...Throughout the book many people go through social justices . The main two people are Atticus and Tom. The one I am going to be focused on is Atticus and how it effects his life. In to kill a mockingbird Harper Lee use the character of Atticus to revel ideas of social justice Atticus Finch is a man who believes in doing what is right. When he gets a case where he has to defend a black man he faces many problem with social justices. He believes that if he did not take the case he states “I couldn't go to church and worship God if I didn’t try to help the man.”(lee 116) Atticus states “You never know someone to you have been in there shoes.”(Lee) He means that going through life you never know the real person till you know how they have it...
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...What is Social Justice? Social Justice is the equality of people whether their race or their religion. In To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harper Lee uses the character Atticus Finch to show ideas of social justice. Atticus finch shows characteristics of equality, courageousness, and determination to overcome the obstacle he has come across. Atticus says “ You never really understand a man from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”. Harper Lee uses Atticus’s character in many ways throughout the story. As soon as Atticus receives the case he knows he is beat. Scout asks Atticus if he will win the case and he says “ No, Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win”. Atticus is trying to explain to Scout that no matter what the circumstances are, whether the tables are turned your way or not, you need to the best in your ability to do whats right. He is doing the impossible because he has courage, he is doing whatever it takes to help Tom Robinson prove his innocence....
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...This essay is going to be about how Atticus is a hero. Atticus is a very nice guy. He help Scout read, and and he help defend Tom Robinson. Everyone in Maycomb Alabama didn’t want him to defend Tom Robinson. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the character of Atticus Finch represents Lee’s idea of social justice by demonstrating heroism, righteous. and compassion. In To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee present heroism, by teaching others to read even though the teacher condone it. For example the Novel says “Atticus has to been teaching Scout to read since she was little” (Lee, 25). Atticus still teaches Scout to read even though the teacher condone it. Lee show that Atticus does care about what the teacher says and does the...
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...“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, is an immensely heart-wrenching and thought-provoking novel. The novel is narrated by “Scout” Finch, and includes stories about her life with her brother Jem and friend Dill. Through the eyes of these children, we learn about profound topics such as racism, justice, prejudice and social inequality. I loved this book. Although it was agonizing to learn about justice and equality, it was important to learn how the implementation of these themes had a massive correlation to the colour of someone’s skin. However, this book directly states that although many people during the 1930’s perceived individuals through the colour of their skin, that there were many people such as Atticus Finch; who fought against...
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...Harper Lee’s rites-of-passage novel ‘To Kill a Mocking Bird’, the theme of prejudice and injustice is portrayed in many aspects of the narrative, and suggests that out-casts and misfits of society cannot escape the callous effects of discrimination in the conventional town of Maycomb. Through the protagonist’s eyes Jean Louise Finch also known as Scout, we are shown the harsh and insensitive circumstances the victimized in Maycomb. Lee also gives us insight of hope and optimism through individuals who persevere for justice and equality. In the novel, we see Arthur (Boo) Radley constantly victimized by the prejudice of Maycomb’s society. Boo Radley is not accepted nor does he fit into society and from his unusual ways he is wronged and deceived. Boo Radley isolates himself from the people of Maycomb. If Boo chooses to go outside, he will be unfairly viewed as a visitor from abroad because of his mysterious ways. He remains in his home all day and all night because he knows that his society will ridicule him. After being isolated for so many years ‘Arthur Radley was not seen for fifteen years’, Boo is developmentally challenged and has lost his basic social skills. Boo is the object of rumours and is viewed as the town’s erratic figure. The town blames and accuses Boo for any petty crime or unexplained phenomenon. Under the influence of the adults we also see the children speculate over Boo. They describe him as a ‘malevolent phantom’ ‘six-and-a-half feet tall’ with ‘bloodstained’...
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...While the notion of lynching is abhorrent to our Christian community , it is clear that certain members of our society have yet to grasp this concept, as seen by the 200 cases of illegal lynching that have occurred in the past decade. We recall the Thirteenth Amendment having abolished slavery in 1865, however it is obvious that many in the White community still view us Black men as unworthy of justice in a court of law. Despite the efforts of the brilliant lawyer Mr. Atticus Finch to present a convincing case, Mr Robinson was still unjustly convicted. Unfortunately, the twelve jurors, all White and by no means “a jury of his peers” ensured that Robinson’s sentence was not one that was justified by his actions, but rather one that was “deserved” by his skin colour. Disgraceful. In light of this injustice, we are reminded of the nine black teenagers who, all but one, were convicted and sentenced to death in 1931, Scottsboro, Alabama. Similarities are seen in the way that, despite an overwhelming lack of concrete evidence against the individuals in question, these men faced a real threat of lynching during the trial. They were eventually...
