Page 1 Composition One The Philosophy of Life The character “Atticus Finch” in Harper Lee’s book To Kill a Mocking Bird is a person who is very mature and very wise. In this book he has a “Philosophy of Life.” Atticus’s philosophy is taught to his children in several different ways. He also teaches his philosophy to many other people. This philosophy of life is that one should not judge until they are in the other person’s shoes‚ meaning they should not judge the other person until they know what
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Very few authors able to introduce real life themes like Harper Lee. The Los Angeles Times calls Lees Pulitzer Prize winning novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ “Memorable… Vivid… a gentle persuasive‚ humor and a glowing goodness.” This is entirely true because Lee is able to introduce various conflicts that happen in present time. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Lee denounces prejudice and racist people. Lee tries to open humanities eyes so it won’t make the same mistakes it made
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the Man‚ the Lawyer‚ the Father‚ Atticus Finch. Lawyers are people who have many traits- people expect them to be cunning‚ deceiving‚ and intimidating. In to kill a mockingbird written by Harper Lee there is an exception to this rule. His name is Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer who constantly shows the type of man he really is. He does not judge people by their skin color‚ age‚ or appearance. He takes care of his two kid— Jem and Scout—without a wife. Atticus defends what is right to him and does not get
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Atticus Finch is a heroic character in To Kill A Mockingbird. A hero is a person who is known for certain achievements and qualities. Atticus is known for many qualities he displayed during the novel‚ as well as various achievements. This makes him a heroic character. Atticus Finch is a hero because he defended a black man in court‚ proved his abilities and intelligences‚ and cared for everybody equally. During a time when black people were thought to be lower than white people‚ Atticus defended
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Walking in Their Shoes Many authors utilize symbolism in their stories or novels for several reasons. Ideas‚ objects‚ and characters can be related to these symbols to add a deeper meaning to the story. Writers can use these symbols to communicate a more profound impression than what they actually engrave on the pages. These unique symbols also help readers relate scenes from the book to other main ideas or stories. Some authors even link these symbols into the title of the book even if some
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novel To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus is the father of two children‚ Jem‚ and Scout. In the novel Atticus is a lawyer who is representing a colored man. The idea of a white man representing a colored man causes a lot of controversy between him and his children throughout the town. Through all the rumors‚ and arguments Atticus continues to keep a good mindset and continues to be a good example to Jem and Scout. Atticus appears to try to be a role model to his children. In To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus
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To Kill a Mockingbird In the book “To kill a mockingbird”‚ the character Atticus is criticized openly through the whole book. Although Atticus is criticized he is a very respected man throughout the town of maycomb. Why is this true? What makes him an admirable character? I’ll tell you why Atticus is so looked up to and why he is such a respected man‚ in the following text. Even though he is criticized‚ Atticus has managed to stay a respected man in the town of maycomb. How? Or better yet why
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Harper Lee’s novel‚ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ explores many aspects of change through the understanding of individuals and the effects of racial discrimination. The protagonist of the novel is a young girl named Scout who is the daughter of Atticus Finch‚ a model for justice. The book is written from her perspective to express the innocence of a child and how strong morals can expose them to a cruel world. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ conveys meaningful lessons through the eyes of Scout that she begins
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Throughout the book‚ readers are shown Atticus’ high morals and values and the events in chapter 15 only explore that further. In this chapter‚ Atticus chooses to put himself in harm’s way in order to do what is right‚ hence displaying moral courage. After the fellow townsfolk warn him of a lynch mob‚ the lawyer takes it upon himself to protect his client – Tom Robinson – from the racist mob. He goes out of his way to travel to the town late at night and unarmed‚ leaving himself very vulnerable.
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In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch’s purpose at the current time was to persuade the jury that Tom Robinson was an innocent man‚ Tom was black field worker that had been accused of beating and raping a young girl‚ and at the time‚ 1930s‚ if a black man was accused of doing anything to white female‚ they were found guilty‚ plain and simple. But Atticus uses‚ pathos ethos and logos during his speech to the jury‚ which allows him to effectively demonstrate the real aspects of his personality
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