2015 Atticus the Great Figure Father of Literature One of the most inspiring, fictional characters of the 20th century was Atticus Finch from the story To Kill A Mockingbird written by Harper Lee. The novel portrays a great father of principles that made a difference in a racist society. He claimed for justice no matter what race or color you are, and for equal rights. He regrouped all qualities a man needed at the time from courage to strength and commitment to his society and family. Atticus Finch
Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus is an excellent role model for society. Although not everyone agrees whether that is the reader or the citizens of Maycomb Atticus sets an example for everyone around him. Atticus’ children, Scout and Jem look up to their father and for many reasons their father is their hero. Atticus is also a good role model for the people of Maycomb; he is respected in town and returns the respect to those around him. Any reader could learn a few lessons from Atticus and his parenting
story that takes place in Maycomb, Alabama. The book relates to many controversial issues that are still major subjects today. Tom Robinson, a young male slave, is found guilty for raping a white woman, named Mayella Ewell. He is defended by a Atticus Finch. Atticus is white father and him being Tom Robinson's lawyer, it stirs up the issue of racism. Scout and Jem, Atticus’s kids, have an unusual relationship with their father, benefiting them not only educationally, but socially. This book expresses
social status prejudices one against the other. (2) Mrs. Dubose was a crabby old lady who always shouts at Jem and Scout as they passed by. They basically ignore her ravings because Atticus tells Jem to be a gentleman to her regardless of what she says. She is old and sick. Then one day she tells the children that Atticus is not any better than the “niggers and trash he works for,” and Jem loses it. He takes a baton from Scout and destroys all of Mrs.
This kind of genre focuses on the growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood in which character change is extremely important. Scout (Jen Louis) finch is the story’s protagonist and the narrator, is regarded as a semi autobiographical character as Lee was roughly the same age as scout in the 1930s. Authors often choose to write on current issues from the past or the future to give readers an objective
transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective.” This quote is one of the many applicable to the American classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee introduces the reader to the Finch family consisting of Atticus, Jem, and Scout. The book is told from Scout’s point of view, which adds an interesting component considering she is six when the story starts. She is very intelligent for her age, however, she has a short temper that occasionally gets
characters Atticus, Jem, and Scout Finch exhibited courage when facing the inevitable problems of life. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch displays courage when he simultaneously stands up for what he believes in and accepts the Tom Robinson case. Atticus knew that he would lose the case from the beginning; it was a white man’s word against that of an African American man. During the 1930s, racial prejudices were extremely strong at the time. In spite of being aware of this, Atticus defends Tom
Jem’s life In the novel to kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, growing up in difficult circumstances makes a young man grow up quickly. As Jem becomes more mature he starts taking decisions that separate him from the people around him. In the beginning, Jem enjoyed the childish games. He always played with Scout and Dill but one day he came up with a game and he said “ I know we are going to play something new, something different”p.38. He called it Boo Radley. That shows how immature the Jem. Boo
Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird reflects this deep desire in the words and actions of Atticus, Calpurnia, and Boo Radley with their compassionate nature. This trait strengthens Scout and Jem throughout their childhood years, preparing them for life’s challenges. “Atticus raised his head. ‘Do you want to tell us what happened? But she did not hear the compassion in his invitation” (249). Even in the midst of a trial Atticus’ heart soften towards the prosecuting witness, as he tries to draw the truth out
should’t be defendin’ him, then why are you doin’ it?(page 75)”. Everybody believes that the man Atticus is defending shouldn’t be defended and it is probably a little hard on Atticus knowing that there are many friends and neighbors who don’t like and even hate him for defending Tom, but he still fights for what his beliefs. Atticus is showing courage by defending someone while risking everyone disliking Atticus which will affect how people view him and his