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    Books are a good source of education and entertainment. A great book that has just that is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The book takes place in Maycomb, Alabama. The main characters are Scout Finch, Jem Finch (Scout’s older brother), Atticus Finch (father of scout and Jem) who is an open-minded attorney, and Tom Robinson (african American man accused of rape.) The book contains discrimination, racism, and poor judgements. Although all of the bad stuff in the book there is yet great things…

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    in a very broad way that, you should be take chances and do what you want to do so you can have what you want in life or reach your goal. Atticus Finch and Boo Radley both were courageous enough to do what they wanted to do, even if they were scared or knew they wouldn't succeed. In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Lee uses Atticus Finch and Boo Radleys characterization to prove that you should have courage and stand up for what you believe in. In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird…

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    hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”(149) - Atticus Finch. We follow Scout Finch, a young six year old girl who is thrown into a world of racism, prejudism and many more unfair situations. Her father is Atticus Finch; a widowed lawyer man that changed his life and those around him forever by choosing to defend a young black man against untrue charges of rape. Throughout the book…

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    Atticus Finch is a good father, a good neighbor, and a good lawyer. Atticus Finch, a character in Harper Lee’s novel To kill A Mockingbird is one of the best hero . He power is not fighting crime and having a super power, but his power is simply being kind and fighting for what is and should be right. He listens to both side of the story and believes that everyone was created equally. Atticus…

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    by Harper Lee, Jem Finch displays instances of bravery, as well as curiosity when he smacks the unknown and scary Radley house. He is a very intriguing individual, as he shows traits that could develop into an outspoken, confident leader. Atticus Finch, Jem’s father, is a lawyer that displays these same leadership attributes. Stating that he wants to be just like him, Jem shows early on that he definitely can. Bravery, curiosity, and a protective awareness makes Jem Finch such a fascinating…

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    Stereotypically lawyers are liars and money-grubbing which can be true. However, Atticus Finch a lawyer who defends a black man in the award winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, does not fit this stereotype. It is clear that Atticus finch is respectful, courageous and full of integrity. Therefore, Atticus is a good person at heart. Firstly, Atticus Finch is respectful, Atticus showed respect to everyone. Throughout the novel a lot of people didn't respect Atticus. Mrs. Dubose a…

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    Scout realizes that Atticus has more abilities than she thought. Scout begins to grow a deep respect, correctly nourished it begins to change her, As Mr.Tate compliments “Take him, Mr. Finch.” Mr. Tate handed the rifle to Atticus; Jem and I nearly fainted. “Don’t waste time, Heck,” said Atticus. “Go on.” “Mr. Finch, this is a one-shot job.”(99; ch.10). Atticus maybe old but this talent of his…

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    Atticus Finch is a major character in the book To Kill a Mockingbird he spends most of his time as an attorney and is a single father of a girl named Jean Louise ,which likes to be called Scout, and boy named Jem. In the book Atticus teaches Scout and Jem many lessons the three most important lesson he teaches is "It's not okay to hate anybody." "Remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view- until you climb…

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    Born on September 30, 1980, Jennie Finch is an American softball player whom many young girls idolize. She had much success in at the collegiate and professional level, earning her many championships and awards. Finch has become softball 's most dominant and infamous softball player and one of the most respected athletes in all of professional sports. She has since retired from playing the game of softball but continues to advocate her love for the sport and its influence it can have on women…

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    Alabama in the 1930’s was a state brimming with its racial discrimination and difficulty with its diverse population that was so divided. Atticus Finch was an attorney in the Heart Of Dixie (Alabama). Atticus Finch has two kids and a hired household maid who also can act as an employee taking care of his kids. Atticus believes that racial discrimination is not the correct thing for society and his community and tries to treat every individual he meets or represents in the court of law equally in…

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