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    According to research‚ “Kids raised by authoritative parents are more likely to become independent‚ self-reliant‚ socially accepted‚ responsible‚ academically successful‚ and well behaved.” In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ written by Harper Lee‚ there are demonstrations of both authoritative parenting‚ and these traits that come from this disciplinary style. Atticus’s parenting style could be described as authoritative because he disciplines through guidance and uses reason‚ logic‚ and negotiation. Scout

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    In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a lawyer defending a African American man who was falsely accused of rape. The story is set in the South during the Great Depression. Atticus Finch has been very well known for three main traits being bold‚ being fearful‚ being able to think outside the box. These traits caused others to be effected by him and his actions. Atticus is considered a good role model by the way he carries himself ‚by the way he treats his kids and by the

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    Closing Argument For The Emily Grierson Trial Ladies and gentlemen of the jury the evidence and testimonies that the prosecutors have presented through this trial is falsely accusing my client‚ Ms. Emily Grierson‚ for allegedly murdering Homer Barron. The prosecutors have been desperately trying to imprison someone who is innocent of these allegedly murder charges. There are many holes in the prosecutor’s false accusations against my client Ms. Grierson who in fact is innocent. The prosecutor’s

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    intelligent. Atticus Finch‚ a character in Harper Lee’s well-loved novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ is the most admirable character in the novel. He has all the qualities of an admirable character. He is one of a kind. You could argue that he is not the most admirable character and Scout is. She is brave‚ she is smart‚ she is curious‚ and she is courageous. Scout is admirable; however‚ Atticus is the most admirable because he has raised her and taught her almost everything she knows. Atticus had told her

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    In the novel‚ to Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is portrayed as a virtuous man with lots of integrity. Atticus always had good moral values that he wishes everyone else could have. He was also always a good parent‚ telling Jem and Scout about a strong sense of morality. He even told them that they couldn’t use the word “nigger” or “nigger-lover” even though everyone else does‚ “”Scout‚” said Atticus‚ “nigger-lover is just one of those terms that don’t mean anything--like snot-nose. It’s

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    you doin’ it? To kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Atticus is a white attorney living in Alabama‚ who was appointed to defend Tom Robinson‚ a man accused of raping a white women. At the time there is inequality between whites and blacks. Despite Atticus’s complexion‚ because he’s an attorney & it’s his job is to fight justice‚ he is reasonable and determined to take a stand for Tom Robinson. Initially‚ it makes sense for Atticus to take a stand because of his reasonableness. Atticus is the type of

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    Atticus once said “ You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view”. In this passage you can see Atticus talking to Scout about understanding different people’s point of view. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ there are many examples of never fully understanding what one has gone through until one has lived in someone else’s shoes. Throughout the novel‚ Scout does not think or care about others and what they’re going through; however‚ the only exception

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    In the famous book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ one of the characters is Atticus Finch. The book takes place during the Great Depression which was hard for African Americans. Atticus Finch is very responsible‚ a courageous man‚ and a stern person. A word to describe Atticus Finch would be responsible. His wife died when Jem was six years old and Scout was two years old. Even though he is a single father‚ he tries to balance being there for his kids and being a lawyer. He tries teaching Jemd

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    object of extreme admiration and devotion‚ idol. I think this definition should also include that a hero should have courage and put others before themselves. In To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus Finch demonstrated true heroic qualities. He was admirable and devoted‚ he was brave and put others before himself in a difficult time. Atticus had to overcome many challenges and take many risks. He was a single parent yet he raised his children to be well behaved‚ polite and open minded. To instill something

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    Models With Morals: Atticus’ Positive Influence on Scout Childhood innocence is fleeting—when the world is no longer simply teddy bears and rainbows‚ the mind of a child seeks guidance. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ a young girl by the name of Scout grows up in the narrow minded town of Maycomb‚ Alabama. While the Great Depression wreaks havoc on southern farmers‚ racism runs rampant as the poor white man attempts to assert his non-existent superiority over the black community. With her

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