Similarities And Differences Between Robert Ewell And To Kill A Mockingbird

Atticus displays these characteristics of positive morals, dignity and fairness by defending rape accused Tom Robinson and trying to provide him with a credible defence against the wishes and social norms of the community, however Atticus Finch abided by the social norms of the community while livingin a racially segregated community, carrying on with his day to day life in such a community, while using “white only” parks and white only buses without directly challenging the racist legal system and Atticus Finch did not dispute the fact that Tom Robinson is tried before an all-white jury and that it was fairly reasonable to assume that they would convict him of rape as a predetermined outcome on the mere fact that he was a black man and she was a white

Atticus Finch demonstrates his words of, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it," throughout the novel. For example, Mrs. Dubose always speaks poorly of Atticus and all the decisions Atticus decides to make. However, Atticus is always looking for ways to excuse her poor behavior and even goes as far as making Jem read to her and complimenting her every time he sees her. This does not stop Mrs. Dubose from deteriorating Atticus's reputation and character until her death. Atticus also uses the Golden Rule when he decides to help the case of Tom Robinson, an American African accused of rape. Atticus treats Tom Robinson how he would want to be treated. Atticus knows he is going to lose th case due to the extensive amounts of racism in the county. However, this does not stop him from trying his best for Tom Robinson, as he would want others to do for him if he was

Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial subjects in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, would be whether or not Atticus Finch should have defended Tom Robinson. However, in order to understand this controversy, a person must first be able to understand Atticus Finch himself. Atticus as a character is a very intellectual person who possesses the fortitude to stand up for whatever he believes is right and will not let other people’s choices affect his own. Furthermore, it is also important to understand that Atticus is not a racist, nor does he approve of the idea that one group of people are better than another based on their appearances in general, and because of this, a person can generalize that Atticus’s characteristic traits are why he did not complain when given the task of defending a black man, Tom Robinson, who had been wrongfully accused of raping a white woman. A man that he, as well as a small group of other people from town, viewed as the picture of innocence. In their eyes, Tom was no more than a mockingbird, “[and mockingbirds] don’t do one thing but make music for [people] to enjoy” (Lee 119). Knowing this, anyone with a reasonably strong sense of what is right and what is wrong can conclude that it does make sense for Atticus Finch to have taken the case due to his belief that it is a sin to kill the innocent as well as his courage that allows him to stay true to his ideas, even though when taking the case, he was inevitably going to be putting his

Atticus was the defendant in the Tom Robinson case, and he proudly stood up for Tom. He was called a “Nigger lover” throughout the book because he defended Tom. “What kind of parent would I be if I didn't defend him, sure I was assigned his case but if I didn't try my best to defend him then I couldn't tell anyone else what to do.” Throughout the whole thing Atticus resembles a mockingbird, he is innocent and he is defending an innocent man. Jem and Scout also experience this in a way many people including

Atticus teaches his children, Jem and Scout, strong morals and says “You never really understand a person until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee 35?)  This shows that Atticus had a strong heart and did what was right.  He was not racist nor prejudice towards blacks.  Even after Atticus clearly proves Tom innocent, the jury comes to the heartbreaking decision  "guilty... guilty... guilty" (Lee 282). “Here, Harper Lee is showing the tragic fate of a mockingbird in society. After showing nothing but kindness and helpfulness to the community, Tom is judged guilty of rape for one simple reason... he is black and she is white”

Despite the influences all around him from his family, town, and society, Atticus keeps an open heart to any race, and refuses to stoop to the low level of racism.The sole fact of Atticus’s drive to protect Tom Robinson despite all the possible harm it could bring to those he loves. At every chance he gets, he passes on words of nurture to his children to instill kindness towards all people, despite any scenario. When Scout confronts Atticus about hearing him called the term, “nigger lover”, Atticus defuses the term by explaining that the term doesn’t truly mean anything and that he loves all people. “‘Scout,’ said Atticus, ‘nigger-lover is just one of those terms that don't mean anything—like snot-nose. It's hard to explain—ignorant, trashy people use it when they think somebody's favoring Negroes over and above themselves. It's slipped into usage with some people like ourselves, when they want a common, ugly term to label somebody.’

