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    that can truly represent this is Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. He has so many amazing; inspiring qualities it is hard to only describe him in a few. Throughout the novel‚ Atticus’ qualities shine more overcoming and bright. Who would not look up to a person like Atticus? He shows so many traits such as being: fair‚ courageous‚ and calm. These are only some of the traits that Atticus can use as a lawyer and admirable father in Maycomb. One of Atticus’ best traits is his fairness to all

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    I am just about to arrive at the Finch house. Atticus seemed very distressed over the phone when he had rang me up. I was weary of what to expect upon my arrival. When I had pulled up in the driveway‚ I had seen Dr. Reynolds explaining to the family about Jem’s conditions. It has seem that he had been attacked. Scout was involved as well. Jem had a bump on his head and a broken arm. Scout seemed to be in good condition disregarding her own bump. Upon my investigation‚ I had found different pieces

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    In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch’s choice to represent Tom Robinson and completely fulfill his duties in a rape case has many severe consequences. Three of them are‚ Scout and Jem being ridiculed by their peers‚ Tom Robinson’s death‚ and Scout and Jem being attacked by Bob Ewell. As a result of Atticus’ decisions‚ Scout and Jem were mocked by their peers. An example of this was during Scout’s fight with Cecil Jacobs. Scout shares her experience with her brother‚ Jem‚ saying‚

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    to his family and his countrymen that he was returning to the Philippines to show by example that Filipinos knew how to die for principles. This is the letter he wanted us to read‚ a letter that will illustrate to anti-Rizal advocates why Rizal is our national hero: “The step that I have taken‚ or am about to take‚ is undoubtedly very risky‚ and it is unnecessary to say that I have pondered on it a great deal. I know that everyone is opposed to it but I realize also that no one knows what goes on

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    Hero John Cena is who I picked for this project because I truly believe‚ that he is a hero. He was born on April 23‚ 1977‚ in West Newbury‚ Massachusetts. His father is John Cena sr. and his mother is Carol Cena. He also has four brothers‚ and their names are‚ Matt‚ Dan‚ Sean‚ and Steve Cena. John Cena is a hero because he does so much for the community‚ he works day in‚ and day out‚ and is not stopping anytime soon. He even donates to foundations and charities‚ which is really generous of him to

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    are missing out on a lot. But it’s fine. I’ll try to fill you in as much as I can about the series. Percy Jackson is the main character of the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" book series written by Rick Riordan. I will be discussing why I chose Percy as my epic hero. My reasons? He has saved the world not once‚ but twice. He has gone on many quests/ journeys. He was even offered immortality by the king of all gods; Zeus himself! Every reader who has read the series can easily point out that

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    Lee includes the contradictory characters Atticus and Alexandra. These siblings have identifiable similarities and differences. Atticus and Alexandra are similar in various ways. One similarity is the want to lead Jem and Scout into the right direction‚ but how they do it is in a different way. Atticus will lead them to the right paths‚ but Alexandra wants to shape the kids into her own image. Another similarity is they both listen to the radio. See‚ Atticus gets his news from the newspaper‚ so he

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    Atticus is considerate and wise. He is considerate for three reasons; the first is because he always makes sure his kids are safe. When Uncle Jack gave the kids their air- rifles‚ Atticus would not teach them how to use it. When the rabid dog was on their street‚ Atticus made sure his kids were safe‚ and he killed the dog to keep everyone safe. Another reason he is considerate is because he makes sure his kids grow up having manners. When Mrs. Dubose wanted Jem to come read to her‚ Atticus made him

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    Atticus‚ throughout the novel Throughout the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ although Atticus Finch appears to be a loving and caring father‚ he proves himself to be more of a friend through the eyes of his children. The author‚ Harper lee‚ created Atticus to be a loyal friend to Jem Finch and Scout Finch. Atticus has potential to be a friend to his children because‚ first of all‚ the children call him by his first name. Secondly‚ he seldom scolds his children. Atticus has little or no

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    Language Arts‚ 6 19 October‚ 2010 Why Taylor Lautner is Not Your Hero “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.”(Bob Dylan) This quote is a compelling thought for me. It has the ability to make you sit back and think about not only about heroes‚ butwhat true heros are. Heroes are the people that stand out from the crowd and show heroic character traits through their actions. I believe heroes are not the typical stereotype of a “hero” that we usually think of.

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