Scout Finch 2) Scout is a young and reckless tomboy confused about adulthood. Her curiosity gets her in trouble. She is a good person‚ most of the time‚ but is passive-aggressive and always willing to fight for what’s right. She stands firm in what she believes in. Sometimes her harsh actions teach her new things about herself and others. Such as when she punched Walter Cunningham and Jem invited him to dinner. She learned some people in Maycomb‚ especially at this time‚ have lots of troubles and
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Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is a significant character as he is a white man who stands up for a black man in a time of racial prejudice and a strong hatred for negroes. He influences the views of the people of Maycomb‚ and his children’s development in the story. Atticus made an impression on me‚ as throughout the story he stands firm in his beliefs‚ and ultimately wins back the respect of society and his children. Before the trial of Tom Robinson‚ a black man convicted of raping a white girl‚ Atticus was
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using direct and indirect characterization. These characters help bring the novel to life through their words and actions. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the character of Atticus Finch demonstrates the themes displayed in the novel through his courageous determination and unprejudiced kindness. Atticus Finch shows courageous determination by being willing enough to fight for Tom Robinson‚ even though his chances of winning are slim‚ demonstrating that determination and courage can carry
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Jem Finch A character from To Kill A Mockingbird When children are growing up‚ they tend to go through particular events that helps them learn to cope with certain things and take responsibility in life. Jem Finch goes through a lot of events in his childhood. The protagonist Jem Finch changes throughout the book by the way he begins to see people and their true nature‚ how he matures‚ and how his view of bravery and courage varies through the book. Jem Finch overall‚ is character who
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the story‚ Jem and Scout considered Atticus to be inadequate as a father. However‚ I think that they were acting somewhat childish. In reverse‚ Atticus is definitely an excellent role model and a good father for Jem and Scout. Firstly‚ Atticus raised two children – Jem and Scout on his own and was always there for them. He was affectionate with his children and he was always ready with a big hug when they needed comfort. Also‚ he was a loving and caring father who cared about their education and
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Mockingbird‚ Atticus plays a major role in his children growth and development. He is a role model to his children and to Maycomb‚ one of the few willing to take actions against prejudice. His actions can be summed up in one great quote of Thomas Jeffersons These truths we hold to be self-evident: that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights. Atticus does not approve of racism‚ and teaches his children to judge by character‚ not race. Atticus thinks
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How Does Lee Make Atticus Finch a Heroic Figure in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird?’ Atticus is a lawyer and resident of the Maycomb County Lee based the character on her own father an Alabama lawyer who‚ like Atticus Finch‚ represented black defendants in a highly-publicized criminal trial. Atticus is assigned to represent the role of responsibility‚ he’s a single parent to two kids and shows mortality and reason in low even handed and fair minded he treats his kids like adults which is unique and
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jump into danger blindly. Atticus Finch knows that courage is being afraid of problems ahead and powering through this fear. On page 149‚ Atticus explains this difference. He states‚ “[Courage is] when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” By this he means that courage is when one knows the danger that lies ahead‚ and they know how bad it could be‚ but they are determined enough to reach their goal. When Atticus
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To Kill a Mockingbird is a book about Scout Finch who lives with her brother‚ Jem‚ and their widowed father‚ Atticus‚ in the sleepy Alabama town of Maycomb. Maycomb is suffering through the Great Depression‚ but Atticus is a prominent lawyer and the Finch family is reasonably well off in comparison to the rest of society.There are multiple themes in the book To Kill a Mockingbird‚ written by Harper Lee. However‚ one of the most important is courage. This theme is shown almost by all of the characters
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do the things they do. Atticus teaches Scout that sometimes breaking the rules is necessary‚ Jem realizes with great power comes great responsibility‚ and that violence is never the answer. In chapter three when Scout gets home from school‚ she is ranting to Atticus about her day regarding her Miss Caroline and Walter Cunningham.
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