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...that face dangerous situations for the greater well-being of those around them. According to Atticus Finch, main character in To Kill A Mockingbird, courage is “when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what”. This type of courage makes infrequent occurrences in social media and news outlets, yet is one of the most inspiring. In Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, author Harper Lee displays three characters, Atticus Finch, Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose , and Mr. Walter Cunningham, that exemplify the definition of courage in the face of unfair, seemingly unchangeable situations. Atticus Finch, a defense lawyer, fought through an extremely difficult case with dignity, while facing racial prejudice in the justice system. On page 100, Atticus states, “I’m simply defending a...
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...story of their neighbor, Boo Radley. One day, their father, Atticus Finch, takes on a case involving a black man, Tom Robinson, who was falsely accused of raping a white woman. The Finch family dealt with an enormous amount of hatred from the other residents, because the movie took place during the time period of the Great Depression, where there were a lot of social issues regarding racism. Reacting to the unfair social racism against African Americans, To Kill a Mockingbird is trying to close the separation between different races and unite them. Given the time period, the white men and...
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...Atticus Finch is one of the most steadfastly honest and moral characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird“ by Harper Lee and his character remains, for the most part, unchanged throughout “To Kill a Mockingbird”. As any character analysis of Atticus Finch should note in terms of the plot of “To Kill a Mockingbird” he begins as an upstanding citizen who is respected and admired by his peers and even though he loses some ground during the trial, by the end of To Kill a Mockingbird he is still looked up to, both by his children and the community as whole—with all class levels included. As a lawyer in To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch represents everything that someone working in the justice system should. He is fair, does not hold grudges, and looks at every situation from a multitude of angles. As Miss Maude quite correctly puts it in one of the important quotes from “To Kill a Mockingbird”by Harper Lee, “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets” (87) and this could also be said of how he behaves in the courtroom. He is a skilled lawyer and without making outright accusations in a harsh tone he effectively points out that Bob Ewell is lying. Even more importantly, the subject of this character analysis, Atticus Finch, is able to gracefully point out to the jury that there although there probably are a few black men who are capable of crimes, “this is a truth that applies to the human race and to no particular race of men” (208). His understanding of...
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...Clarize Mascarinas Ms. Molino ENG2D1-01 17-11-2015 The Pursuit of Truth and Justice: Atticus Finch and Malala Yousafzai In a country like Canada, the government and its people have little to no qualms treating others without prejudice and bias. However, this behaviour has still yet to apply to most places of the world. Activists are found among these people who hunger for righteousness and equality. Atticus Finch from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird is a character who is eager to change Maycomb’s views on people. Comparably, in the real world, Malala Yousafzai is an active advocate who wants to give females the privileges they are born to have. Both Atticus and Malala are people who pursue truth and justice by being non-violent, fighting for the oppressed, and by accepting the outcomes of their actions. Both Atticus and Malala are people who pursue truth and justice by not opting for violence. As Atticus leaves the post office after the trial, Bob Ewell approaches him, spits on his face, and threatens to kill him. According to Miss Stephanie, “… Atticus didn’t bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face and stood there and let Mr. Ewell call him names.” (Lee 291) Most people, when being taunted or threatened, will lose their temper and may commit violent acts. By being a pursuer of truth and justice, Atticus recognises that being barbaric is not the way to solve problems. Likewise, Malala believed that fighting others...
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...In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, justice is demonstrated throughout Atticus’ actions. His strive for equality can be represented by the scales of justice. Atticus believes that everyone should be treated fairly regardless of race, socio-economic or familial background. Having such an honorable and just character, propels Atticus to defend the wronged individual, Tom Robinson. Atticus believes that Tom Robinson is innocent of the crime accused against him and he believes Robinson should not receive the death penalty. Atticus knows Tom might lose this case due to the racial attitudes and prejudices prevalent in the community. When an African-American is accused of a crime, the person is undoubtedly presumed guilty. Atticus still persists in...
