Leadership As the esteemed writer John Updike once said “A leader is one who out of madness or goodness volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people”. Many great pieces of literature illustrate the numerous qualifying factors of effective and inspiring leadership. Some examples can be found in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, and Doug Stanton’s In Harm’s Way. The characters in these novels and play exhibit courage, strength, determination and morality to teach, inspire, and encourage those around them. The qualities of integrity, empathy, and the many aspects of morality are reiterated throughout Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch, a man who possesses all of these attributes, is a prime example of a great leader: showing integrity through prominent rectitude in his daily life. Risking his reputation and safety, Atticus defends a black …show more content…
Lewis Haynes, a Catholic surgeon for the USS Indianapolis from the nonfiction novel In Harm’s Way, is another grand example of a strong leader. After the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, Dr. Haynes took many of the stranded, wounded and dying men under his wing. Taking care of the men while trying to survive himself, he displays great courage and fortitude in such demanding times. Swimming around and checking on all of the boys who seemed to be on their last leg was Dr. Haynes new job. When the sad news was announced over one of the crew member’s death, Dr. Haynes would refuse put the boy to rest without saying a quick prayer - “Still, he was determined not let any corpse rest without praying over them” (Stanton 201). He collected all of the dog tags of the dead men and kept them so that if he lived, they could be recognized for the great price they paid. Dr. Lewis Haynes was a courageous man who did the right thing by sending the dead on and by supplying the living with hope of survival. He did what he knew was right and kept his head up in times of great
“We're paying the highest tribute you can pay a man. We trust him to do right. It's that simple.” quote from Harper Lee . To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee portrays the characters in the story in such a way that the reader almost feels as if they are best friends with the character themselves. Three of the main characters stand out to the reader: Jean Louise Finch, otherwise known as Scout, Jeremy Finch, known as Jem, and Atticus, plain old Atticus. These three characters show a great amount of loyalty deep loyalty to all their friends and family. The characters not only show loyalty to all around them, but fight for their loyalty. Out of many characters in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout, Jem, and Atticus, display loyalty to all around them.
Although they are critiqued, some people do whatever they can do to improve our society. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch proves himself to be a hero. This small-town lawyer exhibits bravery, strength, and modesty when faced with objection during Maycomb’s quarrel for justice. Without a doubt, Atticus proves that anybody can stand for what he or she believes is right.
Codes of honor have always held a significant amount of importance to man. Ranging from the Japanese Samurai Bushido code to joining Uncle Sam in protecting America during WWII, honor has been viewed as an admirable characteristic. While the exact meaning has fluctuated over time, almost every era has tied honor to integrity, or being true to a set of values over personal gain, even in solitary. In many situations, a person struggles between what he wants to do and what needs to be done. As Harper Lee exhibits in her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is exposed to numerous incidents where he has to determine to act honorably or maintain respect among his neighbors. Displaying honor is a struggle all characters face, specifically concerning racism and social structures. Atticus is saint-like in his code of honor
The book To Kill a Mockingbird revolves around a young girl, Scout Finch, and her experiences when her father, Atticus, is given a job of defending a black man accused of raping a white woman during the 1930’s. Harper Lee uses different techniques to develop a clear argument in Atticus’ closing remarks. Lee utilizes two modes of persuasion, pathos and ethos.
Many people have some role model in their life. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, a lawyer named Atticus Finch displays a true role model to all in Macomb County. In To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee portrays the real role model that all should recognize and desire to follow. When in the courtroom or with his family, Atticus Finch resembles a good-natured man by heart. With his self-sacrificing nature, Atticus shows Macomb county residents what it means to give wholeheartedly to others despite who they are. Along with his self-sacrificing nature, Atticus displays a peaceful attitude despite any difficult circumstances he may face in his daily life. Finally, Atticus shows Macomb county how to think with a positive mindset. Weather
Atticus Finch was the most honorable character in To Kill a Mockingbird. The way he speaks to people no matter what social class as if they are the most important person in that moment to the way he talk calmly and respectfully to his prosecutors. Atticus is the only one in the story who knows what he has to do without hesitation, that is incredibly honorable. Atticus is saintlike in his code of honor as a lawyer, a father, and as a man.
