(Gayton) Novel made in 1960’s, “To Kill a Mockingbird” introduced us to Atticus Finch. His dedication to his family made him an open-minded, obligated man full of integrity. He models to his children the rights and wrongs of life. He just want Scout and Jem to live a successful, intelligent life. Atticus did what was right at all times. He always showed respect and modeled a man of civilization to his family. Atticus was a defense attorney for the Montgomery courtroom. At this time period, most non-African Americans were extremely bias. If anything was held against a black man, he would automatically be charged due to discrimination. Atticus was notified of a rape case defended by an African American defendant (Tom Robinson). Atticus knew that this case was almost unbeatable, but he still took it. Even though he knew people would hate him for it and label him as a “nigger lover”. He didn’t care of what everybody thought, as long as he did the right thing. He still
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He didn’t treat or judge anyone in a rude manner to to their race. He looked at all citizens the same; white or black. He even had an African American maid named Calpurnia. Even though his blood sister doesn’t approve of Calpurnia, Atticus still treats Calpurnia like she is part of the family. Atticus never judged people by their appearance or race. He taught his children the same matters of respect. He was also such a considerate, helpful person. Such a dependable and constrained man. After a couple of years of law school, he invested his earnings into his brother’s school education. Atticus was the complete opposite of selfish. He was the type to help everyone else before he worry about himself. This is the role that every family man should take after. This novel “To kill a Mockingbird” modeled to the world how a family man should operate and manage his family. Hopefully others learn from Atticus’s
He didn’t treat or judge anyone in a rude manner to to their race. He looked at all citizens the same; white or black. He even had an African American maid named Calpurnia. Even though his blood sister doesn’t approve of Calpurnia, Atticus still treats Calpurnia like she is part of the family. Atticus never judged people by their appearance or race. He taught his children the same matters of respect. He was also such a considerate, helpful person. Such a dependable and constrained man. After a couple of years of law school, he invested his earnings into his brother’s school education. Atticus was the complete opposite of selfish. He was the type to help everyone else before he worry about himself. This is the role that every family man should take after. This novel “To kill a Mockingbird” modeled to the world how a family man should operate and manage his family. Hopefully others learn from Atticus’s