Atticus Finch

Despite the fact that Atticus is a both white and a man, the two traits that seemingly alleviate him of all problems associated with racism and sexism, he still struggles with discrimination from the people of Maycomb for defending a Negro. Throughout To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus’s character isn’t drastically shaped or molded, it is simply just defined and explored by showing a variety of interactions between him and the people of Maycomb. Lee portrays Atticus as a compassionate man who…

courage is shown by Atticus Finch, a lawyer and the father of Jem and Scout as well as a respected figure in the society of Maycomb. Mrs. Dubose, a decrepit old woman who is on the verge of death and is suffering from a very dreadful addiction to…

black men in the 1930s. Atticus is a lawyer who decides to defend Tom Robinson, even though he is not required to take is case. In literature, a hero is defined as a person who is “admired for achievements and noble qualities, shows great courage, and is the central figure in an event, period, or movement” (Webster 1-2). Lee chooses Atticus as the unique lawyer who combats prejudice in Maycomb to defend Tom Robinson and support his beliefs. She sends an overall message that Atticus is the man…

their crimes! I swear it by the gods that I will bring them back to justice!” Atticus had an absolute shock after hearing this dreadful news, and he decided to bring up a case against Mrs. Dubose, and he claimed that justice will solve this matter. Atticus planned to pick up the witnesses and use them as an evidence against Mrs. Dubose. He and the two Starks stood in the courtroom waiting for the trial to begin. Atticus wanted Mrs. Dubose to stand up and to confess her crimes against this…

no reason to kill these birds and that is why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. So how does a lucid bird like this manage to recur in multiple characters in To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM)? TKAM is narrated by an ten year old girl named Jean Louise Finch, or better known as Scout. She recounts the events leading up to how her older brother, Jem broke his arm. They become fascinated with a man named Arthur “Boo” Radley and Scouts young brain runs rampant with conclusions based off of nothing but…

makes someone a good parent? In To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus shares some traits many would consider necessary to be a good parent. Atticus is a good father because of his teaching of morality, his fairness towards his children, and his way of discipline. Throughout the novel, Atticus teaches his kids morals that’ll shape them into better people. In the novel, Atticus tries teaching Scout how racism works , and how it’s bad. “'Scout," said Atticus, "nigger-lover is just one of those terms…

This trait is one of the defining characteristics of Atticus, a father and lawyer in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Atticus’s courage is put to the test time and time again, and on each occasion he stands firm. Atticus shows his courage when he accepts the case to defend Tom Robinson, when he stands outside the jail to defend Tom from a mob, and when he shoots a dog in order to protect his family. At the beginning of the story, Atticus shows his courage by taking a case that he knows will…

Kill a Mockingbird is a novel written by Harper Lee which takes place in Maycomb Alabama, where there is a lot of racial discrimination. But there is also some gender, and religious, discrimination. The main Characters of the book are Atticus, Scout, and Jem Finch. Throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird the author gives the reader insight into how racial, gender, and religious discrimination, impact the community of Maycomb. There are many times when racial discrimination is shown in the…

the discrimination around them or their own personal prejudice. The trial of Tom Robinson ends with his conviction, yet the outcome is seen by Atticus, the children, and townspeople in contrasting points of views. Although everyone was there to witness the case unfold, each individual in the courtroom obtained different feelings on what had happened. Atticus was not surprised by the outcome yet was still disappointed, the children were distraught by the news and ultimately thought he would be a…

“It was that accursed Finch, I tell ya!” The wretched old lady produced an envelope from under the desk, pushing the envelope as far away from her as she could with a shaky hand. I snatched it up, angrily muttering. “Bastards think they can stop this honest man from making a living? I’ll show that Atticus. He’ll regret the day he-” Ding. It was that rotten bell again. As I turned around to shut the door, the welfare lady put on her hat. She was probably ‘bout to go tell Atticus to come lock me…