Similarities Between Robert Ewell And To Kill A Mockingbird

Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird is set in Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s. Racism is ever present toward blacks and the trial of Tom Robinson, an African American, clearly displays this. Tom Robinson was accused of raping a white woman. The huge detail in this is that it was a white woman. Racial issues are really brought about because of that detail. People during this time would easily take a white man’s word over that of a black man, so nobody would ever trust Tom Robinson, especially since he was a black man being accused of a crime against a white woman. Tom Robinson really can’t do anything to help his case. The only person that can help him is Atticus. While Atticus does not believe that he will win the case, he knows that it is right to do everything he can to help Tom. He knows right from wrong and he will do everything in his power to help people see that, and to help Tom survive this case. Tom Robinson could also be described as a Mockingbird in this story. If proven innocent, he would be

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

Atticus Finch father of two children, always stood up for what was right in his beliefs. For example, Atticus explained to Scout that she could not hate Hitler for what he has done. Atticus never harmed anyone, which mockingbirds also do Also, after the he defended Tom Robinson, and many disliked him for it, Atticus was still elected a state legislature in his town because of his good values. . "'But it's okay to hate Hitler?' 'It is not,' he said. 'It's not okay to hate anybody.'" (246) Atticus describes to his daughter that it is not right to hate anyone even if they had done anything as terrible as Hitler would have had done. Mockingbirds also do not give any hate on anyone."'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.'" (90) Neither Atticus nor a mockingbird would intentionally hurt someone nor something. When Atticus does not show hatred, he resembles a mockingbird. Atticus was also emotionally damaged. After Tom's trial, Atticus was emotionally hurt, because an innocent black man was charged guilty. Also, when Bob Ewell was embarrassed about an event that happened upon Atticus in the trial, Bob targeted Atticus' children. Wile his children were being targeted, Mr. Finch was emotionally damaged that an event about him, affected his loved ones. "...'It's not time to worry yet.' "(213) Atticus explain when the children ask about the night before when Tom was declared guilty. Atticus explains that the case was not over yet, because of the amount of time the judge was kept when deciding the fate of the defendant. Knowing he was cheated out of the case because of the defendants' race, Atticus produced emotional damage. The actions of Atticus Finch did not only affect him, but the people around him. When Atticus lost the trial, Bob

All of Scout’s family claimed to be negatively affected by Atticus standing up for a black man, Atticus disagreed because he believed that all races were equal. To show how unfair discrimination and segregation against African Americans were, and how nothing but a permanent law could stop it. Cousin Francis says “Uncle Atticus is a nigger-lover, it certainly does mortify the rest of the family… he’s ruinin’ the family”(Lee 94). Francis says this to Scout when he is talking about Atticus defending an African American in a case he has basically already lost. If Tom Robinson was white Atticus would not be given as much hate as he has right now.

Atticus Finch, another character in To Kill a Mockingbird, is trapped in a racist society that unjustly lashes out at him when he does what he believes in, but he continues to keep his head up and overcomes their bias. For example, on a Saturday when Scout and Jem walk by Mrs. Dubose’s house while on their way to town, Mrs. Dubose yells at them, “‘Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works for!’” (Lee 135). Mrs. Dubose is only one of several people who attack Atticus for doing what he believes in, which is treating everyone fairly. Atticus tries to uphold his own moral code but only receives hostility for it. The backlash from the community is solely out of prejudice and is completely unjustifiable; if anything, he deserves

I believe that Atticus did the proper thing by defending Tom Robinson during the trial. Though it was controversial throughout Maycomb County, he served as an exceptional example for his children by accepting the case and genuinely defending a black man. There were many downsides when Atticus agreed to take the case appointed to him. Initially, his reputation and social status took a blow from this incident. This lead to backlash and insults from people across the community. The Finchs' had one of the highest social statuses in the town, for Atticus had a suitable job with a reputable name. (Lee PAGE) When word about this incident spread, many people disapproved. This was evident when many of Scout's classmates taunted her about her father being "a nigger lover", which they unmistakably picked up from their parents. (Lee PAGE) Atticus' family members were not too pleased with this decision as well. In the text, Francis repeats what his grandmother said, saying "[Atticus] ruinin‘ the family, that’s what he’s doin’". (Lee PAGE) Additionally, Mrs. Dubose had several degrading comments to say about the

