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    In “To Kill a Mockingbird” Atticus finch used many quotes to instill conscience on his children. For example: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." That means that you shouldn’t judge someone until you really know how they are feeling on the inside. He also uses: The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience." That means that your conscience doesn’t really tolerate.

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    1 The Intelligence of Atticus Finch In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch tells his daughter Scout‚ “‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view­ until you climb into his skin and walk around in it’” (Lee 39).  Atticus is the most complex and multifaceted character in the novel. While he is an established‚ connected‚ and respected member of the town‚ at the same time he is a unique oddity as far as the residents of Maycomb go.  His personality and role in society are clearly

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    Atticus Finch Miss Caroline Fisher tells Scout Finch that her father does not know how to teach. Mrs. Fisher was wrong in every sense of the word. Atticus Finch was not only a teacher but an example of what he taught. I think Miss Maudie said it best when Describing Atticus‚ “He’s the same in his house as he is on the public streets.” (87) He was an honorable and upstanding gentleman‚ someone whom everyone looked up to. He teaches his children the biblical principal that all men are created

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    1/21/13 Atticus Finch Throughout life‚ many amazing individuals enter and leave‚ each having impact and influence on each person they have been around. These people can teach others so much about events or problems that occur in everyday life by both their words and actions. Atticus Finch is one man who any person no matter their age‚ race‚ or background‚ can learn from. If the definition of a “good man” were looked up online‚ the computer would probably suggest to visit a site about Atticus Finch

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    Abby Rice 11/7/14 Atticus Finch: An Honest Man & Lawyer In the 1930’s in southern Alabama‚ rape and attempted rape was considered a capital offense. This was just one of the measures taken to ensure the safety of Southern women‚ who in the eyes of men‚ were fragile and innocent. As a result of the Ladies Law‚ men could even be sentenced to jail time for using profane language around a lady. This conservative culture‚ combined with prejudices leftover from the civil

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    lives of the Finch family and other citizens in the fictional town of Maycomb in the early 1930’s. The main character is Scout (Jean Louise Finch)‚ who is the daughter of Atticus Finch and the sister of Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch). At a young age‚ Scout and Jem lost their mother. This left Atticus to raise the two children with the help from his cook‚ Calpurnia. However‚ there are many other unique characters in this novel. Yet‚ it is evident that none of them measure up to Atticus. Since the novel

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    supposed to be compassionate and willing to fight for justice. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a well respected man in the town he lives in called Maycomb County. He is a lawyer who is trying to defend a black man‚ who is accused of raping a white woman. This is such an important case because it is a white man against a black man in court where race is not supposed to matter. Atticus tries his hardest to make the jury believe Tom Robinson is not guilty and has done nothing wrong

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    the community in Maycomb County through the eyes of a young girl named Jean Louise Finch. The main character‚ Atticus Finch plays an important role throughout the novel. His wisdom‚ words and actions help guide the town through the harsh times of prejudice and injustice. He demonstrates powerful leadership through his three different roles as a father‚ a lawyer and a noble citizen of the town. As a father‚ Atticus is a great leader in his own household. Not only does he teach his children verbally

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    Atticus Finch : Role Model to All Alec Graham Period: 4 Everyone needs a role model in life‚ someone to teach them morals and lessons. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch just happens to be the perfect role model for not only his own children but the entire Maycomb County. He sets examples not only as lawyer‚ but as a father and teaches his children the necessary morals to function as model citizens in society. Atticus was proven as a fantastic lawyer throughout the book‚

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    Atticus the Great All the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee have their own interesting characteristics‚ but Atticus is the most intriguing. Atticus is a generous‚ judgmental‚ and wise man. He is the foundation for Jem and Scout. Lee has a bright way of showing that Atticus is a generous man. He is respected by his kids and by mostly everyone in Maycomb County. “When Jem an‘ I fuss Atticus doesn’t ever just listen to Jem’s side of it‚ he hears mine too” (88). These kids learn a lot

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