lawyer. An excellent example of an exceptional lawyer would be Atticus Finch. He has many strong traits that show what an ample lawyer he can be. Whether it be his courage‚ which he shows when he takes the Tom Robinson case and defends Tom Robinson from the lynch mob. Or his intelligence‚ which he shows when he proves that Bob Ewell was the one who assaulted Mayella‚ and when he chooses not to fight Ewell after he spits on him. He is even honest‚ which
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Bird is beautifully written by 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
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the social norm‚ and blacks are constantly treated unjustly‚ two kids Scout and Jem Finch‚ along with the help of their father‚ learn to overcome social injustices. Maycomb is a small town within the state of Alabama‚ but in that town lies discrimination‚ segregation‚ prejudice‚ and much more. When Scout and Jem’s father Atticus is called to defend a black man in a rape case‚ chaos arises. In the thick of it all lies Jem and Scout‚ and they have to learn how to get through the storm. In the novel‚
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and twitching. Neighbours watched as local lawyer Atticus Finch put the dog down. Jem Finch‚ son of Atticus Finch‚ saw the dog walking down the street‚ and alerted Calpurnia. Calpurnia then alerted the neighbourhood of the mad dog’s presence. All neighbours watched from the safety of their homes as the dog approached. Jem and Scout Finch watched from behind Calpurnia as their father approached the dog. Atticus Finch‚ or “One-Shot Finch” Used Mr. Tate’s gun to shoot the dog. In a swift motion
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Characterization of Atticus Finch In the novel To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Lee introduces Atticus Finch as a as a loving and caring father‚ a supportive keeper of the law‚ a man of hidden talents‚ and a man of wisdom. Atticus has a mind of his own‚ and is unusual in both qualities and social status. As a man of honesty and wisdom‚ he is well respected throughout the city of Maycomb. Father to Jem and Scout‚ Atticus plays the heroic figure in the novel. He is a rather considerate
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Jean Louise Finch‚ or Scout‚ is the novel’s narrator and principal character. She is a unique and remarkable character who does not quite fit in‚ or do what is expected of young girls in 1930s Alabama. Readers will note that Scout at the end of the novel is very different from Scout at the beginning and this is because she has developed so much as a character. At the start of the novel‚ she is a determined‚ spirited tomboy; she loves wearing trousers. She spends most of her time with Jem‚ her brother
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To Kill A Mockingbird Character of Atticus Finch Atticus Finch is the father of Scout and Jem Finch. As a father to Jem and Scout‚ he is comforting‚ trustworthy‚ caring‚ and a role model. Atticus is comforting especially to Scout. He lets her curl in his lap each night while he reads with her. Scout can go to Atticus freely whenever she there is a problem. She knows that Atticus will gently and lovingly help her. This is because Atticus talks to her like she was older. He doesn’t hide
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Demonism And Innocence: Gothic poetry and the Gothic Female. There is something of deep and unsettling thrill that comes from reading works of gothic literature. The dark and unsettling nature of the gothic provides a strong sense of escapism and an interesting opportunity to explore what is otherwise repressed. These traits of the gothic explain why is proved to be a growing fascination and development in 19th century English writing. The gothic engages in themes of religious‚ social‚ supernatural
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named Jean Louise Finch. The main character‚ Atticus Finch plays an important role throughout the novel. His wisdom‚ words and actions help guide the town through the harsh times of prejudice and injustice. He demonstrates powerful leadership through his three different roles as a father‚ a lawyer and a noble citizen of the town. As a father‚ Atticus is a great leader in his own household. Not only does he teach his children verbally but he teaches them by setting a good example as a role-model.
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perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.” Charles de Montesquieu. Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” novel presents a small town battling racism‚ through a dramatic court case between a black man and a white woman. Atticus Finch represents the black man‚ Tom Robinson‚ as his defense because he knows he is innocent. As a result Atticus’s children were impacted greatly by his view on justice. Atticus defines justice through respect‚ equality‚ and peace‚ but he couldn’t change
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