courteous detachment.” (pg 4). The book “To Kill A Mockingbird” takes place in Alabama in a small town called Maycomb. The story is in a girl named (Scout)Jean Lewis’s point of view. Atticus is a good parent because he is protective‚ not racist‚ and does what is best for his children. One example of why Atticus is a good parent is that he is protective because he would shoot a dog that was acting mad to protect them‚ even though he doesn’t like to shoot a gun thinking that he has an unfair advantage
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929‚ the Great Depression and even the Civil War‚ nobody is in the clear of tough economic times‚ crime‚ and for most‚ poverty. However‚ caucasians with a more reliable profession that contained no manual labor such as Atticus Finch‚ a wise‚ noble‚ reliable and very much respected father and lawyer who represents the Tom Robinson case‚ Judge Taylor‚ the judge of the Tom Robinson case‚ along with Miss Maudie and Miss Stephanie‚ who had no stated profession‚ had this stronger
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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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connection to real life situations can enhance people’s perceptions. A character as complex as Atticus Finch from “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee deserves just that. If Atticus Finch were an educational institute‚ he would be Harvard University because they‚ are critical thinkers in law‚ obtain many years of wisdom and are respected by the people around them. One similarity between Atticus Finch and Harvard University is that they are both critical thinkers in the category of law. Harvard
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character‚ Atticus Finch‚ in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.? Purpose - 1. Highlight the language in the quotations about Atticus Finch that identify his purpose in ‘ To Kill a Mockingbird’ 2. Create your own summary of the purpose of Atticus Finch using the language (words and phrases) you have identified as well as your knowledge of Atticus. 3. In 2 to 3 sentences‚ synthesise the evidence you have collected from the sources and your own views on Atticus Finch to answer
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Is Atticus a good father or not? In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is trying to be a good father as much as he can to Scout and Jem. He never brags about his abilities. Atticus Finch only wants to be a good father as well as a lawyer. He is loving and caring‚ tells his kids what is the difference between good and wrong‚ and teaches them about peoples rights. Atticus as a parent is teaching Scout and Jem of fundamental values. He tries hardest to pass on to his children his
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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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skin color and to self worth; someone who stands up for blacks. That person is Atticus Finch; father to the main characters Scout and Jem‚ and lawyer in Maycomb County. Lawyer in the Tom Robinson rape case‚ Atticus‚ a white‚ defended a black‚ never before seen in this society. However‚ even with losing the case‚ Atticus by himself sparks a new idea in the minds of the civilians of Maycomb; equal rights. In addition‚ Atticus also throughout the book has a family to take care of. He displays himself to
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by Harper Lee‚ many different characters were introduced. Overall‚ my favorite character was Atticus Finch. He had the greatest impact on others and he was written into the story well. Atticus made people think about prejudice and start to question the idea entirely. He also taught Scout many important life skills. Atticus Finch is a lawyer and Scout and Jem’s father. “... when my father‚ Atticus Finch‚ went to Montgomery to read law” (Lee 5). When the book said “To read law‚” that means he is going
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Rough Draft Similar to Abraham Lincoln‚ Atticus Finch is a lawyer who is persistent in his beliefs even though others might be against him. The people in Maycomb respect Atticus Finch because of his integrity‚ courage‚ tolerance‚ consistent strength‚ self-possession‚ and his sense of justice. In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is a role model. Instead of ignoring his children’s curiosity like other parents‚ Atticus Finch is always willing to answer Scout and Jem’s questions
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