Joseph Crespino argues that Atticus Finch felt the need to take the case and help Tom Robinson who was "naïve" because, of his paternalistic side. (Crespino The Strange Career of Atticus Finch, JSTOR.com) To justify this idea of paternalism he says, " Tom Robinson is sweetly innocent and naïve; Atticus feels a moral responsibility to defend him, as the novel's tide attests, because a black man accused in the Jim Crow South was as helpless as a mockingbird." In chapter ten of To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus says, "… Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” (Lee,) Marie Failinger, the author of Gentleman as Hero:…
Atticus Finch used ethos, pathos, logos, anaphoras, and rhetorical questions in his closing argument to make the jury think about their opinion based on the evidence. He uses these to persuade the jury to believe that Tom was in fact innocent. He appealed to the jury's sense of reason, logic, emotions, and the overall appeal of the speaker or writer himself. He makes the jury think about the facts, and think about the credibility of Bob and Mayella side of the story. Even though the facts show that Tom Robinson is innocent the jury still found him guilty.…
Atticus does not believe that anybody can be fundamentally good or bad. He believes that everybody can change, and that even the worst people among us can let go of evil. This is shown throughout the novel, as he demonstrates how he views that men can be equal. While in the courthouse, he voices that “There is one way in which all men are equal- there is one human institution where a stupid man is the equal of an Einstein. That institution is a court.”…
Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the jury. We are here today to address the case of Alexandra Finch versus Atticus J. Finch. The plaintiff is seeking legal custody of Scout and Jem Finch, on the allegation that their father is a neglectful and absent guardian, therefore rendering him unfit to raise them. My client should continue to have legal custody of his children for he provides them with adequate care and useful life lessons.…
He courageously stands up for what he thinks is right all on his own. Even with the danger of hurting his own family. In the end of the novel Atticus does not end up winning the case. Although he doesn 't win the case he wins so much more. Throughout the entire book Atticus wanted to set a great example for his children.…
Just like the mockingbird, Atticus never harms a single soul in his life and never will either due to his high maturity level. He is a really respectful character. Atticus also gives the Tom Robinson case 110% effort even tho there is a huge chance that he will be charged as guilty. Also when Bob Ewell spits in Atticus’ face Atticus did nothing but stare him into the eyes and wipe it off. Atticus is just a perfect character to represent the mockingbird in the story.…
Atticus first off is pure. He does not play poker. Many people who play poker get into lots of trouble and, cannot control money. Atticus not playing poker shows that he refuses to live a dirty life and to make his life now, count. Another thing is he has never drank or smoke.…
“If you can’t make sacrifices for your kids, you don’t deserve ‘em. A true parent would give their life and their very last breath!” - Unknown. A good part of TKAM centers on Scout and Jem’s life and what they learn as their father raises them.…
In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch says “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” I chose to shadow my mom at her office for three days to get a better understanding of what she does for a living, consider her point of view. All I knew was that she traveled across the world quite a bit and that she dealt with a lot of different people. I already understood what my dad did because I sometimes help around his office but have never had the opportunity to spend time with my mom at work, to walk around in her world. When my mom found out about the assignment, she asked what I thought she did at work…
This is a good example of one of the life lessons he has taught us. Atticus cares the most about his children, consequently he holds them to the same standards as he holds himself. An example can be found when he believes that Jem is the one who killed Mr. Ewell so he is willing make Jem own up to his crime and face…
He does not take advantage of people because of how rich or poor they are such as when he allowed Mr. Cunningham to stop giving him crops because he has paid him enough. Finally, because Atticus does not judge people based on their skin color such as when he allowed Calpurnia to stay with him because she is “part of the family” This shows integrity. Taking on the task of defending a colored man in such a racist town is very challenging but Atticus intended to do his best for his client. After the trial, everyone in the courtroom stands in respect as he…
The Model Parent Atticus Finch is the father of the protagonist Scout and her brother Jem in the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. It is definitely evident that he is a good parent to his two children. Atticus is an exemplary father due to his sense of fairness and his good morals. First and foremost, Atticus Finch is a very fair man to his children because he always takes their opinions into account.…
Atticus Finch’s Strengths and Weaknesses Regardless of one’s personality and actions, every character possesses some type of strength and weakness that make them unique. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Nelle Harper Lee the character Atticus Finch is a father who has been known for his appreciable qualities as a father, but he is not the perfect father. Atticus does have an inferior trait that devalues his status as the perfect father.…
Atticus always tries to provide his kids with the correct answer and alway give them a wise answer for anything they need. Atticus does what right even when he knows the wrong is going to happen in the end. That 's why he takes Tom case and fights for his equal rights all the way to the end of his life. He thinks that each and every person should be seen equally that why when someone calls you a nigger lover, in his mind that person it just misguided. It does not hurt him he really just feels sorry for these kinds of people because that can 't realize the simple act of being equal and kind.…
Atticus Finch is a good father, a good neighbor, and a good lawyer. Atticus Finch, a character in Harper Lee’s novel To kill A Mockingbird is one of the best hero . He power is not fighting crime and having a super power, but his power is simply being kind and fighting for what is and should be right. He listens to both side of the story and believes that everyone was created equally. Atticus Finch is a good father, a good neighbor, and a good lawyer.…