prejudices going on around her. This instilled in her the admirable qualities of courageousness and maturity. Her father‚ Atticus Finch‚ was fighting for the freedom of the opposing side‚ the one everybody despised. This caused her to be put in many dangerous and hate filled situations in public which included school and the majority of Maycomb County’s white community. One night‚ Atticus had to flee to the jailhouse where Tom Robinson was held. He was surrounded by very shady people outside of the
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Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is the definition of a non-discriminatory and rebellious person‚ who single-handedly allows for Harper Lee’s purpose to be revealed. Atticus Finch violates the law of his community by believing that everyone is equal in life. This societal law is also defied by Atticus in treating an African American as a white person. Atticus also differs from the rest of his society by not conforming to accepted beliefs‚ even if his life and reputation would disappear. Atticus Finch defiance
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spite of fear. This is the same for both Malala Yousafzai and Atticus Finch. Malala’s life was threatened by the Taliban‚ an extremist group ruling her hometown‚ Swat Valley. They attempt to suppress her by not allowing her to get an education‚ but Malala knows what they are doing is wrong. Her passion is education‚ and they can not take that away from her. Even after she was shot by the Taliban‚ she continues to stay strong. Atticus Finch also has adversities he must face in his life. He is faced with
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wrote of consists of are Calpurnia‚ Atticus Finch‚ and Boo Radley. These characters are all very different but all link together in some way. Calpurnia is the Finch’s housekeeper who is trusted by Atticus and his family. Atticus says I couldn’t have got along without her all these years. She’s a faithful member of this family‚ and another thing‚ the children love her. She acts as a mother figure for Jem and Scout and disciplines them like her own children. Atticus says she imposes stricter discipline
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support from their community‚ fought to show how we must treat everyone with respect‚ no matter their race. Atticus Finch and Bobby DeLaughter knew that our society was not going to improve itself if no one was willing to take a step. Despite fifty-years between Atticus Finch’s case and Bobby DeLaughter’s‚ racism was present in both communities‚ and threats still transpired. Both Atticus Finch and Bobby DeLaughter faced a community who seemed stuck; they were fixated on the idea that African Americans
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person’s life by law. The character Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer‚ puts his beliefs before anyone else’s opinion. It was Atticus that stood up for the abused African-American and treated everyone the same disregarding appearance. He was the hope for that person in the worst situation. Atticus demonstrates the theme that one should not judge by appearance but by heart. First‚ Atticus displays the theme when he teaches his kids to be the non-racist character. Atticus stated‚ “[...] don’t say nigger Scout[…]”
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Atticus Finch‚ American Hero Whether in the form of a living person or a fictional character from a book or movie‚ heroes are prevalent in everyone’s life. The typical view of a hero is someone who fights crime or saves people from mortal peril‚ but the true definition of a hero is a person of distinguished courage admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is the true definition of hero. Although he wasn’t seen as a hero
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understanding describes Atticus‚ he efforts to understand the best in people. Atticus represents an intelligent figure for readers; He endures the characteristic of patience‚ moreover he does not appear angry often. In addition‚ Mr. Finch introduces himself as a modest individual‚ he attempts his best not to show off in any way. However‚ Atticus reveals lenience towards the children‚ he does not enjoy punishing them. Mr. Finch usually seems easy-going‚ when readers notice Atticus out of character‚ they
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Civil Right and Atticus Finch Relation In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ some civil rights defenders were Rosa Park‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ and a few presidents like John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B Johnson; blacks were also involved along with whites who supported them; those who fought with the blacks were known to be similar to Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird and were often discriminated even though they were white. Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. were a few of many who fought for civil rights
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Atticus is said to be ’the deadliest shot in Maycomb County’. This is because in an incident in Chapter 10‚ Atticus is called upon to rid Maycomb County of a sick‚ unhealthy mad dog‚ which could cause much harm to the community if it got a chance to attack the people. The dog‚ Tim Johnson‚ is infected with rabies‚ and the best person in Maycomb to rid the county of this hazard is Atticus Finch. The county sheriff therefore summons Atticus‚ an expert marksman does it. Backed by his childrens’ confidence
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