To Kill a Mockingbird
Paradoxical Commandment 3
“If you are successful you will win false friends and true enemies; succeed anyway.”
There are a lot of characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird” that could have to do with this commandment, but there is one in particular that stood out. That character being Atticus Finch.
Starting with his false friends, there are also a wide variety of those to Atticus in Maycomb, however Mr. Cunningham is who I’ll focus on. Mr. Cunningham is a great example of a false friend, for a lot of reasons actually. For times sake I’ll just cover the obvious fact that he had been in the mob who had been out to hurt Atticus when Scout came in to save the day. Mr. Finch had always been very kind to Mr. Cunningham, and …show more content…
Before the trial Bob didn't really get along with anyone in the town, not even his own family. During the trial though, Bob had been out to get Tom Robinson and anyone who sided with him, especially the Finches. Bob was obviously a racist, along with much of Maycomb, but Bob chose to take it to a whole other level. He not only went after Atticus but his children, who were completely innocent in the story. Bob had even convinced the jury so believe him over the truth. Bob was willing to take down anyone who opposed him, very clearly showing Atticus he was against him, and that the people of Maycomb would take his side. Bob was willing to lie, willing to put others life in danger just in order to make sure his racist views weren’t countered. Bob knew who was on his side and had every intention of hurting everyone in his way. No one truly got in Atticus’ way though. He was an honest man and fought for the truth, even when he knew he wasn't going to win, he gave it his best shot.There were many things in his way, but he did what he knew was right. His own, his children and Tom’s lives were in danger and get he was ready to fight for justice. His fight wasn’t just for the trial though, he was teaching his children and the people around them a lot of very clear points. He was teaching them about equality, and how even though your chance may not be a fighting one, you should still
Paradoxical Commandment 3
“If you are successful you will win false friends and true enemies; succeed anyway.”
There are a lot of characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird” that could have to do with this commandment, but there is one in particular that stood out. That character being Atticus Finch.
Starting with his false friends, there are also a wide variety of those to Atticus in Maycomb, however Mr. Cunningham is who I’ll focus on. Mr. Cunningham is a great example of a false friend, for a lot of reasons actually. For times sake I’ll just cover the obvious fact that he had been in the mob who had been out to hurt Atticus when Scout came in to save the day. Mr. Finch had always been very kind to Mr. Cunningham, and …show more content…
Before the trial Bob didn't really get along with anyone in the town, not even his own family. During the trial though, Bob had been out to get Tom Robinson and anyone who sided with him, especially the Finches. Bob was obviously a racist, along with much of Maycomb, but Bob chose to take it to a whole other level. He not only went after Atticus but his children, who were completely innocent in the story. Bob had even convinced the jury so believe him over the truth. Bob was willing to take down anyone who opposed him, very clearly showing Atticus he was against him, and that the people of Maycomb would take his side. Bob was willing to lie, willing to put others life in danger just in order to make sure his racist views weren’t countered. Bob knew who was on his side and had every intention of hurting everyone in his way. No one truly got in Atticus’ way though. He was an honest man and fought for the truth, even when he knew he wasn't going to win, he gave it his best shot.There were many things in his way, but he did what he knew was right. His own, his children and Tom’s lives were in danger and get he was ready to fight for justice. His fight wasn’t just for the trial though, he was teaching his children and the people around them a lot of very clear points. He was teaching them about equality, and how even though your chance may not be a fighting one, you should still