Discuss The Character Of Atticus Finch In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

He believed in giving his children freedom to walk around town and talk to whomever they wanted to without his supervision. Because of this, they were able to learn from experience rather than just school alone. This also showed that Atticus treated his children as equals rather than just taking the role of the hierarchy. Another thing he did that allowed Jem and Scout to be treated as equals was allow them to call him by his first name which was very uncommon. Atticus never beat or hit is children even though it was legal and a regular thing for parents to do back then, Atticus instead resorted to alternative, non-violent, punishments when his kids misbehaved such as making Jem read to Mrs Dubois after Jem wrecked her flowers.

Walter is in for a big surprise. When his mother finds out about his plans, she rains on his parade. She decides to exercise her authority as the holder of the check. She’s going to fulfill her dream instead; buy a house, with a garden, for her family. Walter still thinks he’s going to get the money.

One character quality that describes Atticus is morally upstanding. He is consistently considerate of other people’s feelings while remaining professional. When Scout asks Atticus if he is a nigger-lover, he says he certainly is and he does his best

       Walter was upset when he heard his mother had spent the insurance money on the house and thought it wasn't fair that Beneatha got some of it for her medical school while he got nothing for his liquor store business. Lena, who always wanted her son to be happy, trustingly gave the rest of the insurance money to Walter. Holding the money in his hands, Walter thanked his mother and appreciated the trust she had in him. Walter then gave the money to his buddies to help him getting his liquor license without realizing that they betrayed him. As his dream crumbled to pieces, Walter was regret that he didn't listen to his mother, wife and sister.

Walter focused solely on the money and this caused him to think that all the money is his and he can go and do as he pleases. He was obviously disappointed when Mama did not give him any of the money initially but when she entrusted him with the remaining $6,500 it brought about a sense of pride and responsibility that had long eluded him. It was almost a renewing moment for Walter as his family life changed for the better since he was now acting as the man of the house.

Firstly, Atticus is shown to be an incredibly courageous man in many different ways. Although physical

Walter redeems himself when he refuses to take the money from Mr. Lindner. Though he was completely willing to swallow his pride for the sake of his family. This shows that Walter would do what it takes for the overall well-being of his family.

Walter comes up with another plan to take money from Linder, president of the Clyburn home association. Earlier, he offered the family money not to move in their neighborhood but Walter declined. However, after his devastating loss, he called up Linder to make a deal to get more money. Walter Younger’s defining moment was when Mama told him he was not a man and his father would not be pleased with his decision. This seemed to cause something to rise in him to change his perspective on

Although characters may not appear to be similar on the surface, some can be found by digging deep. Two unexpected characters in Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird, clearly have many similarities along with differences. To Kill a Mockingbird captivates a racist town through the eyes of six-year-old Scout. Tom Robinson has been accused of raping Mayella Ewell, the daughter of Bob Ewell, an alcoholic living on welfare. Scout’s father Atticus, is attempting to prove the innocence of Robinson, a black man, who is accused of rape; an almost hopeless case in such a segregated city. Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell both have a reputation that precedes them, and both face discrimination. Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell have different personal

     Tom and Walter are in similar situations. They are living almost in poverty, and they are denied authority. Walter’s goal is not selfish, in that it is not just for him, but also for the benefit of the entire family.

Because of this Walter has lost his self esteem and will to do anything to make his life better. This is important because it shows that Walter does not have a firm grasp on his own identity.

     As Walter's dreams become bigger and bigger, he seems to neglect the 'smaller' things such as his family. "Here I am a giant surrounded by ants! Ants who can't even understand what the giant is talking about,? (Hansberry 85). Walter has big ideals, but his methods of achieving his goals and ideals are somewhat irrational. Walter can be regarded as more concerned with becoming self-employed without really thinking about the consequences, which may be imposed on his family. Later in play, Walter learns that he needs to set his dreams aside for the sake of the

First, Atticus possesses a legitimate character. In everything he does, he takes it on with the same humbleness; and, no matter where he goes his integrity stays the same. When Dill cried because of the way Mr. Gilmer treated Tom Robinson at the stand, Scout attempts to comfort him with this knowledge that, "He's [Atticus is] the same in the courtroom as he is on the public streets" (266). Quoting the words of Miss Mottie, Scout unsuccessfully tries to

When Walter loses the money, his views change. He convinces himself that a man doesn’t need morals, and that the only thing that matters is how

He finally realized that he had been wrong all along, and that he should have done what was best for his family before he tried to benefit from the money for himself. This part of a poem by Langston Hughes best describes his dreams: “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun…”. That is exactly what happened to Walter’s dream, it just sat there and dried up like a raisin in the sun because he did nothing about it until he