Atticus Finch As A Hero In To Kill A Mockingbird

As Atticus decides to defend Tom Robinson, who is a black man. Many citizens of Maycomb don't understand his choices for doing so. Atticus is questioned by Scout, she asks him “If you shouldn’t be defendin’ him, then why are you doing it?” Scout says that to Atticus because people from Scouts school have been telling her that defending a black man is a negative thing to do. By asking Atticus this, it shows that others see black people as lower class compared to others. As the majority of Maycomb see them that way, they don't understand why Atticus should and would defend them. Atticus sees the whole situation as him just “Simply defending a Negro,” because he sees everyone nas an equal which everyone else should too. As the citizens of Maycomb don't understand why Atticus is defending Tom, some finally start to see the trial just like Atticus. In chapter 15, a mob is called upon Atticus for defending Tom. It is led by Mr. Cunningham, who has a son named Walter, which Scout goes to school with. While the mob is after Atticus because of him defending Tom, Scout is able to stop the mob. She stops the mob by telling Mr. Cunningham about his son and how Atticus has helped their family, which then calms him down to see the mob isn't right. As Scout’s kindness towards Mr. Cunningham helps him decide to call off the mobs, it also helps him to see Atticus is a good person for defending and helping Tom Robinson because Atticus did the same towards him. Atticus’ choice to defend and help black people is hard to understand for many, butin the end it is important to realise why he choses to defend

Today’s society is damaged with the results of people doing terrible things to each other. Peoples actions can make or break lives.The novel To Kill A Mockingbird, is about a little girl, her Brother, their Dad, and the negro they all fight to defend. The main character scout and her older brother Jem, get into all sorts of dilemmas in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. As they learn new valuable lessons about life, they also pick up that the small town they grow up in is not as clean and safe as it seems. The father, Atticus Finch is a kind hearted soul who was given the case of Tom Robinson, a negro accused of Raping a white woman. As soon as Atticus was given the case he aimed to defend Tom but a faulty jury made sure it did not happen.To

Although they are critiqued, some people do whatever they can do to improve our society. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch proves himself to be a hero. This small-town lawyer exhibits bravery, strength, and modesty when faced with objection during Maycomb’s quarrel for justice. Without a doubt, Atticus proves that anybody can stand for what he or she believes is right.

Atticus shows true courage by defending Tom Robinson, a black man charged with the rape of a white woman. Atticus continues to fight for justice despite knowing he can’t win the case because he is

Whether in the form of a living person or a fictional character from a book or movie, heroes are prevalent in everyone's life. The typical view of a hero is someone who fights crime or saves people from mortal peril, but the true definition of a hero is a person of distinguished courage admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is the true definition of hero. Although he wasn't seen as a hero during the time the book took place, Atticus Finch is considered to be one of the most heroic figures in American Literature because of his courage, intelligence, and sense of what is right and what is wrong.

Atticus first stands against social injustice by becoming the defense lawyer for Tom Robinson, a black man who is accused

Finally, Atticus is a good role model because he fights for equality. While some might believe that Atticus does not fight for equality because he could take on more cases, he does fight for equality because he is the only lawyer to put his all into defending a black man. Every lawyer that was assigned a black man who was falsely accused of charges in Maycomb simply let the man be convicted. They did not offer the basic right of a lawyer in court that they deserved. However, when Atticus was assigned the role to defend Tom Robinson, he saw that the man was innocent and decided to put all of his effort into defending Tom. Atticus went

Atticus shows true courage by trying every way to help others who were in the need of it. First of all, it is courageous of Atticus to take the Tom Robinson case. Even his own family disagreed of taking the case because of the bias. He takes many risks when taking the Tom Robinson case. He risks the chance of critization by the people that live in the Maycomb County. Mrs. Dubose criticizes him when she said, “Atticus is a Nigger lover!’’ (100). With many prejudice people living in Maycomb County Atticus also risks the chance of not being re-elected for legislature. Secondly, it is

Most define someone who is courageous to be a hero or very brave. Someone children look up to, but villains can also be just as courageous as a hero. So what is the true meaning of courageous? It is found in the famous book To Kill A Mockingbird written by Harper Lee. Atticus Finch is a man, a lawyer, and very courageous because he goes against social norms of the time, Nathan Radley is courageous because he chooses to look after his brother, and Mr. Walter Cunningham is brave because he chooses to get by with using his own resources instead of relying on others.

