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point where children start to question the society they grow up in. In Harper Lee's coming of age novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the children seem more knowledgeable than many adults on how society should work. Scout and Jem, the children of Atticus Finch, are often influenced by many of the people in Maycomb. Almost everyone in maycomb has their own views and almost all of these people have prejudice perspectives. There are only a few who don't believe that one person is better based on race or…

place in segregation was around still but the town had its own rules that allowed the coloreds to be unbothered only when a white man or woman needs help. The two characters that been seen changing throughout the story is Jem Finch, son of Atticus and brother of scout finch. His relationship with his family and others is a huge role in this book because of the time period it was taken place in. Their names meant how they were seen by others and colored were at the bottom of the list. Jems family…

ATTICUS FINCH – THE VIRTUES OF MORAL MAN Casey van der Merwe 201202300 Although Atticus Finch “has become the personification of the exemplary lawyer in serving the legal needs of the poor”, it has been argued by many that Atticus Finch was nevertheless still a part of a sexist and racial legal system. The question arises whether Atticus demonstrated the virtues of natural or positive law theories. Although Atticus was surrounded by a society as well as a legal system which could be described as…

is difficult when others seemingly have no problem choosing to ignore them. This statement is not true for Atticus Finch, whose moral compass leads him to always do the right thing. To Kill a Mockingbird focuses on the impact of morals on society and on an innocent man’s life. When an African American, Tom Robinson, is wrongly accused of raping Caucasian Mayella Ewell, Atticus Finch is assigned to defend him. Institutionalized racial bias is still common in the South in the 1930s, and Atticus…

disagree, these are all traits that Atticus Finch shares with his children Jean Louise also known as Scout and Jem, in the book, To Kill a Mockingbird. To kill a mockingbird takes place in the 1920's and tells the story of the Finch Family and their life in Maycomb, Alabama. Throughout the book, the consequences of racism, evil and ignorance are shown through the slaying of a mockingbird, a character named Tom Robinson. One might say that Atticus Finch is not the best father or a good…

In this journal I will be characterizing Atticus. Atticus in chapters 10-15 is mysterious for many reasons. One of the many reasons he was mysterious is because it said in the book “ Atticus Finch was the deadest shot in Maycomb County in his time” (Lee 129). If I found out or anyone did that my dad was a great shooter before I was born I would be asking myself why did he not tell me before. Atticus could have been trying to protect Scout and Jem by not letting them know that he had a great shot…

good and bad families. Often times the way the family is run and how the parents treat their kids impact their life in any ways. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a novel taken place in a small town of Maycomb Alabama. Atticus finch father of Jem and Scout Finch is a lawyer. Atticus defends a black man Tom Robinson in court case. Tom is charged with raping Mayella Ewell. It turns out that Mayella's father Bob ewell raped her not Tom but Tom was accused because he was a black man. the novel…

Atticus Finch is a father of two children, Jeremey Atticus “Jem” Finch, and Jean Louise “Scout” Finch, in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird. Jem is the oldest son and Scout is the youngest girl, Jem and Scout make a friend by the name of Charles Baker “Dill” Harris. The children know that Atticus loves them, but Atticus does not show it very well since his wife died. Atticus has certain rules that he wants his children to follow, but when they do not follow his rules they have consequences.…

what he or she teaches? This essay is about one character and why he is a hero. Not only is he one because of what he does, he is one because of what he teaches. That character is Atticus Finch from the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. In June of 2003, The American Film Institute named Atticus Finch the greatest hero of 100 years of film history. He deserves this award because he shows and teaches empathy, modesty, courage, and ethics. One reason that Atticus deserves this award is…

novel, the author uses multiple characters that face racism, discrimination, and injustice. In the novel, Lee uses Atticus Finch to express her thoughts on social justice as to treating people equally and being understanding towards others. Atticus being the father of Jem and Scout plays the role of support and a role model as they grow. Harper Lee created Atticus Finch for a purpose, to put her own beliefs, views, opinions, and issues of injustice into a made up character. Atticus is a very…