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Atticus Finch and His Beliefs The character I have chosen to analyze for this assignment is Jem and Scout’s father, Atticus Finch. I chose the title “Atticus Finch and His Beliefs” because Atticus strictly adheres to his beliefs in his everyday life, in his position as a member of the community and also as a father to Jem and Scout, which are used by the author to teach the reader lessons throughout the first part of the novel. Three traits that Atticus demonstrates during the first part of…

To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel written by Harper Lee that’s placed in Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s. The story is mainly focused around the adventures of Scout and Jem Finch and their friend Dill. One of their biggest adventures is the trial of Tom Robinson, a case which affects them personally. Atticus Finch, Scout and Jem’s father, is a lawyer who defends Tom Robinson, an African American man who is accused of raping a young girl. Even though evidence points to Tom being innocent, he is…

beauty of life does not depend on how happy you are, but how happy others can be because of you” -Anonymous. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book about the life of Jean Louise Finch when her father is assigned a case about a African American man convicted for raping a white woman. Through the book we see Jean’s father, Atticus Finch, character come to light while he deals with the case. He is a role model, a loving father and a honest lawyer. Atticus is never acts fake and always consistent. Atticus…

qualities in this world such as honesty, selflessness, and confidence . In Harper Lee’s fictional novel To Kill a Mockingbird, readers can understand this by viewing the character Atticus. Atticus plays a vital role in the coming of age story of Scout Finch. In the novel, Scout is maturing in a time of segregation and prejudice and with help of Atticus's advice begins to understand the views of her own town. Atticus displays these praiseworthy characteristics as well as tolerance, courage, and…

In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Jem Finch is a protective and influential part of Scout’s life. Scout usually looks up to Atticus for advice; however, Jem idolizes Atticus and wants to be just like him. This causes Jem to become a patriarch and protective figure over Scout. While Scout may not want to be domineered by Jem, that changes when Scout finds a stick of gum in the Radley’s tree: “‘Don’t eat things you find, Scout. Spit it out right now! Don’t you know you're not supposed to…

wonderful backdrop of little southern town called Maycomb. Central to the story, Atticus Finch, an attorney, agreed to defend a colored man accused of raping a teenage girl. Throughout the book, Atticus is subject to peer pressure, public rejection, and the inquisitive young minds of his two children Jem and Scout. He has a personality that remains constant through the trials of his life. Atticus Finch is steadfast, courteous, and just. Steadfast is being firm in purpose, resolution, and…

Everyone is approximately equal, but everyone is also commonly unique. Atticus Finch, a character in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird tries to save Tom Robinson, a black man, from a wrongly accused crime. One of Atticus’s statements is “our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal.” Anywhere, all men should be created equal, but that is not the reality of human nature. Harper Lee’s use of dialogue and symbolism show that man will not perceive others as…

Kill a Mockingbird The Great Depression is a historic event that lasted for most of the 1930s and is when the United States had a major economic downturn. Simultaneously, the country was still struggling for equality. Jean Louise “Scout” Finch and Jeremy “Jem” Finch experience both of these issues in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. Through major plot point and lessons in To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee demonstrates that negative or difficult experiences are what develops Jem and Scout’s…

Racism is a very important factor in To Kill a Mockingbird and immensely impacts Atticus Finch. Atticus takes this racial battle onto his own shoulders and is determined to make headway for equality. Atticus is very influential in this book and American Literature because he is a very caring and understanding lawyer, father, and individual. Atticus is a very fair and understanding lawyer who is well loved. He is observant and feels that everyone, even african americans deserve a trial.…

Atticus Finch, is the protagonist in the famous novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. A protagonist in literature, is the leading, or one of the major characters in a book, or any other forms of literature. In the story written by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is protagonist because, he is the character trying to pursue th goal of the story. As one of the most well known and important citizens in Maycomb, Alabama Atticus’ needed not to worry much despite it being the Great Depression. Owing…