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    to an idea they believe is bigger than them‚ yet this trait can only go so far. In the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by the author Harper Lee‚ Atticus is the father of the protagonist and is seen as a hero to many readers. Atticus Finch resides in 1930s Maycomb‚ Alabama while taking work as a lawyer as well as being a well respected‚ intelligent man. Atticus is seen as a great man by many up until he has taken the role of being the lawyer of an African-American male‚ Tom Robinson‚ accused of rape ;

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    remains a man named Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer who lives in the southern county of Maycomb. Unfortunately‚ his wife passed away due to a sudden heart attack two years after the birth of their daughter‚ Jean Louise. Consequently‚ Atticus raised their two children‚ Jeremy Atticus known as Jem‚ and Jean‚ known as Scout. Ten year old Jem‚ who loves to explore and Six year old Scout‚ who solves problems with her fists‚ but learns to act more mature than other people. Nevertheless‚ Atticus shows the characteristics

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    Mockingbird‚ the importance of Atticus Finch’s character is to influence the way the community and his children view racism. Atticus tries to change his children’s opinions and actions throughout the story by leading by example and discussing and explaining equal rights and prejudice with them. Likewise‚ he shows the black community that trust and goodness can be found in a white man‚ by defending Tom Robinson to his utmost ability at the trial. Finally‚ Atticus begins‚ through his many efforts

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    Atticus People are judgmental everywhere you go. In every society people view themselves either about or below others. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch experiences being the center of gossip in Maycomb‚ and also the center of threat to Bob Ewell. Atticus Finch is a respectable person in Maycomb‚ Alabama. He has such a wise and sensible view on life. He learns from his mistakes and tries to be fair and tolerant. Not only is he a good citizen but a good parent to his children

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    Justice delayed is justice denied is rightly the present scenario of India. Justice though is difficult to define‚bt can be said that it varies according to situations and persons. Since we live in a deomocratic country like india where people are governed by the laws of the country ‚ it is very important to deliver justice on time to the victims to prevent the miscarriage of justice. It is rightly called the shield of innocence and the guardian of civil right. This is so because‚ like Martin

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    this is Atticus‚ who stands up for African Americans inside and outside of court. Even though he’s called names and threatened‚ he supports Tom and promotes equality. In this novel‚ courage is defined as standing up for what you believe in. Lee tries to convey the point that readers can improve society using courage. Atticus has real courage because he stands up for equality when he defends Tom‚ faces danger to protect others‚ and doesn’t stop when the town’s residents insult him. Atticus is 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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    Issues of Social Justice and Gender Justice in Sudan NAME: HANADI MOHAMED ABDELHALIM 02/‎15/‎2012‎ Introduction: Discussing the term gender justice is a complicated matter. because its part of a wider term which is social justice‚ and without knowing this term first we can’t understand gender justice‚ Since social justice is interrelated with economic and political aspects. in the first part of my essay‚ I am exploring the definitions and the background of the term social justice. this step

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    In To kill A Mockingbird atticus presents the idea that learns about his character and that seeing that he cares so much about others.At this point in the novel atticus knows what going to happen. In to kill a mockingbird scout and jem are trying to see what’s going to happen at this point.Atticus has in his mind that he is a going to keep trying but knows it might no succeed. In To Kill a Mockingbird Harper lee presents the idea as Atticus having this big problem were he has to make a decision

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    Atticus Outline I. Introduction A. I believe Atticus is a good parent for Jem and Scout. B. Atticus is a lawyer for the town of Maycomb and has two children‚ Jem‚ a boy‚ and Scout‚ a girl. Scout acts like a tomboy. Everyone who lives in the town has lived there for a very long time and because the town is little‚ everyone is in each otherʼs business and knows everything about one another. Every summer a little boy named Dill comes down to play with Jem and Scout. They are all really curious

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