Scout is by far an interesting and unordinary child in the novel of To Kill a Mockingbird. She is the main character and narrator of the story. She is the youngest child of Atticus Finch who is a lawyer and Scout also has an older brother named Jem. What makes Scouts character so special is that she changes her qualities throughout the novel. In the beginning of the novel Scout is an innocent and kind-hearted six-year old girl‚ only because she has not encountered the true evils of the world. As
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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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to do something courageous. Atticus has courage because he is brave enough to do what is brave enough to do what is right with grace and while being under pressure. Like many great and successful books written over time‚ Harper Lee’s novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ contains many characters with great characteristics. Atticus has many qualities about himself that makes him one of the novel’s favorite characters. Boldness‚ talent‚ and fortitude are traits that makes Atticus a model of courage in‚ To Kill
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Maycomb in the early 1930’s. The main character is Scout (Jean Louise Finch)‚ who is the daughter of Atticus Finch and the sister of Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch). At a young age‚ Scout and Jem lost their mother. This left Atticus to raise the two children with the help from his cook‚ Calpurnia. However‚ there are many other unique characters in this novel. Yet‚ it is evident that none of them measure up to Atticus. Since the novel has been published‚ Atticus has been admired by many. His wisdom captivates
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Character Portrait – Scout Jean Louise Finch‚ also known as Scout‚ is one of the main characters in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”‚ this story is seen through her perspective. Scout is an innocent‚ ignorant‚ young girl who lives with her father‚ Atticus and brother Jem in Alabama‚ Maycomb County. Scout is quite special amongst her town; from her personal qualities; tomboyish behaviour due to the parenting style of Atticus‚ and her social position from her being the daughter of a respected lawyer
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darkness and the love that drives out hate? To Kill a Mocking Bird is beautifully written by Harper Lee. This story takes its place in the 1930’s in the small town of Maycomb‚ Alabama. Jem and Scout Finch are very adventurous young children. Therefore‚ Atticus Finch their widowed father‚ has a difficult job. Nevertheless‚ Mr. Finch does achieve significant help with the children from the Negro maid‚ Calpurnia. During the 1930’s many people are prejudice towards the Negros. The Finch family is not. They
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comes into play. Atticus Finch from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird was in the same situation. He chooses to help. This is why Atticus’ most valuable virtue was his integrity. Atticus was tolerant of all the members of Maycomb County. He demonstrates his tolerance when Walter Cunningham stays for dinner‚ ”(Walter) poured syrup on his vegetables with a very generous hand” (32). Scout then protests about the amount of syrup that had been used by Walter. Atticus understands why he did it‚ Walter
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characters such as Atticus Finch‚ Arthur ’Boo’ Radley‚ Aunt Alexandra‚ Scout Finch‚ Jem Finch‚ Tom Robinson‚ Mr. Dolphus Raymond‚ etc.. However‚ Scout Finch is a character that has sparked my interest. The novel is written from Scout’s point of view. Scout is a young girl who has a very interesting train of thought‚ capturing my attention with her blunt‚ naïve point of view. Along with the capturing story‚ Harper Lee takes us on a subtle journey of seeing Scout mature and learn more about the abhorrence
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The Truth behind Atticus Finch The wise Daisaku Ikeda once said‚ “It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections”. Focusing on other’s strengths allows one to improve themselves‚ and respect everyone. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch has only complete respect‚ for all whom he meets. He does not see the flaws of others‚ instead‚ he looks up to them for their strengths. Atticus has respect for everyone and treats
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Lindsay McManus Mr. Flanagan AP English 11 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
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