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    Atticus Finch is one of the most influential characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Atticus works as a lawyer and is the father of Jem, and Scout, the main character of the novel. According to the narrator, Atticus’s wife died when Jem and Scout were very young (Lee 7). Ever since her death, Atticus relies on Calpurnia, the Finch family’s black housekeeper and cook, to help him raise his children. Atticus Finch is well respected by most folks in Maycomb and is probably the only…

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    3 Oscars. It is a notable example of its genre and of its time period; it is groundbreaking in a sense. To Kill a Mockingbird is based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning book of 1961. (IMDb) Atticus Finch plays the role of a lawyer in a small divided racial Alabama town in the 1930s. Mr. Finch is given the opportunity to defend a negro man who is accused of raping a young white woman.…

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    In kill Mockingbird by at by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch makes others inspired by him by being: kind, fair, and successful. To kill a mockingbird is a story about a little girl that lives in the town thriving with racism and strong hate toward her father Atticus Finch supporting an African-American in an unfair trial. Atticus Finch is a father, leader, brother, and son. He lives in Maycomb Alabama working as a lawyer, living in Alabama during the great depression was hard, it was made mostly of…

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    Atticus Finch: The Silent Hero In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, one character stands apart from all other people in the town of Maycomb, Atticus Finch; his best qualities shine through his encounters with the townspeople. Of all of the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is unique in his philosophy, ideals, and moral code. Atticus leaves a lasting impression on everyone he crosses paths with, from his own children, to his neighbors, and even his enemies. Atticus’ desire for…

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    In the introductory chapters of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch comes across as an astute and senile lawyer in his mid fifties with an adoration of literature and a slightly elusive scholarly attitude. Through Chapter 10, this characterization of him undergoes a noticeable transformation as the story progresses and he starts being seen less as mundane and unaccomplished and more as a hero. At the beginning of the novel Atticus’s actions and the physical descriptions the reader…

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    Why Is Jem Finch Wrong

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    In the book “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, it teaches the readers to do the right thing even when the crowd might not follow. Atticus the father of Jem Finch and Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch. He is older then a lot of parents. His kids describe him as a lazy and lame but what they don’t know about him is that what they said is not accurate. Atticus shows that he does the right things even why people or himself don’t aggre. Atticus came a across a dog with rabies, himself did not want to…

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    Atticus Finch Atticus Finch a loyal white man that is defending a colored man. Atticus was a white lawyer that is defending a black man for a something he didn't do. As Tom Robinson trial drew closer to time the more the town of maycomb didn't like Atticus. The town of Maycomb became to not like Atticus but still Respected him because they thought it was wrong for him to defend an African American. Atticus went ahead and done what he thought was right because he knew that if he didn't he would…

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    In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, one of the main characters is found to be a little different than the others. Atticus Finch, father and exceptional lawyer with a soft side, gives huge impact on the storyline while giving life advice along the way. Atticus Finch is a widower and the father of two children. He is one of the more prominent people in Maycomb. Atticus, besides being a father, is one of Maycomb’s lawyers. Unlike other lawyers, Atticus is not affected by race; he agrees with…

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    , religion, or if they have different social standards. Social justice requires respect because if one does not have respect for another the world would fall apart as in fights, riots, and nothing would get accomplished. The character of Atticus Finch demonstrates respect by how he shows kindness to other races, shows his sympathy for other classes in the community, and shows courtesy to social outcasts in the town. Atticus has respect for everyone he generally comes across. Atticus, a…

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    killed. Moreover, he also remains unwilling to fight with Bob Ewell, even after he threatens him and spits in his face. This shows he respected himself and his children’s fate enough to not fight or take note of these threats. To summarize, Mr. Finch is a noble in the community for fighting the threats of racism.…

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