical way by assassinating him in Memphis‚ Tennessee around 6 pm‚ at the Lorraine Motel. Martin Luther King Jr. had been standing on his balcony when he was shot in the face and chest. Immediately following‚ the people staying with him‚ Jesse Jackson‚ Ralph Abernathy‚ Andrew Young‚
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Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. By: Karim Murray Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia. The Kings named their son Michael Luther King Jr. after his father‚ Michael Luther King. Before long‚ his family called the baby M.L. M.L.’s father was a pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. He grew up hearing Bible stories at home and at church. M.L. enjoyed music and memorizing songs. He loved learning new words. M.L. exclaimed‚ “When I grow up‚ I’m
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Harper Lee reveals Atticus Finch as a respectable father who teaches his children to see both the beauty and injustice of the world through powerful life lessons that ultimately shape their identities. Quotes: “you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” Much of Atticus’s parenting style is looked down upon by the people of Maycomb. However‚ we get an inside look at the valuable conversations that are held behind closed doors. Atticus treats his children
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Whilst researching Atticus Finch I presumed I would find various articles revering him as a great man of principle‚ but quite contradictory‚ I mostly found articles criticising Atticus. I found this stance curious and it proved rather propitious for me‚ inspiring the idea of this essay. I shall endeavour to explore the faults of the two characters Sherlock Holmes and Atticus Finch and explain how this makes them interesting and complex characters. I will only refer to the Sherlock Holmes from the
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Mockingbird‚ the importance of defending and protecting the defenseless is very prominent throughout the entire story. To Kill a Mockingbird is about two children‚ Jean Louise Finch‚ who is referred to as Scout‚ and her older brother Jeremy Atticus Finch‚ who is referred to as Jem. They both live with their father‚ Atticus Finch‚ in the small‚ dull town of Maycomb. The novel showcases the events and timeline of Scout and Jem’s journey into maturity‚ as they learn about the importance of protecting the
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democratic government based on their economic organization. All authority will originate from the workers. This congress will plan and coordinate in all areas of the economy. Some people who plays a part in socialism are Karl Marx‚ Eugene Debs‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ Robert Owen and Frederich Engels. Karl Marx concept of socialism follows from his concept of man. Marx believed “ Socialism is not flight or abstraction form but the genuine actualization of man’s nature as something real.” Marx fought against
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The philosophies of Henry David Thoreau and Martin Luther King Jr had an impact on transcendentalism and the Civil Rights Movement. Henry David Thoreau was a leading philosopher and transcendentalist in New England. His most famous work in 1849‚ Civil Disobedience‚ took transcendentalism and implemented into society. Thoreau’s civil acts were fundamental due to the fact that he did not integrate violence or fear. Thoreau’s defiant actions‚ involving governmental issues‚ landed him in jail because
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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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In Martin Luther King Jr.’s‚ “Speech on the Vietnam War‚ 1967” he audaciously criticizes America’s contribution in the Vietnam War‚ in hopes of encouraging citizens to protest against the war through irony‚ rhetorical questions‚ and allusion. King’s effort for racial equality shows in his speech as he includes irony in lines 38-40 when talking about forcing black and white men to fight in the war. He states‚ “So we have been repeatedly faced with the cruel irony of watching Negro and white boys
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