In the beginning of the story we learn of the life of Scout Finch, a little girl growing up in Alabama who is oblivious to the atrocious racial discrimination during this time period. Her father, Atticus Finch is a lawer. So Atticus was appointed the defense attorney for a crippled black man named Tom Robinson. In the process of defending Tom Atticus has many drawbacks for his own social image as well as his family. For example in chapter 15 Atticus almost has to defend Tom from a mob but luckily Scout saved the day. “Cecil Jacobs made me forget. He had announced in the schoolyard the day before that Scout Finch’s daddy defended Niggers. I denied it, but told Jem.” (Lee 99) “He is nothing but a nigger

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.’

The novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is a historical-fiction written by Harper Lee. The novel’s main character and narrator Jean Louise (Scout) Finch is introduced to many of the world’s hardships, and its harsh realities. Standing as Scout’s father is Atticus Finch, leading her down the path of righteousness, fairness, and equality. Atticus is an excellent father, whom leaves little to be desired on the topic of parenting. He shows his superb parenting in numerous ways- ranging from the allowing of his children to have their own walks of life, raising his children as individuals, and not hiding his children from the true evils of the world.

As Miss Maudie tells Scout, Atticus Finch “is the same in his house as he is on the public streets”(Harper 46). This further shows that Atticus always seeks to give everyone the same chance to express their thoughts or tell their side of the story, whether they’re his clients or children, and that other people know and admire this. Atticus is also able to see past societal barriers, whether its race, class, or otherwise. He accepts Tom Robinson’s case even though he doesn’t believe they will win. He does everything he can to help Tom, as he considers this his most important case, and although he receives a lot of hate for it, he says he’s helping Tom Robinson because he’s innocent, not because he’s an African American.

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.

Bob Ewell accuses Tom Robinson of raping his daughter, Mr. Ewell knows that Mr. Robinson did not rape his daughter, in reality, his daughter was the aggressor. Mr. Ewell tells the police that his daughter was beaten up on the right side which means the attacker is left handed. The trial makes it to court and Atticus shows the jury Tom’s left arm which is inoperable because his arm got stuck in a machine when he was younger. Mr. Ewell was called up to the stand and Atticus points out that Bob is left-handed and drinks a lot, maybe Bob beat his daughter up because she tried to seduce a black man. At the end of the trial, “Judge Taylor was polling the jury: “Guilty… guilty… guilty… guilty…””(Lee 211). Scout learns that no matter how much

“To Kill a Mockingbird”, an acclaimed novel by Harper Lee, is recognized throughout the world. The novel follows a lawyer and his children prior to and during a legal case to defend a black male. That lawyers name is Atticus Finch. Atticus Finch is not just an ordinary father. He teaches his children things no parent of the 1930s, or even the modern time period, would think of doing. His style parenting, compared to modern day parenting and parenting in the 1930s, is unique and is not traditionally the way a parent wants to raise their child.

Earlier in the novel, Scout relates that Atticus views the Ewell family as “the disgrace of Maycomb” (33). However, as the Ewells are a white family, they are having a higher social status. During the trial, it is declared that Mayella seduces Tom Robinson, and her father, Bob Ewell, thought that his daughter would shift her warm feelings for a black man. In addition, Bob Ewell’s reaction to his daughter kissing to Tom Robinson displays the fear of miscegenation. Atticus, however, strives for justice. Atticus explains the ugly truth to Jem and Scout: “In our courts, when it’s a white man’s word against a black man’s, the white man always wins” (251-252). Atticus shows disgust with white people taking advantage of a black person’s ignorance” (252). Tom Robinson is facing a trial and the death sentence because he is black. Furthermore, Atticus makes it clear to his children that racism exists and tells Scout and Jem: 'In our courts, when it's a white man's word against a black man's, the white man always