Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ there are many circumstances where courage is needed. Especially during the time period where racism and unequal treatment is present‚ and when two kids need teaching. Who stands out the most‚ showing the most courage and teaching these kids lessons in these hard times? None other than Atticus Finch‚ who is anything but succinct. Atticus clearly shows the most courage by taking the hardest tasks‚ standing up for others‚ and for never giving up. Early on‚ Atticus has to
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To Kill A Mockingbird‚ a fast-paced novel by Harper Lee‚ follows the trial of Tom Robinson. Throughout the novel multiple characters add life to the story‚ but only one stands out. Although the trial made everyone a little crazy‚ Atticus Finch does the best he can to act as a respectful man. Atticus Finch is a lawyer who defends the best he can‚ a gentleman who always keeps his composure‚ and a father who educates his children. Atticus defends his client Tom Robinson with all his heart‚ despite
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negative outcomes of Atticus’ decision to take on the case of Tom Robinson. For instance‚ when it is first discovered by the people of Maycomb that Mr. Finch has assumed the black man’s case‚ even their children lash out against Scout and Jem‚ nearly causing a fight in the schoolyard as a result (Lee 77). However‚ Atticus uses this as a teaching moment for his children‚ which is then imparted along to the vast number of readers who have studied the pages of To Kill A Mockingbird‚ learning the same
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In the novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ written by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is a loving father to Jem and Scout. He is an outstanding father to his children because he is hardworking and caring yet he struggles with keeping his children proud of him. Atticus is a lawyer and single father trying his best to provide for his kids‚ and allow them to have a great life in this world of racism however it does get difficult along the way. Jem and Scout love Atticus however since he is almost fifty years old he cannot
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Harper Lee’s book To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Miss Maudie says‚ “Whether Maycomb knows it or not‚ we’re paying the highest tribute we can pay a man. We trust him to do right. It’s that simple” (316). When the citizens are in need of somebody to help‚ the town of Maycomb always searches for Atticus Finch because they know he is the perfect man for any task that he is called upon to endeavor. The best way to honor the sacrifice of Atticus Finch is for readers to believe in him as well. Atticus is a man who risks
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that can truly represent this is Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. He has so many amazing; inspiring qualities it is hard to only describe him in a few. Throughout the novel‚ Atticus’ qualities shine more overcoming and bright. Who would not look up to a person like Atticus? He shows so many traits such as being: fair‚ courageous‚ and calm. These are only some of the traits that Atticus can use as a lawyer and admirable father in Maycomb. One of Atticus’ best traits is his fairness to all
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Atticus Finch‚ a character in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee questions the values of society. Atticus expresses the right for equality among all races. Atticus is the lawyer for Tom Robinson and this story focuses on the conflict within the trial he defends in order to support equality. Atticus goes against the values of society. At the time period‚ blacks and whites were segregated and wanted nothing to do with each other. When a black man‚ Tom Robinson was accused of raping
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Atticus Finch is a smart man worthy of being lawyer. In the fictional novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee that tells the story of a young girl Scout Finch‚ who is coming of age. Scout in the beginning of the novel did not have much tolerance and soon as the novel progressed she came to decide that not everyone will agree with her. Scout who is always around Atticus makes up a part of that impact in her life. The advice given for Scout help to build her to be good well being. To being told that
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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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accepted. In Harper Lee’s book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ many people are not who they seem to be and have different sides to their personalities that are only seen in certain places or around certain people. Atticus Finch is an example to his children‚ and to the rest of the town‚ of an honest man who never pretends to be anyone he isn’t. "Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets". Through these words Miss Maudie tells us a lot about Atticus’ character and his many qualities
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