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    Atticus Finch is one of the major characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird written in 1960. Atticus is a lawyer in Maycomb‚ the representative of Alabama in the State Legislator and the father of Scout and Jeremy Finch. The major themes and ideas Lee emphasizes in the novel are social inequality and intolerance‚ education‚ legal justice and bravery are represented in one way or another through this character. Atticus Finch is a man of principles who is consistent in his views and deeds throughout

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    Is Atticus Finch static or dynamic? When reading To kill a mockingbird I realized that Atticus is a static character because he already knows what to do or what is going to happen next during difficult situations. In addition to that‚ he acts the same even when it is in different kinds of situations. Miss Maudie clarifies by saying‚ “ Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets. “ chapter 5 p. 52 This quote is explaining how Atticus does not change through his perspectives

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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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    Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer and devoted father‚ is an intelligent man whose wisdom‚ consistency‚ and ability to see past the ill in people prove him to be a respectable and exemplary father. He teaches his children and the people of Maycomb how to stand up for one’s belief in the face of prejudice and ignorance even when faced with the possibility of being looked down upon and scorned. His personality and character is retained throughout the entire book‚ making him an ideal moral guide and voice of conscience

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    Harper Lee’s "To Kill a Mockingbird" Atticus Finch was portrayed as the ideal man. This presentation of Atticus Finch is far too idealistic. Atticus never waivers from behaving perfectly‚ so perfectly that he exhibits no human foibles. The portrait painted of him is far too idealistic; he always acts courageously and morally‚ he is a model father and he has no prejudices despite that fact he lives in a time and an environment that is consumed by racism. Atticus Finch lived in a time in Southern Alabama

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    Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a man who fights for what he believes in. He is very strong willed and always the one who will stand up for what is right‚ not what the most popular thing is to do. He also is often reffered to as the wisest man in his town. Atticus believes in equality among people. In his mind all people are equal and deserve equal treatment no matter what race they are. Atticus tells Jem and Scout‚ his two children‚ not to judge people until you walk in their shoes. Atticus is also a

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    AttAtticus Finch is one of the most steadfastly honest and moral characters in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and his character remains‚ for the most part‚ unchanged throughout "To Kill a Mockingbird". Atticus Finch begins as an upstanding citizen who is respected and admired by his peers and even though he loses some ground during the trial‚ by the end of To Kill a Mockingbird he is still looked up to‚ both by his children and the community as whole—with all class levels included. As a

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    of the time‚ majority rules. In the town of Maycomb‚ from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mocking Bird‚ Atticus Finch does not fit into the majority. Throughout the novel he is mocked and constantly challenged due to his strong morals. In fact‚ Atticus Finch’s morals are the complete opposite of the majority of Maycomb because Harper uses his character to raise the awareness of those around him. Atticus Finch represents many of the qualities of a good person in today’s society. Unfortunately‚ he is unique

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    Only Man Of His Kind The main characters in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird are Scout and Jem but their father Atticus finch is the character the reader should care about the most. Atticus is a great father in many ways‚ he is loyal‚ he teaches his children by example and he always does what is right. Because of his age‚ he has lived through many experiences that have taught him great life lessons that he teaches to his children to help them make the right decisions. The definition of loyalty

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    speak to everyone in the same way‚ whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university” - (Albert Einstein). These words reflect the way Atticus Finch‚ protagonist‚ attorney‚ and father in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ lives his life. There is no difference to him in regards to race‚ social status‚ or gender. Atticus Finch is an admirable gentleman who demonstrates intelligence and respectfulness throughout the Tom Robinson trial and his interactions with people who despised

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