Mockingbird’‚ Atticus Finch is portrayed as a truly unique individual. Atticus is a morally bound intelligent lawyer who believes in true justice for all. As a father‚ he puts a lot of emphasis on being an excellent role model for his children. The acts of heroism displayed by Atticus are firmly entwined with his beliefs about right and wrong. Even if it means discomfort for him‚ he prefers to follow his conscience and do the right thing. The most obvious heroic feature about Atticus is his sense
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1 The Intelligence of Atticus Finch In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch tells his daughter Scout‚ “‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it’” (Lee 39). Atticus is the most complex and multifaceted character in the novel. While he is an established‚ connected‚ and respected member of the town‚ at the same time he is a unique oddity as far as the residents of Maycomb go. His personality and role in society are clearly
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1/21/13 Atticus Finch Throughout life‚ many amazing individuals enter and leave‚ each having impact and influence on each person they have been around. These people can teach others so much about events or problems that occur in everyday life by both their words and actions. Atticus Finch is one man who any person no matter their age‚ race‚ or background‚ can learn from. If the definition of a “good man” were looked up online‚ the computer would probably suggest to visit a site about Atticus Finch
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Abby Rice 11/7/14 Atticus Finch: An Honest Man & Lawyer In the 1930’s in southern Alabama‚ rape and attempted rape was considered a capital offense. This was just one of the measures taken to ensure the safety of Southern women‚ who in the eyes of men‚ were fragile and innocent. As a result of the Ladies Law‚ men could even be sentenced to jail time for using profane language around a lady. This conservative culture‚ combined with prejudices leftover from the civil
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Atticus Finch Miss Caroline Fisher tells Scout Finch that her father does not know how to teach. Mrs. Fisher was wrong in every sense of the word. Atticus Finch was not only a teacher but an example of what he taught. I think Miss Maudie said it best when Describing Atticus‚ “He’s the same in his house as he is on the public streets.” (87) He was an honorable and upstanding gentleman‚ someone whom everyone looked up to. He teaches his children the biblical principal that all men are created
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What is a hero? In the dictionary a hero is described as an 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
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supposed to be compassionate and willing to fight for justice. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch is a well respected man in the town he lives in called Maycomb County. He is a lawyer who is trying to defend a black man‚ who is accused of raping a white woman. This is such an important case because it is a white man against a black man in court where race is not supposed to matter. Atticus tries his hardest to make the jury believe Tom Robinson is not guilty and has done nothing wrong
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deep south of Alabama. Atticus Finch‚ one of the main characters and one of the best loved characters in American literature is the loving father of Jim and scout. Atticus was assigned to defend a black man in trial where the cards were stacked against him because of his race. Most of the town wanted Tom Robinson‚ the defendant‚ in the electric chair. Since his life was in danger from the town‚ Atticus went down to the county jail to protect and watch after Tom. When Atticus told Jim and Scout he
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Atticus Finch : Role Model to All Alec Graham Period: 4 Everyone needs a role model in life‚ someone to teach them morals and lessons. In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch just happens to be the perfect role model for not only his own children but the entire Maycomb County. He sets examples not only as lawyer‚ but as a father and teaches his children the necessary morals to function as model citizens in society. Atticus was proven as a fantastic lawyer throughout the book‚
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Atticus the Great All the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee have their own interesting characteristics‚ but Atticus is the most intriguing. Atticus is a generous‚ judgmental‚ and wise man. He is the foundation for Jem and Scout. Lee has a bright way of showing that Atticus is a generous man. He is respected by his kids and by mostly everyone in Maycomb County. “When Jem an‘ I fuss Atticus doesn’t ever just listen to Jem’s side of it‚ he hears mine too” (88). These kids learn a lot
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