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...This novel was written by Harper Lee. This was written in the mid 1950s in New York City and was first published in the year 1960. Jean Louise “Scout” Finch is the narrator and lead character of the story. Her father is Atticus and her brother is Jem. She is intelligent; she learned to read at an early age which was taught by Atticus. She changed, with her perspectives about Boo and all the things about life as she experienced it, by means of Atticus, as Atticus explained it briefly. She also improved her personality as well; at the end. Atticus Finch is Scout and Jem’s father. He is also a lawyer. He defended Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping Mayella, a white woman. With his strong will and empathy, he fought for justice that made his family vulnerable of immoral hearsays and of seeing that justice doesn’t always prevail. He is a good teacher to his children. And he was able to put his self in the same situation, which makes him a great teacher. Jeremy Atticus “Jem” Finch is Scout’s brother. He is four years older than Scout and he remains as a close companion and protector of Scout throughout the story. Jem finds himself in an unstable situation with his traumatic experience at Tom Robinson’s trial. His disappointment upon seeing that justice does not always prevail led to his confusion, but what Atticus instilled in him dominates and guided him to the right path. Arthur “Boo” Radley is a loner who never goes out of his house. Boo never had his time to socialize...
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...awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom of the United States for her contribution to literature in 2007.Lee has also been the recipient of numerous honorary degrees, but has always declined to make a speech. Other significant contributions of Lee include assisting her close friend, Truman Capote, in his research for the book In Cold Blood. II.INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOVEL Classification- To Kill a Mockingbird is embodied by Atticus Finch, who is virtually unique in the novel in that he has experienced and understood evil without losing his faith in the human capacity for goodness. Atticus understands that, rather than being simply creatures of good or creatures of evil, most people have both good and bad qualities. The important thing is to appreciate the good qualities and understand the bad qualities by treating others with sympathy and trying to see life from their perspective. He tries to teach this ultimate moral lesson to Jem and Scout to show them that it is possible to live with conscience without losing hope or becoming cynical. In this way, Atticus is able to admire Mrs. Dubose’s courage even while deploring her racism. Scout’s progress as a character in the novel is defined by her gradual development toward understanding Atticus’s lessons, culminating when, in the final chapters, Scout at last sees Boo Radley as a human being. Her newfound ability to view the world from his perspective ensures that she will not become jaded as she loses her...
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...Racism, Social Class, and Gender Issues: A Look Into 1930s Maycomb, Alabama. The film, To Kill A Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan, portrays a message of racism, social class, and gender issues faced by southern towns post Civil War era. The 1962 film adaptation of the classic book, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee was masterfully captured being placed on the American Film Institute’s list of greatest American movies of all time and taking home many countless awards. The black and white portrayal from text to film is exquisitely captured turning pages to picture while reveling a heartbreaking reality. Through camera, lighting, and sound Robert Mulligan creates a mood to communicate the vision of Harper Lee. The film takes place in Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930s. Robert Mulligan illustrates the story of the lives of Scout and Jem, children growing up in this small town with their friend Dill who stays for the summer. The youngsters become infatuated with getting a glimpse of Boo Radley the unseen hermit of a neighbor. This summer also entails issues facing, their attorney father, Atticus Finch. Atticus Finch defends Tom Robinson, an African American man falsely accused of raping a white woman from town, Mayella Ewell. The children catch wind of the trial and for the first time witness evil realities of the world. Jem and Scout, Atticus’s children become the targets of Bob Ewell, the father of Mayella Ewell. Bob Ewell tries to kill them one Halloween...
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...Truth in Equality The idea of equality throughout all men and races plays a major role in Atticus Finch’s ideology. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is portrayed as a trusted, respected, high integrity person who will always do the right thing to keep a moral authority over others in his County, state, or even to the whole world. In the defense for Tom Robinson, Atticus summarizes his case by creating a strong sense of equality in hopes to sway the jury for a hope of Robinson’s innocence. Atticus tries to instill fairness into the bigoted courtroom, “ There is one way in this country in which all men are created equal - there is one human institution that makes a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller, the stupid man the equal of an Einstein, and the ignorant man the equal of any...
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