Atticus Finch Injustice

To kill a mockingbird can mean many things. It’s the title of a book that has been bought 40 million times. But, it also has a definition. To kill a mockingbird means to destroy innocence. The theme of my literary analysis is mockingbirds. Mockingbirds in TKAM are innocent things tainted by the skewed society of Maycomb. Some of these mockingbirds are Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, and the children. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book set in a small Alabama town in the 1930’s. The main character and narrator is Jean Louise Finch, but is almost always called by her nickname, Scout. Scout, her brother, and her summer friend Dill get into all kinds of mischief while living in the racist society of a 1930’s Alabama town. Scout’s dad, Atticus, is a prominent lawyer in Maycomb and is appointed to a controversial case, and is defending a black man. Scout and her brother, Jem go through many troubles and learn many lessons from the days leading up to, and during the trial. The trail makes their family some friends and a lot of enemies. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a story of courage and despair. Throughout TKAM, mockingbirds are used as an example of something innocent being tainted by the skewed society of TKAM. Some great examples of these are Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, and the children.

The story of Atticus Finch and Tom Robinson, the second of the two main conflicts in this book also represented the sin of killing a mockingbird. Atticus Finch, the father of Jem and Scout was a lawyer, and in a court case, Atticus was assigned a black man, Tom Robinson. Atticus was tasked with defending Tom from a false conviction of rape by the Ewell family. Atticus was given a very hard time,and was even threatened by Bob Ewell, who was angered that Atticus ruined the reputation and respect he thought he’d gain. . Bob even tried to murder Atticus’ kids. Atticus

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, injustice is a main theme that is reflected towards many characters. To Kill a Mockingbird, is a novel written by Harper Lee and published in the nineteen-sixties. Many characters in the story are treated unfairly in society due to racial or prejudicial attitudes. Overall these characters are innocent victims of injustice. Atticus, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson are considered to be mockingbirds in the novel. A mockingbird was defined as a bird that did nothing wrong, but sang beautiful music for us to hear. These characters did nothing wrong and were treated unfairly in their town. In this different society, there are many factors that have had an influence on people’s perceptions towards others.

The mockingbird metaphor applies to several characters in the book. One particular character that may not be as obvious to some people is Jem Finch. In Jem’s case, he starts out as a young boy full of innocence. As he grows up his father, Atticus, teaches him to judge an individual based on their character instead of how society teaches us to treat people; as well as, do what is right. Atticus reinforces this belief when he says, “They're certainly entitled to think that, and they're entitled to full respect for their opinions... but before I can live with other folks I've got

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

“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 see it through no matter what.” This quote by Atticus Finch, a character in To Kill a Mockingbird highlights one of the reasons why Atticus is honorable. Atticus Finch possesses admirable qualities that can inspire the readers. Atticus has a cool-temper and he never gets angry. He always does his best to pick the right choice, no matter the circumstances. He is courageous in numerous manners as well. These are only a few of the countless, respectable characteristics that Atticus portrays in this novel.

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a kind and brave man who treats everyone with respect. Throughout his life, Atticus Finch continually represents the values of respect, courage, and justice. In Maycomb, County Atticus lives with his two kids, Scout and Jem, and their housekeeper Calpurnia. He is a defense lawyer who believes segregation is wrong. First, Atticus shows respect by how he treats others. He Answers his children's questions truthfully, even if they're embarrassing. He does this because he thinks it is wrong to lie to a child. Also, he respects the Cunningham family. Atticus Treats Walter, Jr., as an honored guest at his dinner table. One time he even assisted Mr. Cunningham with an important legal problem.

Harper Lee’s most iconic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is a story of prejudice and racism. The novel takes place in the depression stricken town of Maycomb County and follows a girl named Scout as she learns and experiences the good and evil taking place in her community. As suggested by the title, the mockingbird plays an important role in the book as it represents innocence and the slaying of one represent the loss of innocence. The symbolic mockingbirds in To Kill a Mockingbird are Boo Radley, Jem and Tom Robinson.

In To Kill a Mockingbird, the undertones of justice and morality are highlighted and become more apparent through the use of symbols such as dynamic characters and instances of great irony. Atticus Finch stands as the stronghold justice throughout the entirety of To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee uses him and his ironclad code of ethics to serve as a model of morality in the community and more effectively, in the court case of Tom Robinson. Atticus believes greatly in the idea of justice in the courts and the basis of morality of the townspeople.

I’m sitting in the courtroom wondering when people stopped caring. When did everyone decide to only look on the outside and not care enough to try harder to see the truth. I find myself staying in Maycomb every summer and i’ve never seen such an injustice before. Mr.Gilmer was questioning Tom as if he isn’t didn’t have the right to stand up for himself. Although, I guess in the eyes of these ignorant men he doesn’t. He wasn’t guilty. I know that Atticus Finch is a good man and wouldn’t put this much faith in a man that had done such a horrible act. I never really knew Tom, but I am experiencing his loneliness and pain with every step he takes away from the courthouse and closer to the end of his life. He will die in that prison. He will never

Atticus, he is persistent, positive, truthful, serious, concerned, wise, empathetic, and reasonable. But which ones make him, him the most? Is it positivity, or wisdom, it could be any of them.Which ones make you, you? In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the theme of social justice is demonstrated through the character of Atticus Finch who is positive and persistent. Social justice is where there is justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Harper Lee is a famous writer who wrote a book called “To Kill a Mockingbird”. In this book Lee talks about symbolism, a literary device when the author uses an object to stand for an idea, she used a mockingbird which is a symbol of innocence. In her novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Harper Lee uses Atticus Finch, Tom Robinson, and Arthur “Boo” Radley as human “mockingbirds” to contribute to the overall theme of innocence. First, Harper Lee use Atticus as a human mockingbird because he is a nice and honest person. Atticus Finch is a lawyer in Maycomb County that's in southern Alabama also he is the best shot in the whole town, Atticus is the father of two children named Jem and Scout Finch.

Atticus Finch is a father, lawyer, and widower who lives in Maycomb, Alabama. Throughout the book, we learn more and more about who Atticus Finch really is. Atticus knows about everyone's social status, and what their lifestyle is like. For example, in the book, Mr. Cunningham, a poor farmer, can only pay with items from his farm, not cash. Atticus respects Mr. Cunningham and accepts his pay not demanding for money. He tries to teach his children, Jem and Jean Louise “Scout”, how to be respectful towards others. He directs the kids to not judge a book but its cover. But, they should be respectful and kind towards others.

Atticus Finch, a intelligent, confident, leader who is sadly widowed with two children named Jem and Scout. Mr. Finch is a lawyer in addition to being an older father in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. In the small town, the children are raised a certain way except for the Finch children. Most of the town disagrees with Mr. Finch’s parenting style, but he is raising them the way all children should be raised. In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus taught his children to not let anyone stop them from what they strongly believe in, that people can be cruel, and that everyone is equal no matter what race or gender they are.

“Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird,” (Lee 119). In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, people from Maycomb, Alabama get treated differently for being themselves, like Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, and Jem Finch. Tom Robinson gets looked at as a bad person and is getting a trial that is for the most part unfair, since he is a man of color, while Atticus Finch fights hard for Tom. The children, Scout, Jem, and Dill have an obsession with seeing what Boo Radley looks like, and with how he is perceived as a bad person throughout the town of Maycomb. Jem Finch is growing up over the course of the story, he is starting to realize how terrible and unfair the world can really be during the time of the Great Depression. - Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird, a mockingbird is shown as someone or something that is innocent but is getting treated poorly for being themselves. This theme is shown through the characters Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, and Jem Finch.