lengthy task‚ caused by a combination of many people’s actions. The text "To Kill A Mockingbird‚" and the film "The Power of One‚" address the extent of influence one person’s risk and sacrifice can have on the ideologies that are adhered to by a society. Both stories contain characters that show courage and morality by acting on their disapproval of the prejudice that is rife in their respective communities. Atticus Finch‚ of the text‚ is remarkably judicious and wise throughout the novel‚ and it
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English/1b January 7‚2012 To Kill A Mockingbird How Did Atticus Influence Scout In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ I believe that Atticus had a great influence on Scout. Atticus influences Scout by him treating all people with respect and equality and he looked at the positive side of people and events. Atticus also taught her about treating all people equal no matter who they are. Atticus influenced Scout by telling her to treat nature with respect. Atticus teaches them great life lessons
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In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird conflicts surface and Atticus is usually the character to handle these situations. Atticus handles different situations with different actions and words but all these components come together to form a theme. The theme that Atticus’s character reveals is that making a change doesn’t come without sacrifice and courage. Atticus reveals this theme in many instances. When he is confronted by Bob in Chapter 23 page 291 Atticus lets him curse at him‚ spit at him‚ and
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love that drives out hate? To Kill a Mocking 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
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Answering the Call and Running from it The book To Kill a Mockingbird shows many great examples of true courage and cowardice. The courageous put others before themselves and listen to their conscience. The cowardly react selfishly and hurt themselves as well as others. Atticus is courageous; he puts Tom Robinson’s right to justice first instead of worrying about what others will say about him. Boo Radley is also courageous; he puts the children’s safety before his own safety and privacy. Bob Ewell
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English I Mr. Johnson Atticus Finch In the novel To Kill a Mocking Bird‚ by Harper Lee‚ is a story about innocence‚ knowledge‚ prejudice and courage. The main characters‚ Scout and Jem‚ starts out to be very immature children not knowing the prejudice around them. As the story goes on they gain knowledge of these times by fellow friends around them. Atticus Finch is respectable‚ honorable‚ and wise man who plays a very important role in this novel. Atticus Finch is a very respectable gentleman
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important step in the process of maturing and reaching manhood. An example of this process is how Jem Finch changes throughout the book‚ To Kill a Mockingbird. Jem is ten years old in the start of the book and finished at nearly 13 years old. Even in this two year period‚ a great comprehension of Jem’s character being altered is perceived by the reader. Another appealing piece to the development of Jem is how the racist mindset of Maycomb County affected Jem. But‚ unlike many other boys in the community
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however‚ To Kill a Mockingbird overcomes this stereotype by showing the good in an otherwise not so good community. This community‚ known as Maycomb‚ exemplified traditional racial views that southerners held during the 1930’s. Most of the community‚ and most of Southern America‚ shared these same racial views‚ but Atticus Finch’s beliefs differ from those around him. Throughout the book‚ Atticus stands up for people of all races despite what those around him think. The courage shown by Atticus has greatly
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January 14‚ 2013 The Analysis Of Atticus Finch Connor leadston Mr.Langevin ENG2D Kind and understanding‚ respected and wise‚ strict but fair. Atticus Finch is everything a father should be. A man that is strong and courageous‚ he is Jem and Scouts hero. He is their teacher‚ their proctor and their friend. He is very responsible and cares for them with all his heart. These are the things
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writing in script for many years‚ because it isn’t taught in school until much later. Scout feels that her teacher does not understand her and only wants to hold her back from learning. Education as a theme is shown explicitly by the behaviour of Atticus towards his children.Atticus being an educated man himself has always wanted his kids to also be educated.
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