Throughout the novel, it becomes evident that it does make sense for Atticus to take a stand to defend Tom Robinson because he believes in propagating the moral principles reflected in the Golden Rule, and understands that his actions must embody this in all aspects of his life. Defending Tom Robinson corresponds to Atticus’s belief that all people are worth respecting, and his moralistic principles are condoned in several instances throughout the novel as he takes a stand to fight for a man he upheld…
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that should be in this world more than any other kind of person. Atticus Finch is indeed a good role model. Not only does he see everyone as equal, but he also is a gentleman and is respectful of others, regardless of their mental state, or color of their skin. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus is characterized as a rolemodel. For instance, Atticus is characterized as a role model through being an egalitarian. Atticus is being an egalitarian when he defended Tom Robinson in court. When…
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categorization of people and how they have been judged, and how injustice occurs. During the story, characters show how one can be courageous through multiple events. Atticus is one of the characters that shows a good amount of courage, especially through the trial. When Atticus gets questioned for defending Tom he says, “For a number of reasons, the main one is, if I didn’t I couldn’t…
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Kill A Mockingbird”, education is the key to playing an effective role in society. There are many situations in this book where intelligence, and even common sense, is vital to these events. Little things such as Atticus believing in himself and Tom being proved innocent are examples of how intelligence is important. One big event that takes place is when Tom Robinson is accused of raping a women named Mayella. On page 241, in Mayella’s words; “He come in the yard an’ I went in the house to get him…
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Caroline, does not like her students that are poor and unclean; she always shouts at them. When the teacher does not demonstrate good values children must learn from family. Scout and Jem can learn things from their father, Atticus, such as morality. Scout and Jem can learn manners and how to be good people from their father. For example, when Scout and Jem were given rifles he said that they can shoot animals which would hurt anyone but not mockingbirds as they are innocent. Also Atticus teaches…
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above negroes. Atticus, Jem, and Scout are the main characters of the novel. Atticus is Tom Robinson’s lawyer, he is also the father of Jem and Scout. Jem and Scout grow and are exposed to the real world throughout the novel. In To Kill a Mockingbird, the two themes that are prevalent and contribute to the essence of the novel…
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excepted, and it is still partly like this today. Us humans all need to learn to love not to hate. Is racism still occurring in today’s society? How is racism occurring in Harper Lee’s novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’? How can we stop racist acts all together? Is racism still occurring in today’s society? Body 1:…
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus is a very courageous character, Atticus tried every way to help others were in the need of it. First of all it Atticus bravely faced the racist, prejudice judgment of Maycomb and took Tom Robinson’s case. Secondly, Atticus still takes a fight even though he knew he was still going to lose. Lastly, after losing Tom Robinson’s case Atticus still pursue for justice. Therefore, In Harper’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch moral compass helps him to overcome…
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simply defending a Negro--his name’s Tom Robinson”(Lee 75). Atticus Finch explains to his young daughter a very risky and life altering decision that goes against the norm of the time. Written by Harper Lee, To Kill a MockingBird is based in Maycomb, Alabama during the great depression. To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of Atticus Finch going against society's racist beliefs and doing what he believed to be right. Atticus is to defend Tom Robinson, a negro in the Ewell v. Robinson rape case where…
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“Do you defend niggers, Atticus?”(99). In Maycomb, Alabama blacks are treated as second class and are not entitled to competent defense when they are accused of crimes. The black community stays closely congregated and survive all the discrimination. In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus is called to court in order to defend Tom Robinson, Atticus values equality and justice. Slowly change in attitudes and actions will come to Maycomb, the trial is just the start. In the novel, Tom…
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