sentenced to death. Both Joan of Arc and Atticus believe that integrity is one of the most important
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Atticus‚ Really a Good Parent? As a parent‚ whose main job is setting up boundaries for their children’s actions‚ Atticus proves to be a mostly good parent‚ but in certain situations is too lenient in which his boundaries don’t hold up. Atticus comes across as a responsible father‚ who’s parenting tactics work well on his children when looking into Scout’s behavior. Scout being mostly a mischievous child is able to honor Atticus’ word and look up to him. During a conversation that Atticus has with
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Atticus as a Role-Model Atticus is one of the best citizens of Maycomb‚ mainly because he is such a big role-model towards everyone. While Atticus sets a great example for everybody in Maycomb‚ he appears to have the biggest influence on Scout‚ Jem‚ and the rest of the Maycomb community. First‚ Scout is a young impressionable girl without a mother and needs as much guidance as possible with everyday lessons in life. Second‚ Atticus teaches Jem important morals and values. Lastly‚ Atticus looks
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Atticus is brave to defend a black man in the face of criticism and threats of violence. He also is brave in the face of danger‚ both when he kills the rabid dog with a single shot and when facing the mob of men outside the jailhouse It takes courage for Atticus Finch to go against people’s beliefs in order to do what he believes was morally right. The racist views of the town are against Atticus defending Tom Robinson‚ a black man accused of raping a white woman‚ and Atticus is often discriminated
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time to worry yet‚” Atticus Finch famously quotes when he and his children‚ Jem and Jean Louise‚ informally known as Scout‚ confront trials and tribulations within their lives (Lee 139). Harper Lee‚ the infamous author of To Kill a Mockingbird‚ sets the scene of her novel in Maycomb County‚ Alabama‚ during the nineteen thirties‚ a time of racial prejudice and the Great Depression. Living as a single parent during this pressing time‚ Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer in the town of Maycomb‚ is aware that shielding
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Harper Lee‚ she created a character like this who lives in Maycomb County. This book was set during the Great Depression. Atticus in To Kill A Mockingbird‚ it’s the town lawyer of Maycomb. He is also the father of Scout and Jem Finch. The story is about a family who lives in Maycomb County that faces difficulties throughout the story. Atticus is a good teacher‚ stays solid‚ and is a respectful person when he is raising his children in Maycomb County which effects the story positively because his characteristics
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town of Maycomb‚ Alabama. Jem and Scout Finch are very adventurous young children. Therefore‚ Atticus Finch their widowed father‚ has a difficult job. Nevertheless‚ Mr. Finch does achieve significant help with the children from the Negro maid‚ Calpurnia. During the 1930’s many people are prejudice towards the Negros. The Finch family is not. They love their African American friend‚ Calpurnia and in no way would they ever turn their backs on her. Tom Robinson‚ a Negro citizen of Maycomb is the talk
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Kezia Jose January 7‚ 2013 English 9/4 Doyle Atticus: The Father In Harper Lee’s litereay work‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch models the perfect parent. Atticus lives in Maycomb County‚ Alabama alone with his two children‚ Jeremy (Jem) and Jean-Louise (Scout). Atticus is an only parent since his wife passed away‚ when Scout was little. Atticus Finch is a good father because he shares a truthful relationship with his kids that will always be treasured. He’s also a man of patience
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Characterization of Atticus Finch In the novel To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Lee introduces Atticus Finch as a as a loving and caring father‚ a supportive keeper of the law‚ a man of hidden talents‚ and a man of wisdom. Atticus has a mind of his own‚ and is unusual in both qualities and social status. As a man of honesty and wisdom‚ he is well respected throughout the city of Maycomb. Father to Jem and Scout‚ Atticus plays the heroic figure in the novel. He is a rather considerate
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Explore the ways the relationship between Atticus and Scot is presented in To Kill a Mockingbird. To begin‚ Scout is a lively five year old child. Unlike other people her age‚ she can read well‚ is very clever and is eager to learn. She is innocent and often doesn’t fully understand situations she is placed in. At the begging Scout is a tomboy (possibly write about symbolism in name) who enjoys playing outside with her brother Jem‚ however as the story continues her character develops and changes
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