cheating on a math test. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee shows us how the characters are fighting against racism by not following where the path may lead‚ but by carving their own path. Atticus Finch is being courageous in his fight against racism‚ by treating his kids with honor and respect when he tells his children the truth about racism. When
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Atticus is said to be ’the deadliest shot in Maycomb County’. This is because in an incident in Chapter 10‚ Atticus is called upon to rid Maycomb County of a sick‚ unhealthy mad dog‚ which could cause much harm to the community if it got a chance to attack the people. The dog‚ Tim Johnson‚ is infected with rabies‚ and the best person in Maycomb to rid the county of this hazard is Atticus Finch. The county sheriff therefore summons Atticus‚ an expert marksman does it. Backed by his childrens’ confidence
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OPTIONAL ESSAY: CHARACTER DESCRIPTION Atticus Finch‚ the father of Jean Louise and Jeremy Finch‚ doesn’t seem to have any talents. He is a lawyer‚ but no one seems to see that as very important. “Our father didn’t do anything. He worked in an office‚ not in a drugstore. Atticus did not drive a dump-truck for the county‚ he was not the sheriff‚ he did not farm‚ work in a garage‚ or do anything that could possibly arouse the admiration of anyone.” (Lee 118) It becomes very obvious that his children
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In classic works of literature‚ all characters have certain flaws‚ and Shakespeare’s tragedies’ characters in particular have faults that ultimately lead to their ruination. In Hamlet‚ Ophelia’s flaws eventually kill her. In the beginning of the play‚ it is clear through her thoughts and actions that that Ophelia is an obedient person. But upon closer inspection‚ the audience can see that she is not merely an obedient‚ but completely dependent and weak character. In fact‚ her needy nature
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Atticus’s Characterization in To Kill A Mockingbird In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Harper Lee places Atticus Finch very highly in terms of character. The rest of Maycomb‚ a 1930’s Alabama town‚ places him in a different light. They see him much lower on the same scale of character. Both of these opinions have a plethora of potential reasoning. Harper Lee’s maintaining positivity while Maycomb sees what they believe to be the negative side. Harper Lee may envision Atticus well due to his honesty to both
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To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee “Courage is not the absence of fear‚ but rather the judgment that something else is more important.” (Johnson‚ Samuel) Courage is something that lives in all of us; however‚ many don’t use the virtue. Many let the aspect of fear interfere with being brave and courageous. Often enough‚ people overlook the main objective of pursuing something because they are scared of the minor problems which may or may not occur based on the situation. When people are put
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Atticus FCA’s 1. Effective Introduction and Conclusion _________/ 10 Points 2. The character’s point of view of equality is supported with relevant direct quotes from TKAM and explained in writer’s own words (body paragraphs) _______/ 25 1. Topic sentences 2. Two direct quotes (examples) integrated with signal phrases 3. Two direct quotes are thoroughly explained/connected to thesis and topic sentences 4. MLA in-text citation for each direct quote from text
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Atticus Finch is a heroic character in To Kill A Mockingbird. A hero is a person who is known for certain achievements and qualities. Atticus is known for many qualities he displayed during the novel‚ as well as various achievements. This makes him a heroic character. Atticus Finch is a hero because he defended a black man in court‚ proved his abilities and intelligences‚ and cared for everybody equally. During a time when black people were thought to be lower than white people‚ Atticus defended
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In “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee Atticus’s ideas of justice are different from the status quo of Maycomb which causes conflicts for the Finch family. Atticus’s idea of justice is that everybody under the law should have equal rights and‚ should be treated equally. One of Atticus’s ideas of justice that go against Maycomb is that in the American court system all men are created equal. Atticus’s closing statement in chapter 20 page 274 states what he thinks of the court system. “Our courts
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Analysis Rough Draft Similar to Abraham Lincoln‚ Atticus Finch is a lawyer who is persistent in his beliefs even though others might be against him. The people in Maycomb respect Atticus Finch because of his integrity‚ courage‚ tolerance‚ consistent strength‚ self-possession‚ and his sense of justice. In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is a role model. Instead of ignoring his children’s curiosity like other parents‚ Atticus Finch is always willing to answer Scout and Jem’s
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