in the novel: “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The ideal behavior‚ in reference to these concepts‚ is shown by Atticus Finch‚ who as the father of Scout Finch (the narrator) and her brother Jem‚ represents the responsibility‚ justice‚ wisdom and the voice of conscience in the book. Through the outlook‚ behavior and comments of Atticus‚ the author introduces an optimistic gentleman‚ who’s worldview makes the reader realize and reflect on the
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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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Atticus Finch Throughout chapters 1-17 in To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch is shown as a very courageous and non-judgemental person. At times in the book he is also a very caring father but he can be strict at times. His name‚ Atticus is also a very polite man and always shows courtesy to the people he meets. Many people that live in Maycomb know Atticus is a gentleman and is very polite. He also has a conscience when he says that if he didn’t defend a Negro then he would be ashamed and wouldn’t
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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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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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In what ways do Atticus Finch and Robert Ewell differ and what do they have in common? Atticus Finch and Robert Ewell are two very different characters‚ but are similar in some ways. They both live in Maycomb‚ Alabama‚ but are respected differently in their communities as Atticus is seen as a brave and courageous man‚ while Robert Ewell is seen as a drunken coward. Atticus ‘lives on the main residential street in town’‚ and Robert Ewell lives in ‘what was once a negro cabin’‚ but it is
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My favorite novel is Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. I have the upmost respect for Atticus Finch‚ and he is a character I strive to be because he is respectable‚ fair‚ and compassionate. This being said‚ here are the top 10 ways I am resemble my favorite novel character‚ Atticus Finch . 1) Atticus Finch answers his children’s questions honestly. I am a very honest person; however‚ this does not mean I am intentionally harsh or rude. I do not jump into conservations just to give my opinion
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Lee. The main character‚ Atticus Finch illustrates moral courage‚ where it has taught me to do the right thing despite the risk of hostile consequences. To Kill a Mocking bird showed me potential of moral courage. I was assigned to read To Kill a Mockingbird. It took me two hours to finish it because it was so intriguing with suspense. It takes place in a racist white community of Maycomb‚ Alabama. Atticus Finch‚ a wealthy lawyer and a father of Jem and Scout Finch. Atticus agrees to
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Scout Finch is a young girl who has no clue of the racism and segregation present in her world. She was born in a time where African Americans weren’t respected by many white people‚ but her father is someone who goes against that. Atticus Finch is a very well liked lawyer‚ until he takes up the case of Tom Robinson‚ a black man accused of assaulting Mayella Ewell. The Ewell’s claims of Tom Robinson assaulting her all seemed a little fishy‚ but Robinson was wrongly accused of the crime and was sent
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Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer and devoted father‚ is an intelligent man whose wisdom‚ consistency‚ and ability to see past the ill in people prove him to be a respectable and exemplary father. He teaches his children and the people of Maycomb how to stand up for one’s belief in the face of prejudice and ignorance even when faced with the possibility of being looked down upon and scorned. His personality and character is retained throughout the entire book‚ making him an ideal moral guide and voice of conscience
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