Atticus Finch Life Lessons
There are countless books that have pointed me in a different direction, or taught me life lessons. There are also many books that have helped me express my own thoughts to find my voice. One major book that has impacted me is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The main character, Atticus Finch illustrates moral courage, where it has taught me to do the right thing despite the risk of hostile consequences. To Kill a Mocking bird showed me potential of moral courage. I was assigned to read To Kill a Mockingbird. It took me two hours to finish it because it was so intriguing with suspense. It takes place in a racist white community of Maycomb, Alabama. Atticus Finch, a wealthy lawyer and a father of Jem and Scout Finch. Atticus agrees to
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I witnessed my “friend” bullying a freshman for the first time. I stood there not stopping my friend from verbally bullying him. After a while my “friend” started to push the freshman around aggressively. I thought to myself if I defend the freshman my friend would tell me something. But I had to do it because it was wrong what he was doing. I quickly pushed my friend away from the freshman and told him to stop and leave. But he didn’t listen and kept telling me to move. We both argued and then he got frustrated and walked away. I went with the freshman to the deans because he told me its not the first time he has done this. At that moment I knew our friendship wouldn’t ever be the same. I remained committed to the idea despite the consequence of losing my friend. I stood up for what I believed was right. I even prevented from a bully to do harm to others.
To Kill a Mocking Bird altered my perspective on how important is to have courage. I applied moral courage when I encountered a bully. It has shaped who I am today to be courageous despite the consequences. Harper Lee has guided me to perceive on different views on everything. For me, not to judge people until I’ve know what they have gone through. Also to take chances for what you believe in is right. This specific book has taught a moral lesson in life which I will never
I witnessed my “friend” bullying a freshman for the first time. I stood there not stopping my friend from verbally bullying him. After a while my “friend” started to push the freshman around aggressively. I thought to myself if I defend the freshman my friend would tell me something. But I had to do it because it was wrong what he was doing. I quickly pushed my friend away from the freshman and told him to stop and leave. But he didn’t listen and kept telling me to move. We both argued and then he got frustrated and walked away. I went with the freshman to the deans because he told me its not the first time he has done this. At that moment I knew our friendship wouldn’t ever be the same. I remained committed to the idea despite the consequence of losing my friend. I stood up for what I believed was right. I even prevented from a bully to do harm to others.
To Kill a Mocking Bird altered my perspective on how important is to have courage. I applied moral courage when I encountered a bully. It has shaped who I am today to be courageous despite the consequences. Harper Lee has guided me to perceive on different views on everything. For me, not to judge people until I’ve know what they have gone through. Also to take chances for what you believe in is right. This specific book has taught a moral lesson in life which I will never