There is always someone who will push against the current. The character, Atticus Finch, in the fictional novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is one of these people. Atticus plays a major role in the story, becoming the voice of reason and the symbol for justice. Atticus is a single parent trying to raise his children right

According to a recent global IBM survey of over 1,500 CEOs, creativity is voted as the most important leadership quality for success in business, outweighing even integrity and management disciplines. A well known American literary theorist, Stanley Fish, once wrote, “integrity...is not a good qualification for getting people to work together”. In today’s world, people placing emphasis on innovation and communication more so than integrity has become increasingly prevalent. Demeaning the importance of integrity and character in good leadership could be a precarious assumption. A “people pleaser” without strong morals may gain temporary support, but the cause that he or she pursues may not be desirable for the well-being of the community as

Scout’s character development leads her to have a conversation about why her father, Atticus, is a “nigger-lover” (Lee 144). In the trial scenes of the book, Atticus fought hard to prove Tom Robinson guilty even though he knew he would lose. Although his direct goal was to help an innocent black man, he also wanted to meet his expectation-- love everyone, even if the society doesn't agree. When Scout clarifies, making sure her father was not a nigger-lover, he replies, “I certainly am. I do my best to love everybody. It's never an insult to be called what somebody else thinks is a bad name. It just shows how poor that person is” (Lee 144). Here, Harper Lee uses Atticus to express one of her central messages. That being, even though others may think that you're wrong, if you do what is considered moral and it is something that you believe in, there will still be those in society that are against you and that is ok. According to the author and her message, it is important to have courage and to express your beliefs even though you will not be favored by

Tom Robinson's trial resulted in Scout receiving a lot of hate from her classmates. In the book, Scout gets told over and over again that her father is a “n*gger lover” by different people in different places. In chapter nine, specifically one of Scout’s classmates, Cecil Jacobs, says “Scout Finch’s daddy defends n*****s”. (Lee 99) When he says this Scout denies it because she says he made it sound ugly. When Scout repeats it to Atticus, he corrects her choice of words and says its not right to say that word. It is a good thing Atticus is teaching his children why we shouldn't use such vocabulary and tells her not to continue to use that word. Scout seems to get a lot hate from her classmates for Atticus defending an African American man. During this time period, people of

Harper Lee’s book, To Kill a Mockingbird possesses many admirable characters, but one shines above the rest. Atticus Finch is portrayed in the story as nearly the perfect father. Atticus not only pours his heart and soul into his career as an honest lawyer, but he also displays commendable traits as a father. Throughout the story he treats his children with respect; almost as if they were mature adults. He never simplifies his speech just because he is speaking to children.

I didn’t do it. I know it, Atticus knows it, and Mayella and Robert Ewell know it better than anyone else. I wasn’t the one who harmed Mayella. Yet in five days the four of us, all knowin’ the truth, will be in a courtroom on different sides of the court with two opposin’ stories. One of the sides is built on truth and facts, the other built on lies and evil intent.

Atticus deals with the charges against Tom Robinson by saying “You know the truth, and the truth is this: some Negroes lie, some Negroes are immoral, and some Negro men are not to be trusted around women, black or white. But this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men.” Atticus’s point is that all people are capable of crime and wrongdoing, not just black

When Scout asked Atticus if he defended “niggers”, he responded with “Of course I do. Don’t say nigger, Scout. That’s common.”(Lee 99) Atticus demonstrates his thoughts about racism through how he responds to his daughter, Scout. Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird portrays life in Maycomb County in the 1930s through the eyes of a six year old. Atticus struggles to protect his children, Scout and Jem, from the evils of racism that abide within everyone around them. His values are put to the test when he is appointed to defend a black man, Tom Robinson, who is accused of rapeing a white woman. This novel portrays themes of change versus tradition, whether family is a blessing or a curse, and loss of innocence through Atticus Finch and

The novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee includes the contradictory characters Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell. These fathers have some obvious similarities and differences. Atticus and Bob are similar in many ways. A main one to mention is that they both are fathers and at times love and dislike their children. They are both men who live and work in the small, poor, and unhealthy town of Maycomb, Alabama.