In reality, heroes do not always appear at the perfect time, but when one does, it is at the most opportune moment to move society forward. Atticus Finch is the hero in Maycomb. Despite the common prejudice against African Americans, Atticus defied society’s standards and treated African Americans as equals. Instead of capitulating, Atticus defended Tom Robinson, a coloured man, with all his might. Atticus Finch’s heroic qualities in To Kill a Mockingbird are shown through his patient mentoring of Jem and Scout, ravenous appetite for social justice. and unconditional support for all humans.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is an interesting novel exploring the idea of heroes. Typically a hero is someone who fights crime or saves people from dire situations but the hero in this novel is Scout and Jem’s father, Atticus finch. Atticus finch is affair and just man; he shows this by defending Tom Robinson, a coloured man who is wrongly accused of raping Mayella Ewell. A hero is defined, as a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities and in my opinion Atticus Finch is all of these things.

When people hear the term “Hero” they generally picture a physically strong person with a cape and a super power. But in this case the hero of To Kill a Mockingbird is a Lawyer in a small town named Macomb County. Atticus is the father of two kids his son Jem the oldest is a boy who dreams of football and playing it and his daughter the narrator Scout. Scout is a six year old with the maturity of a much older age, Scout is a tomboy that despises dresses and anything that entails being a girl. The characteristics I see in a superhero is someone who is courageous, wanting to help other people, and someone who cares. By the end of this paper you should have enough evidence to label Atticus as a hero.

Atticus is the town’s most respected lawyer. He is not wealthy, but he is well off in the community and is very kind towards everyone. As a single parent, he faces the world, raising his two children with his maid, Calpurnia, who experiences better conditions and responsibilities than other African Americans of her time, due to Atticus’ beliefs. He has a reputation for being an open-minded, fair man, and a unique personality that is overflowing with honesty. He has been assigned a case of defending a black man who is apparently accused of rape. Now Atticus is both loved and unloved by the townspeople. Since they live in the South during the 1930’s, Atticus gives a lot of advice to his children, Scout and Jem. Atticus tells Scout and Jem that they should not say anything about a person especially when they do not know that person. Atticus describes what he means in a quote “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around it”(Lee 39). Atticus defends a black man named Tom Robinson, who is accused of raping a girl. Atticus has the confidence and the courage to defend Tom and prove that he is innocent. Scout does not believe that her father is nice enough or has the courage to defend Tom. Atticus proves that

The way a character is perceived by the reader does not always depend on the author’s story. Often, a character needs to be looked into deeply to understand their role in a work of literature. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch plays the role of a lawyer and the main characters’ father. However, Harper Lee writes Atticus in a way that, although he is the father of Scout and Jem Finch, he is more of a mentor and a hero to his children. The role of guardian falls into other hands— Calpurnia and partially Aunt Alexandra. Still, Atticus playing his role of a hero for Jem and Scout was the best thing he could have done for them. His mentoring led Scout to be a mature, virtuous girl at a very young age, and Jem likewise to be a strong, compassionate young man. After being offered so much insight to Atticus’ opinions of Maycomb’s inhabitants and the world in general, Scout and Jem developed a unique perception of what the world should be like compared to that of their contemporaries.

As we were reading to kill a mockingbird I realized that Atticus Finch Is a really great father and lawyer. What really caught my eye in the book was when they accused Tom Robinson of allegedly raping Mayella Ewell. The fact that Tom Robinson only has one good arm and is left handed when Mayella Ewell had punch marks on her along with her neck being choked, all the evidence that Atticus presented showed that Tom Robinson was innocent. And then Tom Robinson ends up being guilty and what happened to him at the kind of end wasn't right and all Atticus wanted was justice and what end up happening to Tom Robinson was very unfair, just because of his skin color. If I was in Atticus position I would be disappointed because you would think people would see all the injustice happening at this time. And would see that what was happening ruined his life and they wouldn't like if that happen to them.