by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch shows courage by standing up for his beliefs and by respecting values that he does not share. “To Kill a Mockingbird” takes place in 1930’s Alabama‚ where racism and segregation were accepted as social norms. Lawyer Atticus Finch defended “Negro” Tom Robinson in court‚ whom Mr. Ewell accused of raping his daughter. People considered defending a black man in court against a white man as a disgrace to the lawyer‚ his family and community. While Atticus talked to his brother
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her father‚ Atticus‚ being a major influence in her development. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the hypocrisy of the town is responsible for the maturation of Scout. The white people of Maycomb base their
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Atticus is one of the few people in Maycomb who is not prejudice. He does his job well as he is not afraid to stand up against what the society like. "I am simply defending a Negro-his name is Tom Robinson." Atticus is saying this quite proudly‚ showing respect towards the Negros. This states to us‚ the role model that he is. Atticus is always teaching his kids good morals‚ moreover how to think. "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you
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a Mockingbird is about Atticus Finch and his values. Discuss whether this is true and how Harper Lee has crafted Atticus as the main character. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird it is true that it has been crafted to be focused around Atticus Finch and his values. Atticus shows many values throughout the book‚ such as justice‚ respect‚ corage‚ equality between white and black people‚ and being a good father for Scout and Jem Finch‚ which comes under responsibility. Atticus is also the moral main
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Atticus approach to parenting when you first start reading the book‚ seems like a mean and rude parent. But as you keep reading and learn from what time period his kids grow up in and what type of town the live. Which his way of parenting makes his kids understand how life goes around Maycomb‚ Alabama. If he didnt parent with the “love‚ hate” relationship they would have a tough time when they hear all of the hateful and rude comments made about others around town. It might not seem like it but
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feeling. Would you stand up for someone if it meant people would dislike you? Atticus‚ from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird said “People generally see what they look for and hear what they listen for.” He knows that people won’t want to believe that tom is innocent but he still tries. Atticus understands hardships and will stand up for anyone who needs it. Everyone in life has to make a sacrifice. In this case Atticus gave up is reputation. The way he took pride in sticking up for a man of color
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in it(Page 33 To Kill A Mocking Bird)This statement made by atticus reflects his views on prejudice and justice. The aim of this discussion is to show the different perspectives and views of some of the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird. The three points of view that I will present in my discussion of this statement are: Bob Ewells extreme prejudices towards blacks‚ Atticuss fairness and Boo Radleys innocence. Atticus Finch‚ father of Jem and Scout is the fairest citizen of Maycomb a tired old town
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Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a story which includes racism but is a emotional life changing book at the same time. Along the story‚ we discover‚ with our narrator scout‚ what atticus‚ who is a lawyer and the father of scout‚ is going through and how he and his children are facing many threats to stop what he is doing- protecting a black man who is accused of rape that goes by the name of Tom Robinson. Most readers would suspect that he would give up his ground and surrender to the town‚
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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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there were some who showed courage for black people. In the book to Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer‚ shows courage by choosing to defend Tom Robinson‚ a black person‚ through Atticus’ moral values of equality. Atticus Finch displays courage by choosing to defend Tom Robinson in court. First‚ Atticus takes a case that no other lawyer would want to take because of racism. Atticus takes the case because he
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