Atticus Defending African-American

To Kill A Mockingbird is a classic and popular novel because it can connect and relate to each reader. One of the many ways that it can connect to readers is by providing a sense of hope for those who are struggling with racism, prejudice or bullying. The novel and its characters symbolize and show hope for change in various manners. Many of the characters in the novel are hoping and acting for change in their prejudiced community and lifestyles. Readers can relate their problems and issues to those of the novel. Atticus Finch, father of young ‘Scout’ and ‘Jem’ Finch, has shown that he has hope for change in the South in several ways. Atticus knew that he would not win the trial when he was assigned to defend Tom

It is rare to find a courageous and sympathetic person who is willing to stand against social injustice. In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus represents this rare hero. He is a lawyer and a single parent to his kids Jem and Scout. He understands that society should not be black and white and helps those who are mistreated. Not only does Atticus demonstrate acts of courage and empathy, he is also an excellent role model to his children. Atticus represents the qualities of a true hero by exposing injustice, and through courageous and sympathetic activities, teaching his children moral values.

Atticus Finch is a model father created by Harper Lee in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird. He is an important figure in the Maycomb, Alabama Community. He raises his children, Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Jeremy Atticus Finch (Jem) with wide sets of morals, disciplines them, and is a true role model. Atticus allows his children to be individuals and does not try to change who they are. He teaches them fairness and equality among many different types of people in Maycomb. He is always teaching his children about how their actions may affect others, then, as a result, devices punishments to teach Scout and Jem valued life lessons. In many situations, Atticus can chastise his children, but he allows them mature and notice their own mistakes

First, Atticus shows courage by standing up against Mr. Cunningham and defending Tom Robinson. Even though he was the only defender at court, Atticus wasn’t afraid to thoroughly explain why the Ewells were wrong. When Mr. Cunningham and his mob of men came to retrieve Tom Robinson from the Maycomb jailhouse, Atticus was told to move aside from the doorway. Out of bravery, “Atticus remained where he was” (pg. 202) even when he was outnumbered. Atticus risked his life to defend Tom Robinson.

The first sign of courage is when Miss Maudie tells Scout on page 46 that, “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets”. This quote says a lot about Atticus’s character because it takes courage to act the same all the time and not care what others think about you. Atticus did not let people change who he was or make him act differently. Atticus did not care if people judged him or disagreed with him. His beliefs

Atticus showed courage and to created and positive a change in their society when he was willing to stand up for Tom Robinson. He was willing to stand up for Tom because he wanted to show truth and that what they were doing was wrong. Atticus was a man of his word and was well respected in Maycomb and he was willing to give that up to bring justice and to prove that Tom Robinson was an innocent african american who just wanted is to be with his family. He told scout “you just hold your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don’t you let ‘em get your goat. Try fighting with your head for a change…it’s a good one, even if it does resist learning."(Atticus chapter 11)Atticus should that he knows what is coming his way and told Scout that no matter what they say don’t let it get into your head because he knows what he is standing up for people

Atticus has these qualities, he is the light in a dark world. He represents the good versus the evil in the town of Maycomb. When Atticus is talking to Jem about wanting an air rifle Atticus says, “ I’d rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard, but i know you’ll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit'em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” (99) As a parent, Atticus expects a lot from his children and treats them as his equals.

Atticus is a very fair and smart character. Throughout the book we see how Atticus has such great pride when defending what he thinks is right also teaching his children Scout and Jem what is wrong. He always speaks his mind. He is not afraid of what other people think of him or his family. People of Maycomb have a lot of respect for Atticus because he sticks to what he believes in.  “You just hold your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don't

“I want you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.” (ch.11), Atticus Finch expresses what he believes is real courage through exploring a variety of significant categories, as it is one of the most important notions of To Kill a Mockingbird. These are intertwined with seemingly unrelated notions such as injustice and growing up, which are all recurring themes in Lee’s novel. As the reader is exposed to the complexities of the plot, Lee conveys that there are instances

Throughout Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem learn to value Atticus because of all of the events that had occurred. From Atticus defending Tom Robinson to when Jem and Scout Find out that he has the Deadliest in Maycomb.At First they view atticus as the most boring but fair father. Then getting towards the end of the book they see him as a Great loving father who is good at his job.In this story we see the reality of the world in Alabama Maycomb During the Great Depression, We see the racism and the injustice system that changes the way people think which in time changes how Scout and Jem View Atticus for defending Tom Robinson.

As Atticus Finch defends an African American named Tom Robinson, the white population of Maycomb County strongly disagrees with him. In the novel, Mr. Finch represents equality and he strongly follows the justice system. Even though he is a lawyer,

In the novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, written by Harper lee conveys that courage is in the heart of Atticus. Illustrating how all people can make a change, but those with courage can make huge differences. To overcome the doubts about an innocent black man, a courageous man named Atticus must stand to protect him. Atticus is the representation of courage as he attempts to bring justice to Tom Robinson, a loving father to Scout, and Jem, and is imprudent by shooting down a mad dog. Atticus was a courageous person that never gives up.

Another courageous character is Atticus Finch, Scout’s father. Atticus is the lawyer who defends Tim Robinson during the trial and a dad who preaches about equality. He is also a very helpful person and a sharpshot and for that he is courageous because he doesn’t show it off and only uses it when needed. An example of this would be when Atticus shoots Tim Johnson the rabid dog and “Tim Johnson leaped, flopped over, and crumpled on the sidewalk in a brown-and-white heap” (Lee 127). Atticus is courageous for his actions involving Tim Robinson because at the time, blacks were looked down on and if accused, they were usually sentenced. Yet Atticus still defends because he believes that “there is nothing more sickening to me than a low-grade white man who’ll take advantage of a Negro’s ignorance” (Lee 296). His courage is also displayed when he goes to the jail house to defend Tom Robinson against the lynch mob and also “Mr.Ewell approached him, cursed him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him” (Lee 291). Atticus is also courageous because he treats everybody equally and does his “best to love everybody” (Lee 144). These actions help define Atticus’s courage and character.

He shows bravery regardless of any fear of personal attack or fear of harm to his children. Although an unpopular decision in Maycomb county, he takes on the job of defending Tom Robinson, a black man, willing to risk the anger of the people in order to do what he thinks right. Even against unlikely odds, he courageously takes on the case, because it would go against his conscience to fail to take action. Showing his perspective on bravery after Mrs. Dubose’s death, Atticus tells his children, “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. (149)” Going against popular belief, he shows his children that real courage is rare, but with it, they can be the one to make a

Harper Lee shows how Atticus Finch is judged by people and how that point connects to the main theme. Further into the book, there comes a time when Atticus is assigned to a court case where he is supposed to defend an African-American. According to the setting portrayed in To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus would be mocked and highly looked down upon due to him defending a black man. The author shows Atticus’s innocence by writing, “‘I’m simply defending a Negro—his name’s Tom Robinson.’” (page 77) This quote demonstrates that Atticus has no choice in defending an African-American and that it’s his obligation to do so. Lee shows that people have assumed him as a traitor when this is based on one court case out of many. Another scene in the book where we see Atticus getting judged is when Miss Caroline, Scout’s teacher, assumes that Atticus has taught Scout to read. Miss Caroline says to Scout, “‘Now you tell your father not to teach you any more. It’s best to begin reading with a fresh