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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Is Lord Capulet a Good Father? In the tragedy‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ William Shakespeare wrote that Juliet married Romeo without the consent of her father‚ Lord Capulet. Without Lord Capulet having that knowledge‚ it was reasonable for him to find a husband for his daughter. When he was angry with Juliet for not being happy about the arrangement of marrying Paris‚ it was rude to yell at her the way he did. He had no thoughts on how she would feel‚ and did what he thought would be best‚ thinking of nobody
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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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Louise Finch. The main character‚ Atticus Finch plays an important role throughout the novel. His wisdom‚ words and actions help guide the town through the harsh times of prejudice and injustice. He demonstrates powerful leadership through his three different roles as a father‚ a lawyer and a noble citizen of the town. As a father‚ Atticus is a great leader in his own household. Not only does he teach his children verbally but he teaches them by setting a good example as a role-model. He accepts
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Why does a daughter need a good dad? Fathers have a tremendous influence in their daughter’s lives. The research shows that daughters need their fathers and this influence determines a great deal of how the future will go. There is something special about the father/daughter relationship. I am the daddy of two very awesome little girls so I have firsthand experience and a keen appreciation for this subject. I want my daughters to have the best start in life possible. The responsibility I feel
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a Mockingbird In To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch was a well-respected man and known for sticking with his beliefs. In the novel‚ Atticus agreed to defend a black man named Tom Robinson‚ who has been accused of raping Mayella Ewell‚ a white woman. Tom’s trial began in the summer during the early 1930s‚ of Maycomb‚ Alabama. At the trial itself‚ Atticus provided clear evidence that the victim‚ Mayella Ewell and her father‚ Bob‚ are lying. Despite the evidence proving Tom’s innocence
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family that lives in a little town called Maycomb. Atticus is Scout and Jem’s father‚ they do not have a mother‚ but they do have a nanny/housekeeper named Calpurnia who keeps them out of trouble. They are growing up during the depression‚ but are two of the happiest kids in Maycomb. They see many different things going on around town‚ some things they do and don’t understand. They grow up and mature throughout the book and by the end‚ have a good understanding of who the people in their town really
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ESSAY “Atticus is a failure both as a lawyer and a father”. Discuss. Atticus instilled his morals as a lawyer deeply into his children. Teaching them respect‚ equality and to always to their best. Any lawyer which represents their clients with these morals is no failure. Atticus taught his children these things as he wishes for his children to grow up with respect for everyone just as he has. Atticus was not a failure as both a lawyer and parent. Atticus wants to bring his children up with
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skin color and to self worth; someone who stands up for blacks. That person is Atticus Finch; father to the main characters Scout and Jem‚ and lawyer in Maycomb County. Lawyer in the Tom Robinson rape case‚ Atticus‚ a white‚ defended a black‚ never before seen in this society. However‚ even with losing the case‚ Atticus by himself sparks a new idea in the minds of the civilians of Maycomb; equal rights. In addition‚ Atticus also throughout the book has a family to take care of. He displays himself to
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novel showed that not everyone sees things the same way or understands why some people do the things they do. Atticus teaches Scout that sometimes breaking the rules is necessary‚ Jem realizes with great power comes great responsibility‚ and that violence is never the answer. In chapter three when Scout gets home from school‚ she is ranting to Atticus about her day regarding her Miss Caroline and Walter Cunningham.
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