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    Mockingbird Scout‚ Jem‚ and Atticus all show courage. Atticus‚ a lawyer in Alabama in the 1930s‚ demonstrated an extensive amount of courage. One way he showed courage was by defending Tom Robinson in court. He knew that the jury would find Tom guilty because of racism but‚ chose to defend him anyway. Atticus also demonstrated bravery when he protected Tom Robinson from Mr. Cunningham and his gang. By his actions he saved Tom from being killed. Lastly‚ Atticus tried to take the blame for

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    the character Atticus is criticized openly through the whole book. Although Atticus is criticized he is a very respected man throughout the town of maycomb. Why is this true? What makes him an admirable character? I’ll tell you why Atticus is so looked up to and why he is such a respected man‚ in the following text. Even though he is criticized‚ Atticus has managed to stay a respected man in the town of maycomb. How? Or better yet why? I’ll tell you why‚ The reason why Atticus is such a respected

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    Mockingbird‚ Atticus is the father of two children‚ Jem‚ and Scout. In the novel Atticus is a lawyer who is representing a colored man. The idea of a white man representing a colored man causes a lot of controversy between him and his children throughout the town. Through all the rumors‚ and arguments Atticus continues to keep a good mindset and continues to be a good example to Jem and Scout. Atticus appears to try to be a role model to his children. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus is a distant

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    of helping us lead the best possible lives. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is a lawyer and the single father of scout and Jem Finch. They believe he is a decent father‚ but he is much older than everyone else’s parents. Atticus tries his best to teach them all about the world but he only has his view to teach from. They lack a mother figure until Aunt Alexandra comes to live with them. Atticus tries his best to keep them out of his own problems when

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    Does Harper Lee Bring Out Different Aspects of Atticus? Within her book To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee is able to bring out a number of aspects of Atticus Finch’s character‚ such as being empathetic‚ brave‚ and well-respected. Atticus Finch is not only a father‚ but a role model to his children Scout and Jem. They look to him for advice. This becomes evident when Scout turns to her father‚ refusing to attend school‚ exemplifying Burris Ewell. Atticus then tells her that she must abide by the law

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    In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ the author Harper Lee showed the hardships of growing up in the 30’s. The characters Jem and Scout are thrown in the middle of difficult times when their father‚ Atticus‚ chooses to represent a black man. From this choice of their father‚ Jem and Scout come to understand that the world isn’t fair and they learn how to deal with it. Through the interactions of the childhood world and the adult world‚ Jem and Scout’s personalities and learning change. Jem starts

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    and most importantly he makes her feel needed. Atticus has been described as one of the most moral people in all of literature‚ I liken him to Scout’s jiminy cricket. He tries to Scout a code of living‚ not all that different than what would be socially acceptable today. "You never really understand a person until you things from his point of view"‚ this‚ spoken so truthfully by Atticus‚ is what the reader‚ the townsfolk‚ the judge‚ the jury‚ Jem‚ Atticus and especially Scout have to keep in mind throughout

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    They are Atticus‚ Jem and Boo Radley. Courage is shown and used by these three characters. Atticus shows courage by defending Tom Robinson‚ not arguing or fighting Bob Ewell and shooting the dog that had rabies. Defending Tom was a moment when he showed courage‚ even though the most of the town was against Tom. Atticus also showed courage by not messing with or fighting Bob Ewell. It is good that Atticus also didn’t fight him so it wouldn’t start any more problems. Atticus is one of

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    Running from it The book To Kill a Mockingbird shows many great examples of true courage and cowardice. The courageous put others before themselves and listen to their conscience. The cowardly react selfishly and hurt themselves as well as others. Atticus is courageous; he puts Tom Robinson’s right to justice first instead of worrying about what others will say about him. Boo Radley is also courageous; he puts the children’s safety before his own safety and privacy. Bob Ewell is a coward; he puts himself

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    prominent characters. They each have their own personalities‚ strengths‚ and weaknesses. Atticus acts as a father to many of the children in the book and gives them his wisdom and advice. A great amount of people adore Atticus and he has the ability to teach the children in the book‚ but also has great lessons for the readers. Atticus acted as a protector‚ father‚ and did many brave things. Soon after meeting Atticus in the novel‚ you find out he is very protective of Scout and Jem. It is obvious he

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