speak to everyone in the same way‚ whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university” - (Albert Einstein). These words reflect the way Atticus Finch‚ protagonist‚ attorney‚ and father in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird‚ lives his life. There is no difference to him in regards to race‚ social status‚ or gender. Atticus Finch is an admirable gentleman who demonstrates intelligence and respectfulness throughout the Tom Robinson trial and his interactions with people who
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Atticus Finch is a single father of two children‚ Scout and Jem. Although he is openly criticized because he defended a black man in court‚ he is still greatly respected. Here are the reasons why. Atticus Finch is very smart‚ and brave. When Tom Robinson was moved to the Maycomb jail‚ Atticus knew people would try to kill Tom. Thus being said Atticus went to the jail and waited. When a group of men arrived Atticus stood his ground‚ and without raising a finger‚ he made the men leave. This shows
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family‚ and they looked down on blacks‚ but back then it was normal‚ but Atticus Finch was the exception in their family‚ he was representing a black man in court‚ by doing this he put his family’s life‚ his life‚ his job‚ his career‚and everything that was important to him. Their cook was a black lady named Calpurnia‚ Atticus thought of her as family‚ but when Aunt Alexandra came to visit‚ she couldn’t believe the way Atticus treated her‚ he
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needed…”(113-114‚ 116). His love of battle is really displayed when his men sleep and he’s too excited for the fight that’s about to come. “That night Beowulf and his men stay inside Herot. While his men sleep Beowulf lies awake‚ eager to meet with Grendel.” (editor’s note pg. 48). Beowulf’s love of battle truly comes to light when he fights the dragon. “...roared out a battle cry‚ / A call so loud and clear that it reached through / The hoary rock‚ hung in the dragon’s /
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you can see that Scout is an extremely dynamic character. At some points she seems like her normal 6 to 9 year old self‚ but throughout the book Scout shows herself as a very mature‚ wise adult. A prime example of these two personalities clashing is in the diction that Lee uses toward the end of the book when Boo Radley is saying goodnight to Jem after the Ewell attack and Scout narrates‚ “I was beginning to learn his body English” (Lee 372). This small dialogue shows both of Scouts personalities in
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understanding describes Atticus‚ he efforts to understand the best in people. Atticus represents an intelligent figure for readers; He endures the characteristic of patience‚ moreover he does not appear angry often. In addition‚ Mr. Finch introduces himself as a modest individual‚ he attempts his best not to show off in any way. However‚ Atticus reveals lenience towards the children‚ he does not enjoy punishing them. Mr. Finch usually seems easy-going‚ when readers notice Atticus out of character‚ they
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To Kill a Mockingbird “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around it” says Atticus.(Lee‚ 30) In Harper Lee’s‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ racism is shown as a big part through the eyes of a modest little girl named Scout. Scout learns numerous things by trying to learn something from another person’s perspective. She tries to think of things that could have happened if racism didn’t exists and how people would
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than eating fruits and vegetables one by one. This is the reason juicing has become very popular. All of us are now living in a world that is filled with saturated fats‚ sugars‚ and all other types of fattening food you can imagine. This has brought about excessive obesity rates as well as an enormous volume of coronary disease all over the country. I used to be someone that could eat anything and have it not affect me in any way. I have always had a high calorie diet full of sugars and saturated fats
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of art created in c. 480-470 BC. This sculpture is a beautiful piece of a soldier who has fallen. His sculpture is very bold. This art piece is a fallen warrior trying to get up. The sculpture is broad and is very long.It is very emotional with it being very injured. The sculpture
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-Luigi Pirandello‚ this quote is relatable to Atticus in How to kill a mockingbird. Atticus was the most intriguing character because he is able to see from different perspectives‚ he is wise‚ and treats everyone equally. Atticus has a far vision‚ he is able to see the fact from different perspectives. Atticus and Scout are sitting at the porch and Scout is telling him how she doesn’t want to go to school. “First of all‚ if you can learn a simple trick‚ scout‚ you’ll learn to get along with all kinds
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