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    When you think of good parenting you think of nice, kind, helpful, and a good role model. That is exactly what Atticus Finch was in the story To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This story takes place in Southern Alabama in the 1930’s which talks about a character named Atticus Finch who has two children named Jean Louise Finch also known as Scout and Jeremy Finch also known as Jem. They live in a world which consists of racism, prejudice, and discrimination. Atticus is a lawyer who takes on the

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    Characters as Role Models Would Romeo and Juliet be good role models for teenagers today? Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet are two teenagers who fall in love but come across problems that will prevent them from being together. One of the main problems they face is that both of their families hate each other. In order for them to be together, they make reckless decisions that put themselves in danger. So would Romeo and Juliet be good role models to young

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    G. I. Joe, A Great Role Model More than a couple of years ago a new action figure was launched, named G. I. Joe. The toy was an instant success, children loved the new toy. Soon, children began to idolize and follow the actions of this toy. Children always look for someone or something to serve as a role model. There has a been a debate of whether or not G. I. Joe should be considered as one. In movies (like G.I. Joe: Rise of cobra) Joe can be seen in many movie scenes doing stunts and

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    You think she is very determined and so compassionate. But her stepsisters ruin her dress and her fairy godmother comes and gives her this stunning carriage and ball gown and you wish you could be as beautiful as she is. Disney princesses are good role models, they are very impactful to young children, sometimes they sacrifice themselves, and you can learn plenty of values from them. Sarah Coyne, an associate professor in family life at Brigham Young University, made a research experiment on if Disney

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    success and factors that won’t be as helpful. A person can be influenced by having a role model or a person in the life that sets them on the right course. Say for instincts that your role model is James Harden. James Harden is a good role model because he has made it to the NBA, and has a fundraiser for kids to play basketball. Or you can have a person in your life like your mom. Your mom always tells to do good in school or to become something great in life. So she will always push you into trying

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    today. It shows how Cinderella can’t do anything to help herself. Danielle is completely different and she can’t take care of herself. Danielle is a way better role model to younger girls. Danielle is a better role model for young ladies. At one point in the movie Danielle snapped and started to stand up for herself. Danielle is a good role model for other young girls who get bullied or mistreated by their parents she can show them how to have some backbone and actually defend for themselves. Also she

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    Response to To Kill a Mockingbird In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the author explores how fathers act as role models for their children by their words and actions. Atticus Finch acts as a role model for Jem and Jean Louise, also known as Scout. He teaches his children to be empathetic, understanding, and respectful. One way Atticus teaches Scout to be respectful is when Walter does not bring his lunch on the first day of school. Jem then invites Walter to lunch without asking Scout

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    protecting Tom Robinson in court because he was accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Atticus Finch is described as a role model because he didn’t care what anyone had to say about him defending a black man in court. Also Atticus Finch wasn’t just a good person for that Atticus influenced his children Jem and Scout and influenced everyone around him no matter what he did. Atticus Finch was a role model for everyone, but mainly his children because they thought their dad was boring and that he didn’t have any

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    Finn: A Good Role Model "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" gives a visual look at the time in which the author Samuel Clemens lived. He explains how he felt about his life through the eyes of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn. Huckleberry Finn has many adventures that teach him life lessons we can learn from today. Although there are differing opinions on whether Huck Finn is a good role model for today's young people, I will explain why I think he is. Huck is a good role model for several

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    Atticus Finch works hard as a lawyer, friend, and a father. He has to work hard to be a good father and do his part for the town at the same time. Atticus is a role model to Scout and Jem throughout the story. He does his best to make sure that his children turn out right, even after they see horrible events in Maycomb. First, Atticus shows his parenting abilities when it comes to teaching Scout and Jem life lessons. Throughout the novel, many bad events happen that Scout and Jem see

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