Dakota Barnes
Mrs. Karhliker
Honors English I
15 January 2016
Challenge Everything
In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, the author emphasises a theme of social justice by the character of Atticus Finch. Social justice is defined as: promoting a just society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity. Atticus resides in Maycomb, Alabama, a slowly progressing town. Maycomb is stuck in it’s ways. Atticus’ profession is one filled with triumph and downfall. He proves his bravery by taking any case he’s offered. No case is too big or too small, exceedingly daunting or miniscule. Atticus experiences many predicaments in his everyday life, allowing him to show his true self and what he truly believes in. And through these everyday …show more content…
One perfect instance that Atticus displays bravery in is when a mob threatens him as well as Tom, now waiting in prison. “We saw Atticus look up from his newspaper. He closed it, folded it deliberately, dropped it in his lap, and pushed his head to the back of his head. He seemed to be expecting them” (Lee 153). Atticus in this scene was confronted by a mob looking to lynch Tom. Atticus remains brave in the face of near certain defeat. He does not waver or give the men any chance to destroy him mentally or physically. Atticus’ bravery is unlike many others, it is constant and unfading. Atticus also faces constant threats from Bob Ewell, Mayella’s father, while still maintaining his bravery and unending moral righteousness. “Bob spit in his face, I wish Bob Ewell wouldn't chew tobacco," was all Atticus said about it. According to Miss Stephanie Crawford, however, Atticus was leaving the post office when Mr. Ewell approached him, cursed him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him. Miss Stephanie (who, by the time she had told it twice was there and had seen it all-passing by from the Jitney Jungle, she was)-Miss Stephanie said Atticus didn't bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face and stood there and let Mr. Ewell call him names wild horses could not bring her to repeat” (lee 220). Atticus responds to this by remaining calm and resisting the urge to harm or bring shame on
Mrs. Karhliker
Honors English I
15 January 2016
Challenge Everything
In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, the author emphasises a theme of social justice by the character of Atticus Finch. Social justice is defined as: promoting a just society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity. Atticus resides in Maycomb, Alabama, a slowly progressing town. Maycomb is stuck in it’s ways. Atticus’ profession is one filled with triumph and downfall. He proves his bravery by taking any case he’s offered. No case is too big or too small, exceedingly daunting or miniscule. Atticus experiences many predicaments in his everyday life, allowing him to show his true self and what he truly believes in. And through these everyday …show more content…
One perfect instance that Atticus displays bravery in is when a mob threatens him as well as Tom, now waiting in prison. “We saw Atticus look up from his newspaper. He closed it, folded it deliberately, dropped it in his lap, and pushed his head to the back of his head. He seemed to be expecting them” (Lee 153). Atticus in this scene was confronted by a mob looking to lynch Tom. Atticus remains brave in the face of near certain defeat. He does not waver or give the men any chance to destroy him mentally or physically. Atticus’ bravery is unlike many others, it is constant and unfading. Atticus also faces constant threats from Bob Ewell, Mayella’s father, while still maintaining his bravery and unending moral righteousness. “Bob spit in his face, I wish Bob Ewell wouldn't chew tobacco," was all Atticus said about it. According to Miss Stephanie Crawford, however, Atticus was leaving the post office when Mr. Ewell approached him, cursed him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him. Miss Stephanie (who, by the time she had told it twice was there and had seen it all-passing by from the Jitney Jungle, she was)-Miss Stephanie said Atticus didn't bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face and stood there and let Mr. Ewell call him names wild horses could not bring her to repeat” (lee 220). Atticus responds to this by remaining calm and resisting the urge to harm or bring shame on