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    the hardships that are in it. However‚ it is also about family‚ and her father‚ Atticus. Atticus is the father of Jem and Scout‚ and from the very beginning we see that they love him. He is not very prominent in the first act‚ but he’s still an important character. He is a great role model for the kids‚ although he has lost his wife and he has to raise the kids alone during the Great Depression‚ he stays strong. Atticus is extremely intelligent‚ and‚ no matter the circumstances‚ he cares greatly for

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    for both Malala Yousafzai and Atticus Finch. Malala’s life was threatened by the Taliban‚ an extremist group ruling her hometown‚ Swat Valley. They attempt to suppress her by not allowing her to get an education‚ but Malala knows what they are doing is wrong. Her passion is education‚ and they can not take that away from her. Even after she was shot by the Taliban‚ she continues to stay strong. Atticus Finch also has adversities he must face in his life. He is faced with going up against an entire

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    The Stock Market Crash of 1929‚ the Great Depression and even the Civil War‚ nobody is in the clear of tough economic times‚ crime‚ and for most‚ poverty. However‚ caucasians with a more reliable profession that contained no manual labor such as Atticus Finch‚ a wise‚ noble‚ reliable and very much respected father and lawyer who represents the Tom Robinson case‚ Judge Taylor‚ the judge of the Tom Robinson case‚ along with Miss Maudie and Miss Stephanie‚ who had no stated profession‚ had this stronger

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    2012 Atticus’s Challenge: Extended SAR One thing that we know about the upcoming trial in the book is that the trial will be very difficult. For instance‚ it is going to be a real challenge for Atticus to defend Tom because he is a negro and he was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Atticus was talking to his daughter Scout and he said “it is a case he cannot hope to win” (Lee 88). Atticus is also worried about what his children will have to face because of the trial. In the text Atticus was talking

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    their community‚ fought to show how we must treat everyone with respect‚ no matter their race. Atticus Finch and Bobby DeLaughter knew that our society was not going to improve itself if no one was willing to take a step. Despite fifty-years between Atticus Finch’s case and Bobby DeLaughter’s‚ racism was present in both communities‚ and threats still transpired. Both Atticus Finch and Bobby DeLaughter faced a community who seemed stuck; they were fixated on the idea that African Americans and whites

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    Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is the definition of a non-discriminatory and rebellious person‚ who single-handedly allows for Harper Lee’s purpose to be revealed. Atticus Finch violates the law of his community by believing that everyone is equal in life. This societal law is also defied by Atticus in treating an African American as a white person. Atticus also differs from the rest of his society by not conforming to accepted beliefs‚ even if his life and reputation would disappear. Atticus Finch defiance

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    Atticus Finch‚ American Hero Whether in the form of a living person or a fictional character from a book or movie‚ heroes are prevalent in everyone’s life. The typical view of a hero is someone who fights crime or saves people from mortal peril‚ but the true definition of a hero is a person of distinguished courage admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is the true definition of hero. Although he wasn’t seen as a hero

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    The challenges faced by the Muslim Leaders(dai) Challenges between Muslims There are a lot of problems and challenges even among the Muslim. Nowadays‚ the unity of Ummah is lacking in many places. Muslim society is supposed to be one whole community but there have been many internal conflict among us. The following are some of the challenges faced by the Muslim leaders as a Dai. (1) Racialism or nationalism even among Muslim themselves. A muslim treats other muslim depends on where

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    CHALLENGES FACED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN GHANA A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST. INTRODUCTION: Background of Study Increasingly over the past 50 years and especially in response to globalization and internationalization‚ post- secondary institutions are expanding to include more and more international students. Paige (1990) defined international students as individuals who temporarily reside in a country other than their country of citizenship‚ in order to participate in international

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    white lawyer‚ Atticus Finch‚ who is assigned to defend a black man‚ Tom Robinson‚ accused of rape. Both are fathers with different economic backgrounds who live in the same town‚ but live in very different positions in society. Atticus Finch is an attorney by profession who is a highly respected citizen. He lives in the wealthier part of town and is the father of two children. Atticus is put in a difficult position that will not only affect him‚ but his friends and family. Atticus is a gentle

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