Analysis Of Atticus Finch In Harper Lee's 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

a. Atticus is a wise man, committed to justice and equality, and his parenting style is based on fostering these virtues in his children—he even encourages Jem and Scout to call him “Atticus” so that they can interact on terms as equal as possible. Throughout the novel, Atticus works to develop Scout’s and Jem’s respective consciences, through both teaching, as when he tells Scout to put herself in a person’s shoes before she judges them.

Despite living in Alabama in the 1930s, Atticus Finch expects his children to treat everyone- regardless of race or class- with respect and dignity. There are many opportunities for Jem and Scout to concede to the Southern stereotypes of the 1930s, but with the guidance of Atticus and their housekeeper, Calpurnia, the children challenge the common stereotypes of the South- with some lessons learned. These stereotypes are based principally on race and social class. Several cases of these stereotypes arise throughout To Kill a Mockingbird. Many racial and social class stereotypes come out during Tom Robinson’s trial as well as during the children’s everyday lives.

There are many people in the world with a good character. Atticus Finch, in the realistic fiction book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is one of those people. In Maycomb, Alabama, Atticus was a well respected lawyer and father of two children. The book shows Atticus's good character when he defends Tom Robinson, a black man, against the charge of raping a white, teenage girl. In the time the novel took place, it was a time of racial discrimination towards the black people.

Atticus is a wise father and helps his children accept people no matter how they look or act. This is evident when he says “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” (Lee 33). Throughout the novel, Jem and Scout mature at different paces. Atticus guides his children as they begin to grow and mature. “It ain’t right, Atticus,” said Jem.” “No son, It’s not right.” (Lee 243). When Atticus lost the case, Jem expressed how he felt. He had tears on his face. Here was a turning point for Jem because he was old enough to understand the case. Atticus comforted him and agreed it was not right. Atticus shows affection towards his children when they saved him from trouble with “the mob”. “As they passed under a streetlight, Atticus reached out and massaged Jem’s hair, his one gesture of affection.” (Lee 176). At first, Atticus may have been frustrated with his children being at the office. Then, their innocence saved him. Atticus has many characteristics and is a loving father. Atticus displays a valuable lesson about equality and fairness for his children.

For instance, Atticus talks to his brother Jack about Jem and Scout not catching “ Maycomb’s usual disease”(Pg 117). He wants them to treat people equally regardless of race . While Atticus was defending Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman, Scout’s classmates called Atticus names. He told her to “...hold your head high and keep those fists down”(Pg.84). Atticus wanted Scout to not resort to physical confrontation and just walk away with her head held high. He wanted her to practice tolerance. Although in the end he did not free Tom, Atticus taught his kids about tolerance and courage by defending him despite Maycomb’s objections. Jem and Scout looked up to Atticus for defending

True role models are those who possess the qualities that we would want to have in the near future and those who interest us in a way that make us want to be a better person. They teach us more about ourselves and encourage us to make better choices. A role model is not just someone who is successful, but someone who has had similar experiences that we have had. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee demonstrates that Atticus Finch is a true role model. Over the course of the novel, Atticus stands up for his beliefs, respects everyone despite who they are and behaves as a true father. Atticus is truly the ideal role model.

What is courage? Courage can be defined as doing something that’s frightening, and strength in the face of pain or grief. In Harper Lee’s novel ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Atticus Finch is a prime example of a courageous character. He displays many acts of courage throughout the book, such as taking on the Tom Robinson case, never wavering in his beliefs despite the criticism he receives, and always trying his best to help everyone in anyway that he can.

The Unshakeable Morals of Atticus Finch As Dr. Seuss once said, “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus does not care what other people say and portrays strong morals. Lee proves that Atticus Finch is a man of unshakeable morals. This is demonstrated through his role as a father and lawyer.           

Atticus is one of the characters who proves that courage is about thinking long and hard about what's right instead of relying on personal prejudice or gut reaction, and then doing what's right whether you win or lose. 2Throughout the whole case Atticus supported Tom Robinson; he went against the whole town just to help an innocent man. 3Atticus did everything he could do to defend Tom Robinson, but when he failed it really hurts him. When Aunt Alexandra told Atticus that he would ruin the family name, he still refused to change his mind. Throughout the whole novel Atticus still fought for what he believed in. Atticus told Jem that "As you grow older, you'll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don't you forget it-whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash" (page 233). Atticus stood up to Aunt

“Courage is when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” (Lee 149). These words come from Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee. He is offered the task to defend Tom Robinson, a black man, or leave him for another lawyer to defend his case in court. Although he knows it will put his family at risk of criticism and negativity towards the town, he boldly accepts the duty and burden of fighting for Tom Robinson. Accepting the case was not a blunder, it was a man making the correct decision by defending Tom Robinson.

The mockingbird metaphor represents a character who is peaceful, and yet brings joy to many people with his or her actions. Atticus Finch is the best example of a mockingbird in To Kill A Mockingbird because he is polite to everybody regardless of race, very peaceful and witty, and tries to bring only good to his community. First off, Atticus demonstrates that he is polite to everyone regardless of their skin color numerous times throughout the book. He stands up for everybody and gives people the benefit of the doubt all the time. Atticus supports the black man Tom Robinson in court, despite all of the harsh comments and disapproving of the community directed toward him and his children, Jem and Scout.

Atticus didn’t raise his children the way that is ideal for many. For example, they did not grow up with a mother figure around. Since Scout and Jem were very young when their mother passed away, they didn’t really feel an absence. Also, the kids speak to Atticus by calling him his first name.

An example of taking a stand would be if a lot of people are treating a person wrong and someone decides not to and sticks up for that person. Atticus Finch is a character in the book To Kill a Mockingbird. Even though Atticus knows he does not have a shot of winning Tom Robinson’s case, he still does it anyway because it is the right thing to do, and he is trying to make a good example for his children. It makes sense for Atticus to take the case.

Choosing to write my poem about Atticus Finch and his views on the world at that time was not a hard decision based on how courageous he was in the novel. Even today, African-Americans are not being whipped and described as “negroes” like they were during 1619-1865 yet, there is still discrimination going on. Atticus Finch a lawyer is appointed to Tom Robinson and as he's defending him he's called a “nigger-lover” and frowned upon by all the ignorant people in the town. When he was first appointed to Tom, everyone thought because Atticus is a white man he’d automatically be on Mayella Ewell (the supposed victim’s) side. Atticus has morals and knows not attempting to clear Tom Robinson’s name would do his conscience no good. Although he knew

A third characteristic of Atticus is his daring personality. The very thought of defending a black man’s case was socially unacceptable during the 1940s, much less encouraged for a lawyer. However, Atticus is bold enough to do what is right and take the chance. He very well knows from the start that the jury’s prejudice would outweigh the evidence in the end, but he decides to risk it. Another example of his daring character is Atticus’s parenting style. He does the best that he can as a sole parent for Jem and Scout, despite the frowns of social disapproval that his methods bring. Even Atticus’s sister, Alexandra, criticizes him because he does not use a firm hand with them. A third example of his daring personality is when he shoots the mad dog. Atticus even says, “I haven’t shot a gun in thirty years” (Lee 127) but still takes a risk in order to