One of the main characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee is Atticus Finch. He is a lawyer and the father of Jem and Scout. Soon after his nine-year-old daughter, Scout, was born, his wife died, so Atticus is a single parent in his late forties. In “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Atticus defends a man accused of rape, but the people of Maycomb don't approve that Atticus, “...aims to defend him,” (Lee 218). Atticus still does what's right despite what everyone else thinks. Atticus's parenting, decision to do what's right, and emotional characteristics all play a major part in the story. Jem and Scout are twelve and nine years old and though they're good kids, they always seem to be getting into some sort of trouble. Despite this, Atticus does a good job of parenting them. He shows them love, yet disciplines them when necessary. For example, when Jem ruins Mrs. Dubose's flowers, Atticus makes him read to
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His compassion for the black community in his town causes him to want a change – which is one reason why he defends Tom Robinson. Atticus is also humble. Both Jem and Scout thought that Atticus was incapable and couldn't do anything , but after he shot the mad dog, they felt very proud of their father. Atticus' whole life his kids didn't know that he was the best shot in Maycomb County. Obviously he doesn't brag about his abilities – he's a humble person. Overall, Atticus is a good character. It is hard to stand up for what is right when everyone else is against you. Atticus demonstrates good parenting, how to stand up for what's right, and a sense of morality in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He shows the reader what is looks like to have courage and wisdom. He shows the reader what it's like to stand up for someone when no one else thinks you should. There is so much to learn from Atticus' character. There are many opportunities to stand up for what's right. What is something today that needs to be stood up
His compassion for the black community in his town causes him to want a change – which is one reason why he defends Tom Robinson. Atticus is also humble. Both Jem and Scout thought that Atticus was incapable and couldn't do anything , but after he shot the mad dog, they felt very proud of their father. Atticus' whole life his kids didn't know that he was the best shot in Maycomb County. Obviously he doesn't brag about his abilities – he's a humble person. Overall, Atticus is a good character. It is hard to stand up for what is right when everyone else is against you. Atticus demonstrates good parenting, how to stand up for what's right, and a sense of morality in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He shows the reader what is looks like to have courage and wisdom. He shows the reader what it's like to stand up for someone when no one else thinks you should. There is so much to learn from Atticus' character. There are many opportunities to stand up for what's right. What is something today that needs to be stood up