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    Furthermore, Atticus is seen as innocent. He was a gentleman who always treated people with respect and kindness like Boo Radley. He was also seen as a role model to not only his children, but also the town of Maycomb. Atticus Finch was one who treated black people equally and respected them. For an example, he was responsible to take on the case of Tom Robinson who was convicted of raping Bob Ewell’s daughter Mayella. After he accepted to take on this case, he was called a “nigger-lover” (108)…

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    Atticus Finch is one brave man for taking a stand for Tom Robinson. To Kill a Mockingbird is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and is wrote by Harper Lee. Atticus is taking a stand for Tom because he got accused of rape. Tom is a black man that got accused of something he didn't do. Atticus is doing the right thing by taking this stand because he is caring and strict. The first reason that makes sense is that Atticus is caring. This man is caring because of this, Scout,¨ said Atticus. I crawled…

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    How Is Atticus Finch Wise

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    Atticus Finch is a very important man in his town. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Atticus is portrayed as a well-known person that is respected by most people. He is a very wise, determined, and respectful person and he shows these traits various times in the novel. Atticus Finch is such a wise man for always giving his children, Jem and Scout Finch beneficial advice. He tells his kids about life and how they should treat others fairly, and to not use prejudice to define…

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    In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird , the character of Atticus Finch represents Lee’s idea of social justice by demonstrating character , morals / wisdom , and equality as he responds to conflict. In Harpers Lee’s novel , she gives her vision of social justice .The protagonist , Atticus Finch he is a lawyer but mostly are hired by blacks he is an fair and honest man he is compassionate and willing to do his best for justice. Atticus is intelligent because , he has great morals about…

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    Atticus Finch is the knight in shining armor that dwells in Maycomb County. He is the quintessential hero in a “modern” story, defending those who are mocked while being mocked himself and still keeping his head high. His characterization allows the readers to discover that courage isn’t status, it’s doing something one believes is right, though it’s challenging. Through Harper Lee’s portrayal of Atticus when he is in the father, citizen, and lawyer role, this theme is conveyed. A father is an…

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    People are often irresponsible, intolerant, and quick to judge. Atticus Finch is the complete opposite of such person as seen in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird is the fictional story about a young girl named Scout. It is the narrative of a girl being shaped and realizing that not everyone sees things as she does. Throughout the novel, with Atticus’ help, Scout matures in understanding that people and things are not what they seem. As revealed in the…

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    English 9B Atticus Finch Essay 03 March 2016 To Kill a Mockingbird: Atticus Finch Scout said, "It was times like these when I thought my father, who hated guns and had never been to any wars, was the bravest man who ever lived." (Lee 104). In the book To Kill Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is Scout's father. He is a fictional lawyer from Maycomb County in southern Alabama. This quote describes and summarizes Atticus character from Scout's point of view. Atticus Finch is a Christ-like…

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    I am reading To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In this journal, I will be characterizing Atticus. In these chapters I will be characterizing Atticus. Atticus seems to be Hoary or old. Atticus is the best checker player in town. This shows that Jem and Scout are not impressed with their father, because he does not do things that they are interested in. He cannot do most of the activities with them. Even though Jem and Scout love their father, they think that he does not do the same things as…

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    Atticus Finch. Atticus is one of the main characters in the book. He is the father of the narrator. Mr. Finch is also one of the best lawyers in the county. Moreover, Atticus is a courageous character in the story because he defended Tom Robinson (a black man) even when he was almost positive they would lose. Atticus sums up his own definition of courage, he said that “Courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through, no matter what”. Mr. Finch…

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    How Is Jem Finch Brave

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    perspective. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, one can learn from Jeremy Atticus Finch that as one grows, the overall outlook on the world around is going to change. Jem Finch is needed in the story because he matures as the years pass, his younger sister-Scout- really looks up to him, and he is starting to understand the people and the world of 1930’s Maycomb County, Alabama. Jem Finch changes throughout the story by maturing and gaining a lot of perspective especially during…

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