...All parents teach and parent their kids differently. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus the parent of Jem and Scout parents them differently than most parents would. This novel takes place in a small town in of Maycomb in Alabama. Atticus who is the town lawyer has to work a lot so he does not have very much time to care for kids but when he does have time he still cares for his kids and make sure they are making the right decisions to make them into respected adults. One way that Atticus is not the best father is when he does not make time for his kids. Atticus didn’t bring Scout and Jem to the first day of school which normally the parents take them. (Lee 15) This shows that even on the things that most parents would go to he did not because he does not make time for kids. Most parents on their kids first day of school would take time out of there day to take them to school especially on the first day. This shows that Atticus does not make time for his kids even on the important events....
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...Dill said Calpurnia and Atticus lifted Helen to her feet and half carried, half walked her to the cabin. They stayed inside a long time, and Atticus came out alone. When they drove back by the dump, some of the Ewells hollered at them, but Dill didn’t catch what they said. However, he did catch some of what Atticus had said to Mrs Robinson in her cabin and it made my heart fill with pride. Dill continued, ‘Jem and I were in the car when your father went to tell Mrs Robinson about Tom’s death. I was bored, so I started playing with Sam and the other children in the front yard. I heard something strange that I want to tell you.’ My eyes opened wide, ‘What did you hear, Dill?’ ‘At first, it was just Atticus talking as Mrs Robinson...
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...enduring a situation in which you have the choice of acting for the greater good or choosing to do what’s best for you. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch, a lawyer defending a black man, has been given a choice to either not defend Tom or defend him. This case shows that standing up for the greater good might not be so good as it has so many negatives for Atticus and for the people that he loves. Some people may argue that defending him was worth it because he would be respected by the black community and they would help him out, but accepting the case can lead to so many hardships for Atticus that the African American people can’t help him with as they don’t get a say for most things. Atticus defending Tom Robinson is not worth it because of...
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...What makes a “good” parent? Is it the lessons they teach, or the way they teach them? Atticus, the father of Jem and Scout in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, not only teaches his children several lessons, but also serves as a role model. He is an exemplary parent. When he takes on a case that he knows will greatly affect his family’s lives, he uses the opportunity to teach his children several life lessons, just as he has done with every hardship that came upon them before he takes the case. Firstly, Atticus teaches his children to have courage. Secondly, he teaches them to treat everyone with respect. Lastly, he teaches his children to be tolerant of others. While the way he teaches those lessons may be unusual, the outcome...
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...Breakaway By. Kelly Clarkson Butterfly Fly Away By. Miley Cyrus Never Say Never By. Justin Bieber Imagine By. John Lennon I’m Just A Girl By. No Doubt Letter: Dear Scout I’ve chosen these songs because they describe your character in To Kill A Mockingbird. Like Team represents on how you get along with your brother, Black or White you were supportive of Tom Robinson and believes people should be treated equally, Eye of The Tiger where describes you as a tough, brave, and curious person. Breakaway represents you taking risks to see who you really are, Butterfly Fly Away is describing your close relationship with your father Atticus, Never Say Never is where you won’t let others push you around when word spread about your father defending Tom Robinson. And for Imagine you hope one day...
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...Atticus Finch is the father of Jem and Scout. He doesn't dumb down when ever he talks to them because he treats them like any other adult. Atticus's "lawyer" side shows through when he talks to Jem or Scout. Scout once said, "when Je, and I fuss, Atticus doesn't ever just listen to Jem's side of it, he hears mine too." He runs his family like a court room. He is the one in charge and expects his children to follow his rules, but he makes sure that both sides have their say. Atticus would definitely be a round character. He has a foundation, he is real. Atticus is a loving father, just like any other father. Atticus is also a static character. He has a strong grip on his opinions and is firm in his own ways, regardless of what other people say or try to do....
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...Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Maycomb County is where the Finch family has lived for countless years, their family name is honored in the small community. Scout Finch, Atticus’ young daughter is just entering school, and her older brother Jem is there to help her. But, Jem and Scout begin to encounter difficult experiences that are much different than their usual games in the backyard. The Finch family develops and grows throughout the book from the experiences they encounter together. Scout if first introduced as a young innocent tomboy type of girl who is her father’s little girl, but over time she grows through her experiences. Scout’s father, Atticus, is all about teaching his children morals, and one moral he has taught Scout is to never do harm to someone or something that does no harm to you. Atticus looked like he needed cheering up. I ran to him and hugged him and kissed...
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...Robinson, an Atticus, and a Boo Radley Prejudice is a rather large theme in To Kill A Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee. It is felt by many characters in the book. Atticus, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson are three very different people. They all experience prejudice in one way or another. All of them can be considered “Mockingbirds”. In the book Atticus tells Scout that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. Miss Maudie later gets asked by Scout why did Atticus say that. She responds with ““Your father's right,” she said. “Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy . . . but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.” A mockingbird has done nothing wrong. That's why it is wrong to...
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...Harper Lee characterizes Atticus Finch as a man who symbolizes courage. Atticus also believes the saying, “you never really know a man until you walk in his shoes.”(Lee, 30) Courage is defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear. Atticus shows courage throughout this novel. One of his biggest acts of courage is when Tom Robinson is on trial. The whole jury is made up of white men, and back in the 1930’s, everyone didn’t want anything to do with blacks. Atticus defends Tom Robinson in his trial, which it was unheard of hearing a white man stand up for and protect a black man. Atticus knew that this would ruin his reputation with everyone, and noone would have respect...
