The Most Courageous Sometimes it is hard to show courage. It does not come easy and is only for the brave. Atticus Finch is a caucasian man living in the 1930’s in Maycomb County. Atticus Finch lives during a time when racism and prejudice towards African Americans is very present in the town. Atticus Finch fights in trial‚ for an African American who is wrongly accused of rape of a young white girl. He is up against a jury filled with all white men during a very prejudice time. In the 1930s it
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Atticus Finch: The Definition of Courage Atticus states that "courage is...when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what" (112). It takes a courageous man to face negative pressures of a society. In the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ a courageous father and lawyer‚ Atticus Finch‚ lives in Maycomb‚ Alabama during the great depression. Atticus demonstrates courage in multiple ways‚ some apparent and some subtle. Atticus first
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pd.7 English 11‚ 5.0 21 March 2001 Atticus the Approved Parent To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee reflects back to the Great Depression in the South. Scout and Jem Finch are siblings who live with their father Atticus Finch in the fictional town of Maycomb. The actions and words of Atticus ’s children reflect his morals and beliefs. Atticus ’s personal integrity‚ good morality‚ and his reasoning ability make him an exceptionally‚ effective parent. Atticus is an individual who is one of the few
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Atticus Finch Character Sketch Harper lee has chosen great characters in ‘‘To Kill a Mockingbird’’. Atticus Finch is one of the main characters with a fair charisma. Atticus have a vigorous personality which influences the whole story thus his views are based on justice‚ wisdom and humanism. He grew up in a town named Maycomb where prevasive poverty was omnipresent therefore he is very respected by all his surroundings‚ and he is especially admired by his family. In case of any troubles or doubts
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seems quite a difficult job. Well‚ Atticus Finch‚ in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird‚ sets an inordinate example of a wonderful father. Atticus went to law school to become a lawyer. He settled in Maycomb County with his two children‚ Jem and Scout. His wife had died previously‚ so the responsibility of total provision fell on his shoulders and their servant‚ Calpurnia. Atticus was a very patient‚ protective‚ and passionate father. Throughout the story‚ we see Jem and Scout fight‚ and get into trouble
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Inference/foreshadowing Jean Louise Finch (Scout) Protagonist - lives with her father and brother and their black cook. Scout is a tomboy character‚ and is also very intelligent. Jeremy Atticus Finch (Jem) Male Character. He is Scout’s brother‚ and acts like a typical American boy‚ always refusing to back down from fights. He matures during the story but still stays close to Scout‚ even though he doesn’t play her games anymore. Atticus Finch First Finch to make a white-collar living;
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Atticus Finch Atticus Finch is one of the most respected and well known men in Maycomb‚ Alabama. In Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” the character Atticus Finch is criticized openly throughout the story‚ but still well respected. He was courageous‚ kind‚ and generous. Many of his actions throughout the novel show him to be brave and courageous‚ since courage is the main theme. He demonstrates this by the way he treats characters throughout the book. He shows true courage by defending Tom
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award-winning novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ the character of Atticus Finch is an archetypal hero. He possesses all the major character traits of a true hero‚ among which the following three are most impressive and dominant: the instinct and ability to protect the weak‚ kindness and courage. Firstly‚ Atticus consistently exhibits an important quality of a hero: protecting the weaker and the disadvantaged. This character trait is evident when Atticus is told that there was a mad dog heading down the main
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Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a man who fights for what he believes in. He is very strong willed and always the one who will stand up for what is right‚ not what the most popular thing is to do. He also is often reffered to as the wisest man in his town. Atticus believes in equality among people. In his mind all people are equal and deserve equal treatment no matter what race they are. Atticus tells Jem and Scout‚ his two children‚ not to judge people until you walk in their shoes. Atticus is also a
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The Truth behind Atticus Finch The wise Daisaku Ikeda once said‚ “It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections”. Focusing on other’s strengths allows one to improve themselves‚ and respect everyone. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch has only complete respect‚ for all whom he meets. He does not see the flaws of others‚ instead‚ he looks up to them for their strengths. Atticus has respect for everyone and treats
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