“It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends,” said Albus Dumbledore (J. K. Rowling, chapter 17). Although it takes courage to stand up to anyone it is more difficult with a friend than an enemy because you are opposing someone who would normally be backing you up for an argument. This quote is shown to be true throughout the book To Kill a Mockingbird. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus, Scout, and Jem learn the importance of helping others.
Atticus helps many people throughout the book To Kill a Mockingbird. “This was all ‘round the back steps when I got here this morning. They - they ‘preciate what you did, Mr. Finch. They - they aren’t oversteppin’ themselves, are they,” (Harper Lee, 235). The day after the trial many of Tom Robinson’s friends brought food to Atticus’ house and left it on the back steps. They did this as thanks for defending Tom in the trial.
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That’s the rule.” -Unknown. Although Atticus himself did not say this quote it is something he would have strongly agreed on. Throughout the book he showed that he wanted to help the underdogs. He even went so far as to defend a negro against a white person in court. He received not only discouragement from known enemies but also his own friends such as Mr. Cunningham. He was almost attacked by Mr. Cunningham when he was helping Mr. Cunningham with a dispute over land at the time. Atticus was forced to stand up to him to defend what he believed
Atticus Finch from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a caring figure. After Jem had destroyed Mrs. Dubose’s flowers Atticus comforts Scout. “Atticus pushed my head under his chin. ‘It’s not time to worry yet,’” (Pg. 139, Lee). This quote shows how Atticus is a caring figure because he comforts Scout after Jem took her batton and destroyed it along with Mrs. Dubose’s flowers. Another example is when Mrs. Dubose dies and Atticus comes home with a box from her to Jem. “Jem buried his face in Atticus’s shirt front. ‘Sh-h,’ he said. ‘I think that was her way of telling you-everything’s all right now, Jem, everything’s all right…” (Pg. 149, Lee). This quote also shows how Atticus is caring because when Jem freaks out about receiving a mountain
"He became not a man but a member. He felt that something of which he was a part -a regiment, an army, a cause, or a country -was in a crisis. He was welded into a common personality which was dominated by a single desire." (Crane ) The Red Badge of Courage is written by Stephen Crane. It takes place during the Civil War. Some readers think Henry is a Coward while other think he is a hero. Henry shows heroic traits when he ends up fighting, grabs the flag, and stays with the army.
In the community of Maycomb Atticus is criticized by the way he talks to people and how responsible he could be. When Atticus had called Mayela ma'am and Ms. Mayella got offended. She became offended because she thought atticus was mocking her, she had criticized him for the way he talked to her. The way he was talking to her he was trying to show respect and was trying to be respectful to Mayella. "I got somethin' to say an' then I ain't gonna say no more. That nigger yonder took advantage of me an' if you fine fancy gentlemen don't wanta do nothin' about it then you're all yellow stinkin' cowards, stinkin' cowards, the lot of you. Your fancy airs don't come to nothin'—your ma'amin' and Miss Mayellerin' don't come to nothin', Mr. Finch-" This quote shows that Mayella is somewhat offended by Atticus calling her ma'am and that she doesn't expect much of him.
Atticus defends a clored man,Tom Robinson, in a town full of "the disease". First of all when the mad dog came Atticus defended the town from the rabid dog. Atticus defends Maycomb and gets rid of the racism that the dog represents. This forshadowing helps us know that Atticus will try his best to take a step toward justice. It takes courage and dauntlessness to do this. Atticus explains to his son that at the end of chapter 11 what real courage is. "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do."He explains how you don't only need physical but also mental courage. He refers to the gun in hand as him killing the mad dog/disease and the idea of being icked before you begin refering to the fact that he started out knowing that there was no way he would win this case yet he had to have caurage to fight for justice. When scout asks her father whether
friends and this is still our home.” (Chapter nine) Atticus knew that him defending Tom would anger many people. Which is why he tells Scout to stand strong and not get bitter towards their friends who would get bitter towards their family for defending
Lee and Conolly shows the audience that courage tend to come in diverge forms. One form is physical courage. In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus demonstrates courage in a physical sense as he finds himself in a face off with a loose rabid dog, only armed with a shotgun. " For God's sake, Mr. Finch, look where he is! Miss and you'll go straight into the Radley house!
Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. In some cases, courage is using your words instead of your actions. Both statements are a major theme towards the end of To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus uses his words, rather than weapons, to disarm. Sometimes, courage is having a gun in your hand, and sometimes, it is not.
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen,” said by Winston Churchill. I think this quote relates to Atticus because of the trial, he has to speak up for what he believes in and he also has to sit down and listen. It also relates to what Atticus tells his kids sometimes, like the time with Scout and school. In To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus is a wise father, a clever lawyer, and a brave man.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is a novel that explores the theme of courage throughout key events and through character. The novel is narrated by Jen-Louise Finch over a two year period revolving mainly around the trial of Tom Robinson.
In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, everyone stood up for their ideas no matter what. Even if anyone disagrees with an opinion, everyone should always stand up for what they believe in. At one point in life, everyone will come across a difficult decision to make. No matter what situation is given, they must always stick with their opinion. An example from To Kill A Mockingbird is when Cecil Jacobs, a boy from her school, made fun of Atticus to Scout. Scout complained to Atticus why he was defending a negro. It says, “He had announced in the schoolyard and the day before that Scout Finch’s daddy defended niggers. I denied it, but told Jem. ‘What’d he mean sayin’ that?’ I asked. ‘Nothing’ Jem said, ‘Ask Atticus, he'll tell you.’ ‘Do you defend niggers, Atticus?’ I asked him that evening.
Character : Atticus Finch Explanation for shoe choice : I chose these shoes to represent atticus finch because he is lawyer so he need nice cloth and shoes. Atticus was very modest person. They are also Heavy and rigid because he always go court
“Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk - especially in new undertakings,” Walt Disney, American entrepreneur, animator, once said. This quote shows how courage has to do with leadership. It also implies that it can involve risk but having courage will lead people through it. Harper Lee’s book, To Kill A Mockingbird, tells a story of a family during the Great Depression.
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what” (149). Many people do not do the right things sometimes because they’re not brave enough to do so. To kill a Mockingbird was published July 11th, 1960 by Harper Lee in New York City. This novel was about racial tensions and also involved a court case of rape between an African American man and a white woman. This novel is known all around the world, it has become a classic Modern American Literature and has also won the Pulitzer Prize. In the novel To kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee uses the story's conflicts and mood of
"Never be Afraid to Stand Up for what's Right." This statement is very powerful. Throughout the book To Kill a Mockingbird, this theme has been portrayed many times. Atticus is a main example for this theme. In every circumstance, or problem that he faced he fought for what was right, even if it was against the crowd. In the court room the setting of the theme was portrayed because Atticus was standing up for Tom and equality. Not only was he not afraid, he stood up for what was right even knowing he'd be called things like "a disgrace to the family" (chapter 13) and "a N- lover"(chapter 9). Throughout the plot we see Atticus standing up for what he believed in. Not only with Tom, but at the end of the book he even wanted to take
When Atticus took the case, he went up against Maycomb, a generally prejudiced town, in order to defend Tom. He understood that taking the case would make him an object of ridicule and that no one would forgive him for believing a black man's word over a white man's. Even his own sister expresses disapproval at his decision, practically telling him he was bringing disgrace to the family. Nevertheless, no matter how much his reputation suffered, he did not change his mind. Standing up for his morals and ethics was more important than what people thought about him. From the very start Atticus knows he will not win the case however he does his job and finishes what he set out to do.