Atticus Finch Courage

She indicated women’s rights and wanted to change our community to make it safer. After the giant incident her words were simple, but touching. She encouraged change and wanted it for the others who had survived. She said, ‘‘This is not the first time girls have been burned alive in the city. Every week I must learn of the untimely death of one of my sister workers. Every year thousands of us are maimed. The life of men and women is so cheap and property is so sacred. There are so many of us for one job it matters little if 146 of us are burned to death’’(Wikipedia). She was a feminist who worked her life out for what was just. Her words were harsh and full of anger. She felt that time was going back to slavery again where blacks were condemned to work for long hours where whipping was frequent, but rather at this time it was not only blacks,but rather all low class who had to work for long hours and body pain was usual. Her words reflect that this issue has been happening for a long time and the efforts to stop it haven’t been

In a way, I suppose Mamie Till’s passion to spread the word about what had happened to her son had created a ripple of change, which is why I think she is so

In everything he does, between shooting mad dog Tim Johnson or defending Tom Robinson, he shows that following his own moral compass and doing what he believes in takes courage. Over the course of the story,

After the death of her son, Emmett Till on August 28, 1955, Mamie Till Mobley became a courageous pioneer for civil rights. In her memoir, Death of Innocence, she tells us “Let the world see what I’ve seen.” (Mobley, Benson 139). With this line alone, she performs one of the most courageous acts a person could and refuses the undertaker’s offer to clean up her son Emmett Till before his funeral, allowing people to see how mutilated his body was. “It was important to do that, I thought, to help people recognize the horrible problems we were facing in the south.” (Mobley, Benson 139) Mamie Till-Mobley knew that nothing she did would bring back Emmett but by doing this she could fight against the racism and ignorance that had allowed this to happen. She could force those strangers to look at Emmett’s body and realize that what had been

Atticus Finch demonstrates a significant amount of courage throughout the novel. He takes on the case of Tom Robinson, even though he is not a fan of criminal law. For goodness sake before the trial even begins, Atticus knows that there is no chance of him winning the case. He also knows that if he takes on the case, it could be very dangerous, considering the fact that most of the whites in Maycomb want Tom Robinson killed. Tom Robinson is being accused of beating and raping a white women. Especially because he is black and race was an issue during this time, many people are not happy. Many of these whites along with their families turn angry towards Atticus Finch for trying to defend Mr. Robinson. Despite all of this along with knowing that

In To Kill a Mockingbird , a novel written by Harper Lee, two siblings named Scout and Jem Finch live in a time full of segregation and prejudices between the people in their small town of Maycomb. These two children value those who show their courage and strength through physical attributes. However, Boo Radley and Atticus Finch show their courage and heroism through their ability to go against others beliefs to help the greater good of those around them. The novel ultimately demonstrates that greater courage resides in those who summon inner strength to fight battles for themselves and others. Throughout the book this is demonstrated quite often but mostly through these characters.

Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird was published in the year of 1960, and is one of the few American classic novels awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The racism that is prevalent in many southern American towns in the 1930s is brought to life with profound imagery in To Kill a Mockingbird. There are several characters in the book, yet the true main character is the narrator's father, Atticus Finch. He is a man of great integrity and intelligence. A very heroic figure in more ways than one, Atticus possesses traits like being principled, determined, and, more importantly, he teaches others. When looking at To Kill a Mockingbird, one can see that Lee uses lots of description, dialogue, and actions to portray Atticus as a heroic individual.

Courage is something that all people have inside, they just need to use it. When someone is courageous, they are forced to show that they are strong and can do things that others do not want to do. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the father of the two main characters is Atticus Finch. He is asked to be the lawyer for a black man, Tom Robinson, who was accused of raping a white woman. He has to go to court tell the truth despite all of the racism in Maycomb while continuing to raise his children.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in times of comfort and convenience , but where he stands in time of challenge and controversy” as quoted by Martin Luther King Junior.The true persona and character of an individual is revealed when they are faced with privation and hardship.This is evidently clear in Harper Lee’s 1960 novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” through the characters of Atticus Finch, Arthur “Boo” Radley and Jem Finch.Within these characters the corresponding theme of courage is highlighted which allows them to seek justice and equality.The tough times experienced during the time period strengthens Atticus to seek justice for a convicted African American (Tom Robinson), demands Jem to defend Atticus when a lynch mob

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them,” Walt Disney once said. Having courage is challenging knowing how other people might judge you, but having courage takes courage. Imagine what the world would be like today if Martin Luther King would have just stood by and not have fought for his dream. Atticus Finch has a dream of equality and he is courageous enough to fight for what he believes in. Atticus’ dream has affected not only the people that live within the town of Maycomb, but he has inspired the readers all over the world. In To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is the most admirable character because he is courageous.

Atticus was courageous when he decides to take on Tom Robinson’s case. Although Atticus knows the citizens of Maycomb would be upset and furious at him for defending Tom, he did it anyway because he knew it’s the right thing to do. “I certainly am. I do my best

”When asked by Scout as to why he took the case if it was just a innocevnce to him,Atticus explained how everything he does reflects the life lessons he teaches Jem and her. “I couldn't even tell you or Jem not to do something again”, his values and beliefs about equality would not have been justified if he did not defend Tom Robinson. He wante dto show them that should always stand up for what they believe in and fight for what is right regarless if they will win or lose. He passes on his moral ethics to his children

She began doing campaigns, boycotts, and speeches which helped spread the cause she was fighting for, and make more people join her fight against discrimination for farm-workers. As she said “The thing about nonviolence is that it spreads. When you get people to participate in nonviolent actions - whether its fast, a march, a boycott, or a picket line - people hear you, people see you, people are learning from that action”. In doing this, she ensured that by doing and participating in non-violent boycotts, marches, campaigns etc. She would receive more from it than being violent.

These same morals drive Atticus to selflessly defend Tom Robinson. He does this despite knowing “he’s got everything to lose” from taking the case (Lee pg.146). Furthermore, Atticus is aware of the jury’s bias and the likely conviction, but if he didn’t try to defend Tom, he “couldn’t

     Her parents nurtured the background of this crusader to make her a great spokesperson. She also held positions throughout her life that allowed her to learn a lot about lynching. She was