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    but someone who “trains a child in the way he (or she) should go”‚ as Proverbs 22:6 states. And in the film To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is a role model of how a father should parent his child. When observing Atticus’s morals‚ conduct‚ and fatherly advice one can clearly see how he is an influential character and a swell role model. First‚ Atticus Finch makes his morals clear and that he is willing to stand up for what he believes in. He vehemently tells Scout not to use the “n-word”

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    mature to understand the world they live in. Atticus Finch is a single father with two young children. Since he is an only parent‚ he has to be an inspiring role model‚ which he is. He also has the ability to understand and emphasize for others. An example of

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    Atticus Finch is Jem and Scout’s father. He is full of great morals and values. His wife died when he Scout was 2 and he was 15 years older than the wife. Atticus was a lawyer and studied law at Montogomery. Some of Atticus’s values and morals consist of: Respect‚ racial equality‚ courage and confidence. Respect: “You 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 (pg. 30) Atticus is showing

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    support the quote through characterization and conflict. Atticus Finch is an extremely independent lawyer. He is defending Tom Robinson while the rest of Maycomb is against it. He never second guesses any of the decisions he commits. The way he parents Scout and Jem is different than other normal parents. He almost treats them like adults instead of children and never lies to them. Anything they ask‚ is answered with complete honesty. Atticus believes in justification and that everything should be

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    Eulogy for Atticus Finch read by Jean Louise Finch (Scout) My dear family and friends‚ we have gathered here not only to mourn the loss of a great man and amazing father‚ but to celebrate his life’s amazing achievements. I am his daughter Jean Louise Finch and I wish to say a few words. Atticus finch was his name‚ a name we will remember for the rest of our days. My father was just and wise as well as honourable. Throughout his life he taught my brother Jem and I the ways of the world. He taught

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    cout Finch undergoes changes in the novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ that allows her to walk freely with Boo Radley. These changes will be explained further with reference to the novel‚ as a whole. In the beginning of the novel‚ we are aware that Scout and Jem Finch as well as Charles Baker Harris and majority of Maycomb’s youth‚ have certain opinions about the “malevolent phantom” (1) also know as Boo Radley. Boo Radley is caricatured to be a man with “yellow teeth” (1) and “breath so bad‚ the azalea’s

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    ‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’ by Harper lee‚ Atticus Finch is portrayed as a hero by saving people. Atticus is an outstanding father and marvellous role model. Atticus possesses many characteristics displayed‚ which make him an excellent father including his wisdom‚ his overall honesty and his lack of prejudice against others. Atticus is an honest man‚ he is a lawyer and the truth is important to him. This is demonstrated when he takes Tom Robinsons case. Atticus knows that there is no evidence against

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    To Kill A Mocking Bird - Atticus Finch As one of the most prominent citizens in Maycomb during the Great Depression‚ Atticus is relatively well off in a time of widespread poverty. Because of his penetrating intelligence‚ calm wisdom‚ and exemplary behavior‚ Atticus is respected by everyone‚ including the very poor. He functions as the moral backbone of Maycomb‚ a person to whom others turn in times of doubt and trouble. But the conscience that makes him so admirable ultimately causes his falling

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    out of “his scope of employment.”   Jake’s actions are considered in his scope of employment for his specific role as a mechanic for his employment at the auto dealership.  Jake notes to his employer‚ Herman that he has been working overtime for two days during the free oil change deal at the auto dealership.  Jake tells Herman that he believes if he is doing the extra work for the car dealership’s special‚ he should be fairly compensated.  In accordance with the FLSA (Federal Labor Standards

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    Mockingbird Atticus Finch demonstrated true heroic qualities. He was admirable and devoted‚ he was brave and put others before himself in a difficult time. Atticus had to overcome many challenges and take many risks. He was a single parent yet he raised his children to be well behaved‚ polite and open minded. To instill something like that shows what kind of man he is. Taking Tom Robinson’s case and putting so much time and energy in to it really began to make his heroic qualities shine. Atticus treated

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