Atticus Finch, is the protagonist in the famous novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. A protagonist in literature, is the leading, or one of the major characters in a book, or any other forms of literature. In the story written by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is protagonist because, he is the character trying to pursue th goal of the story. As one of the most well known and important citizens in Maycomb, Alabama Atticus’ needed not to worry much despite it being the Great Depression. Owing…
is mainly focused around the adventures of Scout and Jem Finch and their friend Dill. One of their biggest adventures is the trial of Tom Robinson, a case which affects them personally. Atticus Finch, Scout and Jem’s father, is a lawyer who defends Tom Robinson, an African American man who is accused of raping a young girl. Even though evidence points to Tom being innocent, he is convicted and later killed when he tries to escape. Atticus plays a very important role in To Kill a Mockingbird and…
because of you” -Anonymous. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book about the life of Jean Louise Finch when her father is assigned a case about a African American man convicted for raping a white woman. Through the book we see Jean’s father, Atticus Finch, character come to light while he deals with the case. He is a role model, a loving father and a honest lawyer. Atticus is never acts fake and always consistent. Atticus is a humble man who tries his best to help and defend those he feels are…
novel To Kill a Mockingbird, readers can understand this by viewing the character Atticus. Atticus plays a vital role in the coming of age story of Scout Finch. In the novel, Scout is maturing in a time of segregation and prejudice and with help of Atticus's advice begins to understand the views of her own town. Atticus displays these praiseworthy characteristics as well as tolerance, courage, and empathy. Atticus is very empathetic towards almost every aspect of Maycomb. He puts himself in…
“Atticus was feeble: he was nearly fifty. When Jem and I asked him why he was so old, he said he got started late.” (Lee). The story To Kill A Mockingbird is about two young children Jean Louise “Scout” and her older brother Jeremy “Jem” Finch. Their father, Atticus, is a lawyer in the district of Maycomb County. Atticus is a bad parent because he leaves his children without telling them and often, he does not know where they are, he takes the truth too far, and he does not sugarcoat things for…
the wonderful backdrop of little southern town called Maycomb. Central to the story, Atticus Finch, an attorney, agreed to defend a colored man accused of raping a teenage girl. Throughout the book, Atticus is subject to peer pressure, public rejection, and the inquisitive young minds of his two children Jem and Scout. He has a personality that remains constant through the trials of his life. Atticus Finch is steadfast, courteous, and just. Steadfast is being firm in purpose, resolution,…
novel and why? In chapter 3 of To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus Finch give Jem and Scout some very compelling advice. He explains to the two that you couldn’t ever understand someone until you’ve seen it from their point of view. The way he tell the kids is very honest and meaningful. “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” (Atticus Finch, Chapter 3) This is one of my favorite quotes from…
Scout Finch is a young girl in To Kill A Mockingbird who lives in Maycomb, a small town in the South during the Reconstruction Era. Harper Lee uses Scout’s ignorance and vagueness as a little girl and her developing understanding about events happening her life to demonstrate a unique instance of the age old and common moral versus society dilemma. Lee’s approach to portraying this is made in an effort to show the inevitable problem in an unbiased way. As Scout grows older she becomes aware of…
Racism is a very important factor in To Kill a Mockingbird and immensely impacts Atticus Finch. Atticus takes this racial battle onto his own shoulders and is determined to make headway for equality. Atticus is very influential in this book and American Literature because he is a very caring and understanding lawyer, father, and individual. Atticus is a very fair and understanding lawyer who is well loved. He is observant and feels that everyone, even african americans deserve a trial.…
the environment and values Atticus is paving for his children—honest, righteous, virtuous, and principled. In Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mocking Bird,” justice is the ideal that is heavily expressed on because of its scarcity in the novel’s historical setting. However, injustice can manifest itself at any time, period, race and gender. Without a doubt, injustice is more prevalent in the current generation, indistinctness and subtleness are the only differences. Atticus Finch is the perfect example…