it would be impossible. The ability to do the right thing takes courage and Harper Lee illustrates this idea in her novel. In To Kill A Mockingbird we see that courage is important because without courage it is impossible to do the right thing. Atticus Finch has integrity because of his tremendous courage. People who are not courageous often follow the ideas of others‚ but those who are courageous also have integrity because they are able to stand up for what is right even when the odds are against
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1) Kind and understanding‚ strict but fair‚ Atticus Finch embodies everything that a father should be‚ evidence of this is in Scouts description of her and her brother views of their father‚“Jem and I found our father satisfactory: he played with us‚ read to us and treated us with courteous detachment.” showing he does what a father is obliged to do but treats them as he would treat anyone else and that they are on the same level as him. A man of great strength and courage‚ he is Scout and Jem’s
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everyone gone think me trash after that gosh darn Atticus embarrassed me like that‚ how dare he. That man need be taught a lesson‚ who the hell does he think he is treating me like that I ain’t no Negro I am white and equal to him in every way‚ I may be the poorest man in Macomb but I am not nearly as bad as those coloured folk. I expected to be a hero after saving all those women from that rapist‚ But instead I lost all of my dignity to Atticus Finch. I still don’t understand what a rich white man
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person’s risk and sacrifice can have on the ideologies that are adhered to by a society. Both stories contain characters that show courage and morality by acting on their disapproval of the prejudice that is rife in their respective communities. Atticus Finch‚ of the text‚ is remarkably judicious and wise throughout the novel‚ and it is these mannerisms that gain him the respect of his society. Ironically‚ it is this righteousness that also leads him to jeopardise his standing and reputation
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cars pull up slowly in front of the jail house. I know what they came here for. “He in their‚ Mr. Finch?” one of the men said. I knew I was still a respected man so I told them to keep it down because he is asleep and we don’t want to wake him. They kept trying to get me to leave but i wouldn’t budge‚ I need to keep my client safe. All of a sudden I heard a shriek and a voice call out‚ “hey‚ Atticus!”. Scout‚ Jem‚ and Dill came out of the darkness and stepped into the light. Fear and panic passed
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exemplified traditional racial views that southerners held during the 1930’s. Most of the community‚ and most of Southern America‚ shared these same racial views‚ but Atticus Finch’s beliefs differ from those around him. Throughout the book‚ Atticus stands up for people of all races despite what those around him think. The courage shown by Atticus has greatly impacted all aspects of my life‚ including my faith‚ and demonstrates the determination that I wish to possess. In the 1930’s defending a black man
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The Truth behind Atticus Finch The wise Daisaku Ikeda once said‚ “It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections”. Focusing on other’s strengths allows one to improve themselves‚ and respect everyone. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch has only complete respect‚ for all whom he meets. He does not see the flaws of others‚ instead‚ he looks up to them for their strengths. Atticus has respect for everyone and treats
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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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in the Parable of the Good Samaritan‚ the Samaritan man goes against all societal values to help the Jew after he had been left for dead by muggers. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch serves as a shining beacon of morality in the face of the prejudice-ridden early 20th century Alabama. Atticus helps to develop healthy and moral attitudes in his children by encouraging them to avoid unnecessary conflict‚ to always strive to be the better person‚ but also to still be prepared to accept
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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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