The Admirable Qualities of Atticus Finch This story has all the qualities of a great fiction novel. That is why the novel is so famous fifty four years later. When I read this story‚ I got lost in the intricate plot‚ and remained entertained through Jem‚ Dill‚ and Scout’s adventures‚ all the way to the heart wrenching ending. Like many books‚ this novel contains a unique cast of admirable characters who demonstrate a variety of likable qualities. Atticus Finch‚ one of the main characters
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The relationship between a father and a daughter is something that has been cherished throughout the ages. Each plays a large role in the development and growth of in each others lives and personalities. The same is true for the relationship between Atticus and Scout in the novel To Kill a Mocking Bird. The stereotypical father to a daughter is usually large‚ protective‚ and very kind. Atticus‚ however‚ does not fit the stereotype. He is kind‚ but unlike most fathers‚ he is tall and skinny‚ and
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Reflection journal #1: Scout and Atticus Scout and her father Atticus have the strongest relationship of all the characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird‚” from the novel’s outset‚ and that relationship is tested when her world is flipped upside down after Cecil Jacobs declares that Scout’s dad is a “nigger lover.” Inquisitively‚ Scout pesters Atticus as to what a “nigger lover” is. “Scout‚” said Atticus‚ “nigger lover is just one of those terms that don’t mean anything – like snot-nose. It’s hard
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9/3/15 Atticus Finch Paragraph In “To Kill A Mockingbird‚” by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a moral man because he sets good examples for his children because he portrays a leading figure by using his words‚ not fists‚ not judging a person until you get to understand who they are‚ and being able to get along with just about anyone. Atticus believed in fighting with words‚ not fists. “Hold your head high and keep those fists down”(Lee 76)‚ as the story develops‚ Atticus reveals that he is
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Alabama during the 1930’s in Harper Lee’s book “To Kill A Mockingbird”. In this book‚ which is based on a white family and told through the eyes of the youngest child‚ “Scout Finch”‚ you learn about her residential city Maycomb‚ and its many issues with racism and social discrimination. You also learn about Scout’s father ‚ Atticus Finch‚ who is an attorney for a hopeless black man striving for innocence due to being falsely accused of rape. Throughout this essay‚ you will read about the characters of “To
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Understanding Atticus In the old movie The Breakfast Club‚ Bender is dangerous and this makes him memorable. He does things people normally wouldn’t do. For example do drugs or yell at a teacher. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ one of the most interesting characters is Atticus Finch. Atticus is smart‚ brave‚ and wise. Atticus Finch is a smart man. First of all he is a lawyer. To be a lawyer you have to solve puzzles and fight for someone’s innocence. The quote “Mr. Ewell can you
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Title: Characteristics of a good father I can still remember the conversation of some children in a nearby park a few months ago. “Hey‚ my father is a highly paid surgeon!” “My father is a multi millionaire!” “My father is a chartered accountant in Australia!” “My father is a …” After each of these children finished boasting about their father‚ they turned to a boy around them and asked him‚ “What about your father?” The boy without hesitating answered‚ “My father is here with me.” Many times‚
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“Oh‚ my God! This newborn is my son! I am a father!” These words came into my mind as soon as a nurse came out of the delivery room carrying a baby‚ my son. Though I had prepared for this moment for a long time before my son was born‚ I still felt nervous and uneasy. I had to consider again. “How can I be a good father?” Since my son was born‚ I have thought about this again and again. From my perspective‚ to be a good father means to play three different roles at three different stages in a child’s
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Being A Good Father Although the essay "My Father’s Son" and the poem "my father’s son" written by the same author‚ Mel Donalson and have similar titles‚ they have different ways to express the son’s feeling of his father’s character‚ merit and devotion to his family. Both essay and poem’s main ideas center around affection and father’s commitment to his family. However‚ the poem only describes the cold weather and the father’s image in his regular life style without expression of the author’s
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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 get
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