Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee had the most Christ-like character. Radicals could call him the second coming of Christ‚ because his life decisions and personality so reflect that of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Through his relationship with his kids‚ the readers see his good heart and wisdom‚ but most of his strong character traits come out in the trail of Tom Robinson. It takes much character‚ bravery‚ and selflessness to defend someone else’s character while putting one’s own
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THE DEFINITION ESSAY EXPLANATION PART I One of the main goals of our definition assignment unit is to practice and learn how to make an argument. Yes! A definition of an abstract concept can be thought of as an argument that you make. “Why? How?” you ask. Think about it this way: when you define an abstract concept you are arguing YOUR DEFINITION is the best definition of that term and you have to convince the reader of that by showing and developing your points. Take the abstract term “courage:”
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Atticus demonstrates courage when he defends Tom Robinson even though he knew that they were going to lose the case simply because Tom was black. In the book to Kill a Mockingbird A man named Atticus defends a black man named Tom Robinson; Atticus is defending this man in court because he was accused of raping a white women even though he did not do it. Atticus talks to scout right before the trial when it starts surfacing at school and Atticus states “‘ This case Tom Robinson’s case‚ is something
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Atticus showed Scout and the reader to have empathy by understand other people’s point of view. Those things were shown well by the Movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” and the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus and Scout were talking about her the day of school and Scout complained of her “dumb” teacher trying to give a Cunningham money‚ and Atticus responded to that by‚“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around
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Mockingbird‚ the importance of Atticus Finch’s character is to influence the way the community and his children view racism. Atticus tries to change his children’s opinions and actions throughout the story by leading by example and discussing and explaining equal rights and prejudice with them. Likewise‚ he shows the black community that trust and goodness can be found in a white man‚ by defending Tom Robinson to his utmost ability at the trial. Finally‚ Atticus begins‚ through his many efforts
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in this novel as the son of Atticus Finch‚ sister to Jem Finch‚ friend to many‚ and the narrator. The whole story is shown through Scout’s eyes. She recognizes all of the injustice and problems with their society. She learns many lessons from Atticus and her many experiences that she has in Maycomb County. Atticus stood up for a negroe‚ John Robinson‚ who didn’t commit a crime‚ even though everyone was against him; he defended the mockingbird. In the novel Atticus Finch is a lawyer. He is assigned
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to Negroes. One character in particular that portrays this courage is Atticus. Harper Lee shows Atticus’ bravery time and time again‚ never ceasing to surprise her readers with new situations of increasing severity. Never showing any sign that he is in difficulty‚ Atticus shows courage by standing for his beliefs‚ never hesitating when he knows his course‚ and not going with the town’s endless flow of racism. Atticus consistently stood firm while defending his beliefs and morals but never
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Johnson killed by Atticus Finch By: Ms. Driscoll A-‐1 Maycomb’s streets are safe again after “One-Shot Finch” shoots a rabid dog. Sheriff Heck Tate and Atticus Finch responded to a call from the Finches’ housekeeper‚ that there was a mad dog on the loose. Arriving together‚ Finch and Tate recognized Tim Johnson‚ Harry Johnson’s dog‚ weaving down the street in front of the Radley home. At Sheriff Tate’s urging‚ Atticus Finch took the kill shot‚ ending the crisis. Jeremy Finch was the first
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family‚ and they looked down on blacks‚ but back then it was normal‚ but Atticus Finch was the exception in their family‚ he was representing a black man in court‚ by doing this he put his family’s life‚ his life‚ his job‚ his career‚and everything that was important to him. Their cook was a black lady named Calpurnia‚ Atticus thought of her as family‚ but when Aunt Alexandra came to visit‚ she couldn’t believe the way Atticus treated her‚ he
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Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ introduces Jem Finch‚ a young boy living in Maycomb County‚ Alabama- also known as the deep south- during the 1930’s. This is a time when there was extreme amount of racial divide and prejudice. Maycomb is plagued with racism and when a innocent black man named Tom Robinson is put on trial for rape‚ the town begins to show its true colors. Jem’s father‚ Atticus‚ is the lawyer for Tom Robinson. Over the course of the novel Jem matures from being a child
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