Even the greatest people in the world have faults. Atticus the hero from Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is seen as the most moral and wise figure and is well respected in the Maycomb community. Because he is such an admired figure, Atticus is asked to take on a case that many would refuse, defending a black man. As the children face the racism in their town, do to the trial, they often turn to Atticus for condolence. Atticus has the admirable qualities of compassion, conscience, and restraint
To Kill a Mockingbird Final Essay Freshman English Introduction The literary critic Wayne C. Booth contends that when we read literature we “stretch our own capacities for thinking about how life should be lived.” If this is so, then the study of a novel such as To Kill a Mockingbird ought to conclude with reflection about what we can learn by reading it and then put into practice in our own lives. During our studies of To Kill a Mockingbird, we have wrestled with profound moral and ethical questions;
Dohrman Mrs. Herber Honors English 1 November 17 2015 Literary Analysis Essay The way an author chooses to depict his/her characters can make or break a novel. The author can either choose to show growth in their characters to add to the novel or story, or the author can choose to not show any growth at all. In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee chooses to show growth in all of the following characters: Jem, Scout, and Atticus. Jem, the brother of Scout, changes drastically. In the beginning
Victoria Verch Literature 5/10/15 Mrs. Tauchert Analysis of Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird Many people seem to underestimate the importance of honesty and what it can do for yourself, the people around you, and the community you live in. Atticus Finch is the epitome of perfectly balanced character when it comes to his morals and respect in his life. His character throughout the book remains static mostly in “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. He begins the story as an outstanding citizen
faster than the woman. C. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the characters in the novel are shown to believe that women are not
experience the full viewpoint of that person. We read three stories this year which explain first-person at its best. These include: To Kill a Mockingbird