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    How is Atticus Finch’s Character Introduced and Developed in Part 1? Atticus is introduced the reader when Scout wants to settle an argument between her and her brother. This immediately tells the reader that he is a person who the children can trust and know is wise and knowledgeable. The simple act of calling him "Atticus" and not "father" brings Scout and Jem to the same level as Atticus‚ showing their relationship with their father is very strong. At the beginning Atticus is presented to be

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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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    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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    In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is one of those `ideal fathers.’ Atticus is a single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. Do you ever wish that the ’cool dads from TV’ could be your own? In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is one of those ’ideal fathers.’ Atticus is a single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. They also have Calpurnia‚ the black cook‚ who is the most mom-like

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    In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is a man of action. He will never sit idly by while danger is afoot. He steps in‚ takes charge‚ and does the job right. Atticus is a man the town can call upon when crisis has arisen. One concrete example of this ability would be the Mad Dog incident. Tim Johnson ran rabid in the streets of Maycomb‚ and the man called for the job was none other than Atticus Finch. Atticus solved this problem with one well placed gunshot‚ but this would be only

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    To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ the character Atticus Finch is the caring and humble father to two children named Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Jem Finch. These two kids are very independent because of the way Atticus has taken care of them. Atticus believes that you never know someone’s story from their perspective. He also thinks you should stand up for what you think is right and that everyone matters. All of these are shown when Atticus gives his kids life lessons and teaches them things

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    Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch exemplifies leadership. Finch is a soft spoken attorney in the post depression South who agrees to represent a black man charged with raping a young white woman. In a prejudiced region‚ during an oppressive era‚ Finch boldly chooses the path less taken. Though he may have upset a good many in challenging the values of the time period‚ throughout the novel‚ Finch displays leadership by bravely acting on his principles‚ as well as in the way he raises his children. Atticus Finch

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