Borrell’s article describes the study of chili peppers through the field studies of Joshua Tewksbury‚ an ecologist interested in finding the reason why chili peppers are spicy and if bugs can be blocked by chili peppers and in that way avoid fungus. This article is part of the Smithsonian online magazine. It lacks a reference list; however it makes references to similar studies such as Perry‚ Billing‚ Sherman‚ Nabhan‚ Bosland‚ Machnicki‚ Foley‚ Levey‚ Manchego and Carlo’s. The writer provides
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In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is one of those `ideal fathers.’ Atticus is a single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. Do you ever wish that the ’cool dads from TV’ could be your own? In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is one of those ’ideal fathers.’ Atticus is a single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. They also have Calpurnia‚ the black cook‚ who is the most mom-like
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Anne Finch is enraged in her poem ‘The Introduction’. Although it was not published during her time‚ the strong voice of feminism was sure to carry over to the women after her. In the Eighteenth Century‚ women had hardly begun any sort of strive for their rights. Finch explains why they should in her poem‚ and why they haven’t already. Finch states in the first two lines of the poem why she could not publish any of her poetry. If she were to share her work‚ it would either be criticized by the
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dads a good name since 1960.Atticus Finch is a major character in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird . Atticus is a very even-keeled type of guy; he does not get too worked up about stressful situations. He is not affected by what other people say or think. He is consistent and rooted in his beliefs. Atticus is a lawyer and resident of the fictional Maycomb County‚ Alabama‚ and the single father of Jeremy "Jem" Finch and Jean Louise "Scout" Finch. Atticus Finch is a good father. He is a perfect
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Every person has a unique way to ‘parent’ their children. In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ the character Atticus Finch is the caring and humble father to two children named Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Jem Finch. These two kids are very independent because of the way Atticus has taken care of them. Atticus believes that you never know someone’s story from their perspective. He also thinks you should stand up for what you think is right and that everyone matters. All of these are
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set in the great depression‚ and is narrated by a girl named jean Louise (Scout) Finch. Her father‚ Atticus finch is a lawyer who is told to defend a black man‚ and her brother who is always with no matter what. The book follows this girl for 3 years and documents all the important things that happened in her life. The story is set in a town called Macomb which is in Alabama in this town Atticus finch is told to defend a black man accused of raping a white lady hopelessly trying to prove that
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Atticus Finch exemplifies leadership. Finch is a soft spoken attorney in the post depression South who agrees to represent a black man charged with raping a young white woman. In a prejudiced region‚ during an oppressive era‚ Finch boldly chooses the path less taken. Though he may have upset a good many in challenging the values of the time period‚ throughout the novel‚ Finch displays leadership by bravely acting on his principles‚ as well as in the way he raises his children. Atticus Finch is a progressive
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this‚ one of the most inspirational characters begins to take steps to fight the glaring injustice. Atticus Finch is a man of integrity‚ intelligence‚ and a strong moral code‚ but more importantly‚ recognizes the importance of teaching this to others. Lee portrays him as a hero in many different ways‚ his strong mentality serving as a basic threshold for his courageous actions. Atticus Finch is a heroic individual by defending those he sees are helpless‚ and always staying true to his morals and values
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small town where racism is part of the very fabric of society. Bob Ewell demonstrates the theme racial prejudice through his racial slurs‚ while the main character Atticus Finch is a respectable man. Throughout the novel the author emphasizes the importance of overcoming adversity although it may come with defeat. Atticus Finch is a successful lawyer and well known man of Maycomb County. Judge Taylor gives Atticus the task of defending Tom Robinson‚ an African American man who allegedly raped the
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Harper Lee. This story takes its place in the 1930’s in the small 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
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