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    family in the town of Maycomb. Atticus Finch‚ the father of Scout and Jem Finch‚ is a lawyer. He is given the case of Tom Robinson‚ a black man accused of raping a white women. Although Atticus knows he will not win this case‚ he does not give up on trying. The Finch Family is essential to Harper Lee’s novel because she uses the characters Atticus‚ Scout‚ and Aunt Alexandra to symbolize traits such as morality‚ innocence‚ and the expectations of a southern women. Atticus Finch

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    until you climb into his skin and walk around in it‚’” (39) said by Atticus Finch. Atticus‚ who appears in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird is widely considered one of the most outstanding characters in American literature. This is because he is fearless‚ self-sufficient‚ and a wise character. You can see all of these characteristics show through in his job‚ his fatherly figure‚ and his individual self. Harper Lee portrays Atticus as a scrupulous and superb lawyer‚ who goes through a troublesome trial

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    trial stand when Atticus passes because they respect him and are grateful that he defended Tom Robinson. To begin‚ the black people of Maycomb respect Atticus. One example that supports this is that Atticus himself respects black people. Throughout the book‚ Atticus has openly supported equality between races. A specific example is during Atticus’s finishing statement‚ when he proclaims that all men‚ whether white and black‚ are equal in the eyes of the court. This shows that Atticus believes black

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    mature to understand the world they live in. Atticus Finch is a single father with two young children. Since he is an only parent‚ he has to be an inspiring role model‚ which he is. He also has the ability to understand and emphasize for others. An example of

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    there were some who showed courage for black people. In the book to Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer‚ shows courage by choosing to defend Tom Robinson‚ a black person‚ through Atticus’ moral values of equality. Atticus Finch displays courage by choosing to defend Tom Robinson in court. First‚ Atticus takes a case that no other lawyer would want to take because of racism. Atticus takes the case because he

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    In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a lawyer defending a African American man who was falsely accused of rape. The story is set in the South during the Great Depression. Atticus Finch has been very well known for three main traits being bold‚ being fearful‚ being able to think outside the box. These traits caused others to be effected by him and his actions. Atticus is considered a good role model by the way he carries himself ‚by the way he treats his kids and by the

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    by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch shows courage by standing up for his beliefs and by respecting values that he does not share. “To Kill a Mockingbird” takes place in 1930’s Alabama‚ where racism and segregation were accepted as social norms. Lawyer Atticus Finch defended “Negro” Tom Robinson in court‚ whom Mr. Ewell accused of raping his daughter. People considered defending a black man in court against a white man as a disgrace to the lawyer‚ his family and community. While Atticus talked to his brother

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    Atticus Finch By: Bryant Wilson Atticus Finch had great determination to help Tom Robinson. He did his job as well as he knew how‚ and didn’t care about the color of his skin. Unfortunately that wasn’t enough because of the times and racism in Maycomb. Atticus tried to give Tom his freedom back because he knew who was guilty

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    Computer assignment Name :- Zain ul abidin M.C.Qs 1) What’s your age? 2) What’s your highest qualification? 3) Favorite color MINIATURE DEVICES What are miniature storage devices? ANSWER Definition: A miniature mobile storage device is a device that allows users to transport digital images‚ documents or music files to and from computers and other devices.  Examples: Examples of miniature storage devices

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    toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice‚ suffering‚ and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” (Martin Luther King‚Jr.) This famous quote from Martin Luther King‚ JR. talks about the step towards justice that every human should receive‚ no matter what the color of their skin is. But‚ you can ask yourself: what is justice? There are many different definitions for justice and it has become used so loosely in today’s world. Justice is often used interchangeably

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