between Atticus & Bob Ewell 1. Intro: Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell appear to be polar opposites. But they also have similarities A. Similarities – Both men are white‚ single parents‚ exert a strong influence on their children‚ and are protective of their daughters B. Differences - Atticus is selfless and Bob is selfish; Atticus is courageous while Bob is cowardly; Atticus’ actions demonstrate his law-abiding nature while Bob Ewell’s actions portray his law-breaking tendencies; Atticus is honest
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protagonists‚ Jem and Scout Finch‚ journey through a world of deceit and biases‚ but their father‚ Atticus‚ helps put the children’s chaotic lives into perspective. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee supports an education through the family by making Scout and Jem’s school the center of their many problems. The institutionalized school systems of today prove her ideas‚ which also find support in the teachings of the Catholic Church. The younger of the two Finch children‚ Scout‚ starts school
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the way Scout antagonizes Aunt Alexandra is a bother to Atticus. This leads to threats of violence to actual violence. “My feathers rose again. ‘You tryin’ to tell me what to do?’ ‘Naw‚ it’s- he’s got a lot on his mind now‚ without us worrying him’ … ‘Jee crawling hova‚ Jem! Who do you think
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or anyone and sometimes even does good. This is linked with prejudice because the people who are mockingbirds in the novel are also the people who are victims of prejudice. She mainly shows the effect that prejudice has on Arthur Radley (Boo)‚ Atticus Finch‚ and Tom Robinson. Firstly‚ a main character that is badly affected by the prejudice of Maycomb is Boo Radley‚ who we are introduced to at the beginning of the novel. The whole town of Maycomb considers Boo Radley to be a monster because
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Atticus Finch‚ respected man‚ lawyer‚ and also the loving father of 2 children. Atticus is one of the most respected men and lawyers in Maycomb‚ he is widely known for defending Tom Robinson in the case of the rape of Mayella Ewell. He and his children often received ridicule for this‚ because he was a white man defending a black man convicted of an unexcusable crime. Even Atticus’s family resented him for taking the case‚ believing he was disgracing their name. Although he’s most popular for his
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themes in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The theme of parenting is shown through four father figures in the novel‚ Old Mr. Radley‚ Nathan Radley‚ Bob Ewell and Atticus Finch. Old Mr. Radley and Nathan Radley are unorthodox parents. Bob Ewell is a parent no one should aim to be. Unlike these father figures‚ Atticus is the ideal parent. In Harper Lee’s Novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the fathers have different teaching methods towards their children‚ which eventually affect their attitudes‚ values
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person‚ except the ‘moral superhero’‚ ATTICUS FINCH. _____________investigates. “You can 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.” Atticus Finch... Father‚ lawyer‚ and the saviour of a society. What a man! He conquers racism while mentoring his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ to be polite‚ wise‚ and well educated youth with the correct views of the world. We learn of Atticus’ wisdom towards his children‚ “You
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Ms Davis English 10 6 November 2015 My name is Jean-Louise Finch‚ daughter of Atticus‚ some people call me Scout. We are all here today to remember Atticus. He was the type of person who always said what he thought‚ no matter what the subject was over. When Jem and I got our first guns‚ he said “Shoot all the bluejays you want‚ if you can hit’em‚ but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” We are here to remember Atticus Finch‚ how kind and honest he was to everyone he talked too‚ his ideas
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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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I see the character of Atticus Finch as a courageous‚ smart‚ and a great father to Scout and Jem. Atticus had a lot of success as a parent despite the fact that he was a single parent trying to take care of his children on his own. As with any parent though there is always room for improvement. He would give his kids too much freedom. I admire his character and how he handled certain situations. Atticus showed his children that you have to fight for what you believe the example he made was fighting
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