Examples Of Unshakable Morals In 'To Kill A Mockingbird'
Trinh Tran
Mrs. Vulic
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November 13, 2015
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Man of Unshakable Morals
“Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means you’re standing alone.” – Andy Biersack. This standard is shown by Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird. Atticus is a man of unshakable morals. This is demonstrated through his role as a father and a lawyer.
Atticus’ role as a father shows that he is a man of unshakable morals. Firstly, he fights the urge to retaliate against Bob Ewell so he can be a good role model to his son, Jem Finch. He mentions, “‘I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does. So if spitting in my face and threatening …show more content…
Generally, he risks his life staying outside the jail to protect Tom Robinson even though he does not have to. In the story, Scout states, “We were taking a short cut across the square when four dusty cars came in... Nobody got out. We saw Atticus look up from his newspaper. He closed it, folded it deliberately, dropped it in his lap, and pushed his hat to the back of his head. He seemed to be expecting them.” (Lee 151). Even when Atticus knows there will be an angry mob coming, the principles of wrong and right keep him there to protect Tom Robinson. He is aware that he does not have to stay but he takes his job as a lawyer one step further and ensures the safety of his client because it is the morally right thing to do. Furthermore, Atticus accepts the appointment to Tom Robinson’s case even though he is resented by the people of Maycomb. Atticus explains, “‘There’s been some high talk around town to the effect that I shouldn’t do much about defending this man... If I didn’t, I couldn’t hold up my head in town, I couldn’t represent this country in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again.’” (Lee 75). Atticus is a man of integrity. He knows Tom Robinson is innocent but a black person in the south will not get a fair shake against a white person. He accepts Tom’s case because he knows it is the right thing to do. Atticus made a moral decision even though that decision was unpopular. Finally, Atticus lives with moral integrity every day. He is described as the same in the house as he is on the streets. “‘This case, Tom Robinson’s case is something that goes to the essence of a man’s conscience – Scout, I couldn’t go to church and worship God if I didn’t try to help that man.’” (Lee 139). Atticus has one set of morals, he has the same for business as he has for family. He is incapable of doing anything that would mention the
Mrs. Vulic
ENG 1D0
November 13, 2015
845 words
Man of Unshakable Morals
“Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means you’re standing alone.” – Andy Biersack. This standard is shown by Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird. Atticus is a man of unshakable morals. This is demonstrated through his role as a father and a lawyer.
Atticus’ role as a father shows that he is a man of unshakable morals. Firstly, he fights the urge to retaliate against Bob Ewell so he can be a good role model to his son, Jem Finch. He mentions, “‘I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with. The man had to have some kind of comeback, his kind always does. So if spitting in my face and threatening …show more content…
Generally, he risks his life staying outside the jail to protect Tom Robinson even though he does not have to. In the story, Scout states, “We were taking a short cut across the square when four dusty cars came in... Nobody got out. We saw Atticus look up from his newspaper. He closed it, folded it deliberately, dropped it in his lap, and pushed his hat to the back of his head. He seemed to be expecting them.” (Lee 151). Even when Atticus knows there will be an angry mob coming, the principles of wrong and right keep him there to protect Tom Robinson. He is aware that he does not have to stay but he takes his job as a lawyer one step further and ensures the safety of his client because it is the morally right thing to do. Furthermore, Atticus accepts the appointment to Tom Robinson’s case even though he is resented by the people of Maycomb. Atticus explains, “‘There’s been some high talk around town to the effect that I shouldn’t do much about defending this man... If I didn’t, I couldn’t hold up my head in town, I couldn’t represent this country in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again.’” (Lee 75). Atticus is a man of integrity. He knows Tom Robinson is innocent but a black person in the south will not get a fair shake against a white person. He accepts Tom’s case because he knows it is the right thing to do. Atticus made a moral decision even though that decision was unpopular. Finally, Atticus lives with moral integrity every day. He is described as the same in the house as he is on the streets. “‘This case, Tom Robinson’s case is something that goes to the essence of a man’s conscience – Scout, I couldn’t go to church and worship God if I didn’t try to help that man.’” (Lee 139). Atticus has one set of morals, he has the same for business as he has for family. He is incapable of doing anything that would mention the