Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird‚ there is an array of countless problems that must be faced by the citizens of Maycomb. How did they respond? After all‚ as the town was told‚ it had nothing to fear but fear itself. At least the more intelligent responded courageously. Relentless determination and perseverance were the only option to keep everything together. One character who shows this is Atticus‚ who stands up for African Americans inside and outside of court. Even though he’s called names and threatened
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characters. One of which is Atticus Finch; a patient man who always cares. In the story‚ Atticus is talking to Uncle Jack on the topic of answering a child’s question. He gives Jack these words of advice‚ “ ‘Bad language is a stage all children go through‚ and it dies with time when they learn they’re not attracting attention with it.’ (pg. 116)” I believe Atticus is definitely doing the right thing by letting Scout discover for herself what her cursing will lead to. Atticus‚ without a doubt‚ has to
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Is Atticus a good father or not? In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is trying to be a good father as much as he can to Scout and Jem. He never brags about his abilities. Atticus Finch only wants to be a good father as well as a lawyer. He is loving and caring‚ tells his kids what is the difference between good and wrong‚ and teaches them about peoples rights. Atticus as a parent is teaching Scout and Jem of fundamental values. He tries hardest to pass on to his children his
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integrity comes into play. Atticus Finch from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird was in the same situation. He chooses to help. This is why Atticus’ most valuable virtue was his integrity. Atticus was tolerant of all the members of Maycomb County. He demonstrates his tolerance when Walter Cunningham stays for dinner‚ ”(Walter) poured syrup on his vegetables with a very generous hand” (32). Scout then protests about the amount of syrup that had been used by Walter. Atticus understands why he did it
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family farms or learn to read. Atticus is a good parental figure because he teaches Scout and Jem good life lessons‚ shows his kids to treat everyone equally‚ and treats them with unconditional love. Atticus Finch is someone to teach his children very good‚ helpful life lessons. In the book it states‚ “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb in his skin and walk in it” (34). This helps show that Atticus gives good
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In 2003 Atticus finch was nominated as one of the “greatest characters in the past 100 years.” This award did not go to an undeserving character. Quite the contrary happened when this award went to Atticus. This is proven through his humility‚ his unwavoring wisdom‚ and his ability to do the right thing in any situation. Atticus Finch problably won the award solely because of his humble quality’s. This is shown when the “mad dog” was on the loose and Atticus dropped it in one shot‚ but said nothing
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Sam Milkey Hour 4 4/22/13 The Hero Of Maycomb County All throughout time‚ novels have needed powerful characters‚ whether they be good or evil. There were many significant characters in To Kill a Mockingbird‚ but none as important as Atticus Finch. Throughout‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch was an ideal man who was selfless‚ honorable‚ and courageous‚ creating an interpretation that he alone was the hero of Maycomb County. Atticus’ selfless attitude throughout To Kill A
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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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same neighborhoods. The time that he lived was related to the same time the Finches‚ Ewells‚ Cunninghams‚ and the Black community in To Kill a Mockingbird. The Finches went to an all white school with all white friends and in a white neighborhood with a black cook. The Finches were a typical white family‚ and they looked down on blacks‚ but back then it was normal‚ but Atticus Finch was the exception in their family‚ he was representing a black man in court‚ by doing this he put his family’s life
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Atticus FInch is a Lawyer and a wise and caring father. Atticus Teaches his Children Jem and Scout to be kind to all sorts of people no matter their race. Atticus also teaches his children not to “kill a mockingbird”. Atticus acts on what the says and commits to the rules and principles he sets for his children. As a lawyer and do to the time period that this book is set in which is the 1930s Atticus sees his fair share of racism. The racism that the see in the world the doesn’t want to see it
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