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    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. Miss Maudie meant that Atticus didn’t ever put on faces or pretend that he was someone that he wasn’t while in different

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    child’s point of view‚ a girl name Jean Louise Finch that goes by the nickname Scout. Atticus Finch‚ her father‚ is the lawyer defending a black man‚ Tom Robinson‚ who has been accused of a crime. This story takes place in Maycomb‚ Alabama around the 1930’s. Atticus Finch does not care about age‚ appearance‚ or even skin color. He is not afraid to be himself and he is the same inside the house as he is on the streets. As the story progresses‚ Atticus presents himself as kind‚ wise‚ and calm. All the

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    To Kill a Mocking Bird Revision Atticus Atticus teaches important lessons to children- ‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it’ – ideas on empathy‚ looking past peoples negatives‚ not judging Represents morality‚ see as Harper lee’s spokesman embodying themes of justice‚ tolerance‚ goodness and courage and her personal beliefs on them. Shoots the mad dog to protect community- only

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    In “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee the character of Atticus Finch is a …….. character who portrays being a man of wisdom‚ courage‚ and non prejudice as he and his family are exposed to the towns act of racism and criticism. Atticus’s courage is tested for when he accepts the case of Tom Robinson. In Atticus’s response to Scout on the reason you accepted the case was‚ “For a number of reasons. The main one is‚ if I didn’t I couldn’t hold up my head in town‚ I couldn’t represent this county

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    Mrs.Baumann English I CP(6) February 21‚ 2014 Good Father The love between a parent and their child is everlasting and ever-growing. Family is endless through good times and bad. To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ is about a white lawyer who is defending a black man being accused of raping a white female. The Finch family has to deal with the abuse for the society. Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer and loyal father‚ has the ability to see past the ill in people and teaches his children the same qualities

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    The final solid piece of evidence that proves that Atticus is a positive parental figure is that he teaches his children valuable life lessons. Like any good parent‚ Atticus teaches his two children valuable lessons that will get them through life. One of the valuable lessons that he teaches Jean Louise in the first few chapters of the book is to not judge those that do not have money. In the few first pages in chapter 3 Walter Cunningham went to eat at the Finch’s house‚ when suddenly Walter

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    Scout Finch 2) Scout is a young and reckless tomboy confused about adulthood. Her curiosity gets her in trouble. She is a good person‚ most of the time‚ but is passive-aggressive and always willing to fight for what’s right. She stands firm in what she believes in. Sometimes her harsh actions teach her new things about herself and others. Such as when she punched Walter Cunningham and Jem invited him to dinner. She learned some people in Maycomb‚ especially at this time‚ have lots of troubles and

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    Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is a significant character as he is a white man who stands up for a black man in a time of racial prejudice and a strong hatred for negroes. He influences the views of the people of Maycomb‚ and his children’s development in the story. Atticus made an impression on me‚ as throughout the story he stands firm in his beliefs‚ and ultimately wins back the respect of society and his children. Before the trial of Tom Robinson‚ a black man convicted of raping a white girl‚ Atticus was

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    Jem Finch A character from To Kill A Mockingbird When children are growing up‚ they tend to go through particular events that helps them learn to cope with certain things and take responsibility in life. Jem Finch goes through a lot of events in his childhood. The protagonist Jem Finch changes throughout the book by the way he begins to see people and their true nature‚ how he matures‚ and how his view of bravery and courage varies through the book. Jem Finch overall‚ is character who

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    the story‚ Jem and Scout considered Atticus to be inadequate as a father. However‚ I think that they were acting somewhat childish. In reverse‚ Atticus is definitely an excellent role model and a good father for Jem and Scout. Firstly‚ Atticus raised two children – Jem and Scout on his own and was always there for them. He was affectionate with his children and he was always ready with a big hug when they needed comfort. Also‚ he was a loving and caring father who cared about their education and

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