The Real Atticus Finch
In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, it contains a character whom has many different character traits. He’s a father of two and a lawyer in Maycomb County, and is a brave, wise, and admirable character. He goes by the name of Atticus Finch. Throughout the novel, Atticus proves to readers that he is a man of his words and will stand up for what he believes in. His son, Jem Finch, and daughter, Jean Louis Finch (Scout), both look up to him as he believes that all are created equal.
Atticus is a brave character because he stayed overnight at the jail house with Tom Robinson to make sure he was safe and protected. In the meantime, two car loads of angry men show up to the jail planning to kill Tom. In the story, it states a man who approached Atticus swiftly saying, …show more content…
Finch?’’ it also states Atticus replying ‘’He is and he’s asleep. Don’t wake him up!’’(Lee 202) Atticus took a risk of not only getting killed. This is one way Atticus proves he’s brave. Another way Atticus proves he’s brave, is when he took on Tom’s case. During the Great Depression and in Maycomb County, White’s never defended blacks. Atticus, however, is not like all the others in Maycomb County and believes all men are created equal in court. Therefore, defending Tom was a risk taker for Atticus. In the story, Atticus’ reason for …show more content…
With her incredible knowledge, she was able to express Atticus’ characteristics throughout the novel with every little problem that occurred. Harper Lee wrote this book to inform readers how life was during the Great Depression, but also to tell readers that not everyone is the same. There will always be somebody who will do the right thing even if they are inside the crowd with those who will do wrong. In my opinion, Harper Lee wanted people to know that there’s always a little good out of the
In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, it contains a character whom has many different character traits. He’s a father of two and a lawyer in Maycomb County, and is a brave, wise, and admirable character. He goes by the name of Atticus Finch. Throughout the novel, Atticus proves to readers that he is a man of his words and will stand up for what he believes in. His son, Jem Finch, and daughter, Jean Louis Finch (Scout), both look up to him as he believes that all are created equal.
Atticus is a brave character because he stayed overnight at the jail house with Tom Robinson to make sure he was safe and protected. In the meantime, two car loads of angry men show up to the jail planning to kill Tom. In the story, it states a man who approached Atticus swiftly saying, …show more content…
Finch?’’ it also states Atticus replying ‘’He is and he’s asleep. Don’t wake him up!’’(Lee 202) Atticus took a risk of not only getting killed. This is one way Atticus proves he’s brave. Another way Atticus proves he’s brave, is when he took on Tom’s case. During the Great Depression and in Maycomb County, White’s never defended blacks. Atticus, however, is not like all the others in Maycomb County and believes all men are created equal in court. Therefore, defending Tom was a risk taker for Atticus. In the story, Atticus’ reason for …show more content…
With her incredible knowledge, she was able to express Atticus’ characteristics throughout the novel with every little problem that occurred. Harper Lee wrote this book to inform readers how life was during the Great Depression, but also to tell readers that not everyone is the same. There will always be somebody who will do the right thing even if they are inside the crowd with those who will do wrong. In my opinion, Harper Lee wanted people to know that there’s always a little good out of the