“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.” This quote by Atticus Finch, a character in To Kill a Mockingbird highlights one of the reasons why Atticus is honorable. Atticus Finch possesses admirable qualities that can inspire the readers. Atticus has a cool-temper and he never gets angry. He always does his best to pick the right choice, no matter the circumstances. He is courageous in numerous manners as well. These are only a few of the countless, respectable characteristics that Atticus portrays in this novel.
Our world suffers with many issues such as racism, sexism, hate and prejudice, and society needs people that are strong enough to take a stand. In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, courage is displayed in several different forms, especially through three courageous characters. Lee introduces the concept of honorable courage through Mrs. Dubose, a woman who demonstrates that real courage comes from within. Another brave character in the novel is Tom Robinson. He shows everyone how difficult it is for a black man to be both honest and kind no matter the situation. The most courageous person would be Atticus Finch. Atticus is an important character that fits into his own definition of what "real courage" is and demonstrates it in numerous ways throughout the novel, as he goes against most people’s beliefs in order to do what he believes is morally right. Through these three brave characters, Lee tries to reshape people's stereotypical view of courage.
People can be respectful and understanding as well as be courageous. The readers of the fictional novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee see this being portrayed by the character Atticus Finch. Atticus plays a crucial part of the story. Along with guiding Scout Finch through her coming of age. In the story, Scout as well as her brother Jem learn that Atticus is a very respectful person who takes time in understanding them and that his age does not define him because he is very courageous. Throughout the duration of the novel the reader sees the kind of man, father, and lawyer that Atticus truly is. Atticus shows to be a respectful and understanding character as well as be courage.
Leadership takes notice, responsibility, self-development, and experience. Thoughts pop up when one thinks of a leader, perhaps a captain of a team, the president, maybe even the bigger brother. These people are mostly responsible and developed, they take notice into what is happening in any situation, but the experience is where a leader and a follower have things in common in most situations. Lord of the Flies is a book where children are trapped on a deserted island and have to create their own small world. Jack is one of the chosen leaders in the book, he came with most of the children from the plane crash. They soon meet Ralph, who is another chosen leader throughout the book. So called “leaders” in the book are very important characters
Even though not everyone is always right, Atticus Finch is a genuine, moral literary character because he knows that you must understand a person and know them before you can judge them, instead of always trying to do what other people are doing or what they believe, he does what he believes is the right thing, and he teaches Scout and Jem important life lessons. To Kill a Mockingbird is a very compassionate and emotional book that explains important life lessons. In this book, the character Atticus Finch shows the reader different viewpoints of his life, which he teaches to his children.
Atticus Finch is a character from chapters 1-7 that demonstrates moral courage. Atticus shows moral courage. Atticus shows moral courage because he is an honest man. He often says to his kids to think of something from the others point of view, before someone judges them. “As Atticus had once advised me to do, I tried to climb into Jems skin and walk around in it.” (Page 64 paragraph 1) He always looked for and opportunity to make his children better people. Atticus told Scout to think about what Jem did and imagine herself in that situation. This shows that
Atticus Finch was involved in a very controversial case that arrived in Maycomb county. During this case, Atticus, a white man, was chosen to defend a black man named Tom Robinson. Tom Robinson was accused of raping and abusing a white female, Mayella Ewell. In the 1960s, southern life was divided between colored and non colored people. Those who had white skin, received more privileges than those with dark skin. Atticus’ challenge was to convince the jury and a white judge that Tom Robinson was not pleaded guilty. Citizens of Maycomb all ended up choosing that Tom Robinson was guilty. However, Atticus put up a good fight with different types of appeals that were able to persuade the jury in a variety of ways. Atticus used the appeals of ethos,
To conclude, Atticus is a strong moral figure in the book To Kill a Mockingbird that demonstrates the quality of integrity to the fullest. His integrity helps others to have integrity. To explain, Atticus instils a strong sense of integrity within his children by teaching them by example. Furthermore, his example of integrity also extends to the community of Maycomb, as Atticus forces them to reflect upon their prejudiced racial views. We ourselves are every day tested with our own integrity, and the Atticus’s of the world and in ourselves can help strengthen our moral values. All in all, Integrity within ourselves helps others to have
In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee presents Atticus Finch as a principled lawyer, committed but single father to Scout and Jem, and a law-abiding citizen. Atticus is a respectable gentleman in society and a role model for his children. Throughout the book we see evidence of his honorable intentions, though he doesn’t seem to reap the rewards. He is morally upstanding, even-keeled, and daring. Because of these things, Atticus is a man who deserves great respect and admiration.