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...“Any time you want to,” she said. “We’d be glad to have you.” We were on the sidewalk by the Radley Place. “Look on the porch yonder,” Jem said. I looked over to the Radley Place, expecting to see its phantom occupant sunning himself in the swing. The swing was empty. “I mean our porch,” said Jem. I looked down the street. Enarmored, upright, uncompromising, Aunt Alexandra was sitting in a rocking chair exactly as if she had sat there every day of her life. Contents - Prev / Next Chapter 13 “Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia,” was the first thing Aunt Alexandra said. “Jean Louise, stop scratching your head,” was the second thing she said. Calpurnia picked up Aunty’s heavy suitcase and opened the door. “I’ll take it,” said Jem, and took it. I heard the suitcase hit the bedroom floor with a thump. The sound had a dull permanence about it. “Have you come for a visit, Aunty?” I asked. Aunt Alexandra’s visits from the Landing were rare, and she traveled in state. She owned a bright green square Buick and a black chauffeur, both kept in an unhealthy state of tidiness, but today they were nowhere to be seen. “Didn’t your father tell you?” she asked. Jem and I shook our heads. “Probably he forgot. He’s not in yet, is he?” “Nome, he doesn’t usually get back till late afternoon,” said Jem. “Well, your father and I decided it was time I came to stay with you for a while.” “For a while” in Maycomb meant anything from three days to thirty years. Jem and I exchanged glances...
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...boxing champion. What he meant when he said this quote was, if you don't have enough courage to step out of your bubble/comfort zone then you won't go very far in life.In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch (the main character's dad) has to have courage to accept the court case of Tom Robinson (a black man). Atticus has to defend him without judging him for what he did or didn’t do. In To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Scout Finch learns about courage from her brother Jem, her father Atticus, and a cranky old lady Mrs. Dubose. The first person Scout learns about courage...
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...the author paints a true and lively picture of a quiet Southern town in Alabama rocked by a young girl’s accusation of criminal assault. The main character of the novel is Atticus Fintch, an experienced smart lawyer. He was asked to defend Tom Robinson, a Negro, who was charged with raping a white girl. Her name is Mayella Ewell and she is old Bob Ewell’s daughter. Atticus has got two children. Their names are Jem, who is thirteen and Jean Louise, nicknamed Scout, aged seven. The extract under consideration contains the scene in the court. Both children were present at the trail and it is Jean Louise who describes it. So, it’s the first point narration. Jean’s observations make the story vivid, convincing and emotional because she “saw something only lawyer’s child could be expected to see, could be expected to watch for”. Also her observations after her father help the reader to understand how Atticus was excited and nervous in the court. The atmosphere at the trail is strained. The tension is growing. Atticus begins with the evidence. His voice is calm; he speaks with the kind of detachment. “He walked slowly up and down in front of the jury, and the jury seemed to be attentive…”- here the author uses anadiplosis and the reader can visualize how attentively the jury look at his route. And then Atticus does something unusual for him. It is his...
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...Is Atticus Finch a hero in the novel “To kill a Mockingbird? Atticus Finch is a heroic character in the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. Atticus is known for many qualities that make him heroic, qualities that he displays throughout the novel. His qualities and his actions is what makes him a hero. Atticus Finch is a hero because he proves his intelligence and abilities, he defends a Negro in court and cared for everyone equally. The time the book is set in the 1930’s, a time when black African-Americans were considered a lower status then white Americans. In the book Atticus defends a Negro in court, saying to his children “I’m simply defending a Negro, his name’s Tom Robinson,” (Pg75). Atticus shows bravery to defend Tom Robinson, and they...
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..." you ask. The woman nods her head up and down. You tell her not to worry, that you'll save her baby. You run inside. Heat surrounds you. Your eyes sting and you can hardly breathe with all of the smoke, but you keep progressing because you know that you've got to save that baby. You make your way up the stairs, flames jumping at you from everywhere. You hear a young, high-pitched voice crying. You look around and see the baby to your right in a play pen crying its heart out. You grab the baby and you're about to walk downstairs when you see that the entrance to the stairway is blocked by a wall of flame. You run away from the stairs and search for another way out. You realize that you'll have to jump out a window. You eventually find one. You're hesitant, but you think that a two story fall shouldn't be too bad. Besides, you've got to get the baby and yourself out of this burning inferno. You take a running start and leap out of the window. When you land, the wind is knocked out of you. As you get up, a news van that came to film the fire decides they should get the story of the baby's rescue. You appear on the news and become a hero in your neighborhood. Then you wake up. You've been daydreaming. Dreaming that you were a great hero who accomplished an amazing feat; a Champion who has completed what most others would fear to have done. Most everyone longs for an opportunity to prove how courageous they are. They long to receive fame and glory for their...
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...In this paper I am typing right now I will explain to you why I believe Atticus Finch is courageous. You see courage isn’t this noble and dangerous and fantastic thing. You can be courageous just by playing a simple game against someone better than you. It could be standing up for someone even if it means getting pushed into your locker that's crowded because you're not organized. That was a little to specific. What is courageous? Well Atticus’s definition of courage is knowing you're licked before you begin, and beginning anyways. In the book in chapter 10 Atticus has to shoot a rabid dog. Atticus knows this is not courageous and he tells the kids that. It is at this time he defines courage. And he doesn’t try to say it was courageous because...
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