In the fictional life of Scout Finch‚ a six-year-old girl living in 1930’s Maycomb‚ Alabama‚ life is changing and her perceptions of her beloved town and family is evolving. In the book‚ “To Kill a Mockingbird‚” we are invited to enter Scout’s mind‚ years later‚ and recount a time in her life where she was forced to grow and change as challenges came her way. Scout recalls a time where Atticus Finch‚ Scout’s father‚ is appointed to represent an African American man who has been accused of raping
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January 14‚ 2013 The Analysis Of Atticus Finch Connor leadston Mr.Langevin ENG2D Kind and understanding‚ respected and wise‚ strict but fair. Atticus Finch is everything a father should be. A man that is strong and courageous‚ he is Jem and Scouts hero. He is their teacher‚ their proctor and their friend. He is very responsible and cares for them with all his heart. These are the things
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father‚ Bob Ewell. During court‚ Atticus interrogates both Bob Ewell and his daughter‚ gaining information to help prove his case. As Mr. Finch questions Mayella Ewell‚ he acknowledges her as Miss Mayella‚ demonstrating his politeness. However‚ Mayella thinks that Atticus is mocking her by referring to her as Miss Mayella; at this point‚ Judge Taylor explains‚ “Mr. Finch is always courteous to everybody” (Lee 243). Therefore‚ Atticus treats all of the witnesses‚ including ones he is opposing‚ equally.
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The crunch of the leaves was therapeutic to me as I walk down the lonely path of the forest. All was quiet until I heard what sounded to be an almost-thirteen-year-old boy scream “Run‚ Scout! Run! Run!‚” I knew I had to act fast. The pulsing of my head has never been louder as I ran down the trail to see the source of the scream the only thing I could think about was what I was going to see or do when I get to the scene. It was blur.. the adrenaline in me made me run faster than I ever did in my
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What is the subject matter of economics? What role does the “division of labour” play in defining this subject matter? Quoting Michael Yates‚ “The subject matter of economics is the production and distribution of output…” (Yates‚ 2003). So what does this say to me? Simplifying‚ this says to me that Economics is a way of explaining the world. With studies dating as far back as Aristotle’s interest in the various forms of state‚ how can one ever fully understand the complexities of economic
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Atticus Finch reveals the theme of the novel which is in order to make a change it takes sacrifice and hard work‚ along with determination. Mr. Finch sacrifices many things including his time‚ his pride‚ and he and his family’s safety. Atticus is a selfless character who surprises you multiple times in the novel and is a revolutionist in Maycomb. He plays a major part in the storyline as one of the main protagonists. Atticus is introduced as the widower father of Jem and Scout‚ his two young kids whose
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story is based around the Finch family it consists of Atticus‚ Jem‚ Scout‚ Aunt Rachel and Calpernia. Atticus the father is put into a hard pressed situation when the judge appoints Atticus to defend Tom Robinson‚ the black man accused of raping a white girl. The whole town is against Atticus defending Tom and their whole family Is taking a verbal beating from members of the town that don’t like blacks people. The following paragraphs are going to be aimed at Jem Finch the oldest son who is starting
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Name: Phan Thuy An ID number: 1157060004 Class: Writing D YOUNG PEOPLE CANNOT TEACH OLD GENERATION ANYTHING. V.I.Lenin said that “Learn‚ learn more and more”. It means that people should study incessantly in spire of their age. Therefore‚ old people also need to learn more knowledge. They can learn from books‚ their predecessor‚ or even from their offsprings. However‚ there is a statement that only old people teach the young and there is no the opposite direction. In my opinion‚ it is a bad
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Parenting of Atticus Finch Atticus Finch is a single father of two children‚ Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch isn’t the same as the rest of the fathers. Atticus was a good role model to his children. Atticus Finch treated his children with care‚ estimate‚ and equality. He taught his children to be wise and have morals‚ as well as teaching them right against wrong. Atticus would try his best to do the best thing in order for his children to learn. Atticus told Scout‚ “You have to put yourself
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of this. She was shoved into fame at a young age and is now trying to outgrow her Disney Channel reputation. Young girls need someone they can idolize without getting the wrong message. The old Miley was a great role model for young girls‚ unlike the new fame crazed Miley. The old Miley Cyrus was a great role model for young impressionable girls. Back in an 2009 interview‚ Miley Cyrus said “Drugs are for idiots and i’m never going to be that person.” The old Miley also said no to smoking. "I would
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