Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, was told from the first person perspective of scout, Jean Louise, Finch and was a unique blend of scouts’s younger and older self. The story takes place in the small city of Maycomb, Alabama. The city of Maycomb had a river used for trading and the town was very small and everyone knew each other. Maycomb was a very old town and had lots of rain, but when it wasn’t raining it was very humid. The story takes place from 1933 to 1935. Atticus Finch was a wise, respectful, and finally a very compassionate person, who demonstrated the theme of role model throughout the novel. Atticus Finch, the protagonist of the story, was introduced in the first chapter of the novel. “Atticus went to Montgomery to read …show more content…
First Atticus was a static character because he does not change from the beginning of the novel to the end of the novel. Atticus was considered a static character because he was compassionate and caring for people all the way through the story. Fortunately, Atticus Finch was a very compassionate person, Atticus always wanted the truth and was dedicated to finding it. "if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take." (Lee 218). This quote from Atticus Finch summarizes how compassionate he was because he would rather have Bob Ewell spit in his face and threaten him, so that Mayella Ewell would not get beaten. Next, Atticus Finch was a very wise person because of how deals with situations and how he asks questions. This explains how wise Atticus Finch was because he asks questions that he can prove the right. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 39). This explains how wise Atticus was because of how he handles situations and asks questions. Finally, Atticus Finch was a very respectful man no matter where you come from or what you have done. "This time we aren't fighting the Yankees, we're fighting our friends. But remember this, no matter how bitter things get, they're still our friends and this is …show more content…
Atticus did what was right for the Robinson family even though others did not agree with Atticus. First Atticus, unlike many other people, defended an African American in court. Atticus had seemed to be winning the case with the questions he had been asking.“She was white, and she tempted a Negro. She did something that in our society was unspeakable: she kissed a black man. Not an old Uncle, but a strong young Negro man. No code mattered to her before she broke it, but it came crashing down on her afterwards.”(Lee 272). Therefore, Atticus proves to the court with the evidence that Tom was not Guilty and Mayella Ewell tried to kiss Tom, and when Bob Ewell saw this he beat her and blamed it on Tom Robinson. “Our courts have their faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levellers, and in our courts all men are created equal” (Lee 273-274). Instead the court does not want people to hate them so they say that Tom was guilty. Tom will die shortly after trying to escape so the Ewells were responsible for Tom’s death. Next Atticus, unlike many fathers, wanted to be there for his children when it mattered the most. “There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible” (Lee 172). Atticus Finch would do anything in the world for his children. Atticus cared about his children so much that the only way
Catherine Pulsifer, an inspirational book author, once said, “Your character defines who you are by the actions you take.” In other words, your actions will always speak louder than any words you speak. Honorable actions are what build an honorable character, which is what can be said for Atticus Finch, a character from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch was a righteous and honorable man who displayed many of Kamehameha Schools’ E Ola! Learner Outcomes, used to shape students into culturally, strong servant leaders.
Atticus Finch is known through Maycomb, Alabama as a man who is always respectful and true to others. He has two children, who he loves, and teaches them moral lessons that will get them through life. It is reasonably accurate that Atticus
Lauren Valentine Atticus Finch In the novel To KIll A Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, the main character Scout, told the story in first person point of view. The story took place in Maycomb, Alabama. It’s a small country town where the weather is very hot in the summer and they had short cold winters.
Atticus Finch is one of the most steadfastly honest and moral characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. His character remains, for the most part, unchanged throughout the novel. Atticus overcomes prejudice through courage, tolerance and standing up for what he believes in. Atticus serves as the moral conscience of Maycomb, a man of all people-white and black, rich and poor, who cannot tell a lie, treats all people equally and rarely has a bad word to say about anyone. Although Atticus’s daughter, Scout is the narrator and the story mostly revolve after Atticus’s children, Scout and Jem, Atticus emerges as the central and most powerful figure.
Atticus also proved to us that he was an intelligent individual from the very beginning of the story, Atticus uses his resources and his points that he makes wisely. Atticus Finch was an intelligent, calm-tempered, and determined man during the story, he correctly represents the themes
In the book to kill the mockingbird bird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch reveals some character traits. Atticus Finch is the father of the main character Scout Finch. Atticus unveils that he's understanding, fair and responsible. He is understanding and doesn't push his family to do something if they’re not ready, he is fair when hearing both sides of the story, and finally he is responsible when suggesting for his family to stay out of trouble. First Atticus Finch is very understanding.
Atticus Finch is a suburban lawyer with two young children, whom tries his best to teach them right from wrong. When Scout is talking to Atticus about her daily misfortunes, he states “You never really understand a person until
In conclusion, Atticus Finch from Haper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, demonstrates humility, fairness, and loves his children very much. Although he had many a chance to boast about his amazing achievements and accomplishments, Atticus never did, but instead chose to keep these skills quiet and low-down. Being black meant nothing much to him either; he believed blacks should get an equal chance at everything and Atticus never judged someone immediately just because of one’s colour or social class. He proved this when he decided to defend the black man, Tom Robinson in front of the entire court.
To begin, Atticus demonstrates what true humility means. He humbles himself in his speech and never exalts himself in the presence of others. Instead of boasting about himself, Atticus remains silent about his achievements. For instance, after Atticus shoots a sick dog, Miss Maudie says to his children, “Forgot to tell you the other day that besides playing the Jew’s Harp, Atticus Finch was the deadest shot in Maycomb County in his time” (129). While the typical father might brag about his accomplishments, Atticus does not boast about his abilities.
Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird, was told from the perspective of Scout, Jean Louise, Finch and was a unique blend of Scout’s younger and older self. It was the beginning of summer 1933 in the town of Maycomb Alabama. Maycomb was said to be a tired town. One with grass covered sidewalks and muddy streets. Scout was a meticulous and clever young girl which expressed great amounts of growing up throughout the story.
Scout Finch Harpers Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, was told from the first-person perspective of Scout, Jean Louise, and Finch and was a unique blend of Scout’s younger and older self. 1933 in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. The Great Depression had affected the city badly and was still affecting them. Maycomb was a tired old place with grass growing on the sidewalks, rainy days making the ground turn red and it was always scorching hot.
He is a wise man to his community and its people, especially Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch, a lawyer, is put into a case, defending a black man, Tom Robinson, who is accused of raping a white woman, Mayella Ewell. Atticus’ insightful, caring, and thoughtful personality
Atticus is a man of great courage, he will fight for what he thinks is right no matter the risk, this is represented in a quote stating “You never really really understand a person until you see his point of view”. He is a man of tremendous passion, and he is able to see the good in people even when they are not at their best as he does with his client Tom Robinson. He is a man of humility and he will admit when he is wrong. Throughout the story “To Kill a Mockingbird” Atticus is faced with the difficult task of defending a black man named Tom Robinson in court.
He stands up for what he believes in even if that means ruining himself or possibly putting those around him into danger. Atticus Finch is a very determined, earnest, and ambitious
Atticus is one of the very few characters who never has to rethink his stand on a subject. Many of the other characters such as Mayella Ewell do not think about other people or the situation they are in when they say or do something. Atticus Finch is an admirable father for his morality, persistence, and for his wisdom. Atticus Finch presents this in the situations he is portrayed in, in To Kill a Mockingbird.