... life, Jem had never declined a dare."(Lee 13). As Jem matures, and the story progresses, Jem's thoughts on what makes himself a courageous person change. Courage is a theme that shows precedence throughout To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee uses a multitude of examples and characters to make this theme evident. Jem is ... . Atticus teaches Jem how to be humble, yet gallant, at the same time. Mrs. Maudie tells Jem how his father teaches and exemplifies good moral values, '" I think maybe he put his gun down when he realized that God had given him an unfair advantage over most living ...

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... in the "Odyssey", represents an epic hero, Atticus Finch is a realistic hero. He displayed his physical courage by shooting Tim Johnson, the rabid dog as it wandered on the streets. He also showed the amount of moral courage by defending Tom Robinson, a black man who accused by Bob Ewell of raping and beating his daughter ... to his home Ithaca from the Troy War. One of the things that make Odysseus an epic hero is that he contains the great courage, in both physical and moral. It's evident when he defies the sea god Poseidon, telling him that he is unstoppable. Then he gets back on his...

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... Finch is one of the main characters. He is a lawyer and the father of Jem and Scout. He stands out as a man of reason and courage, also he represents the voice of truth and fairness in the community, Maycomb. He is a role model for all parents and a great philosopher and teacher of life ... 's moral. Atticus has courage and determination. He is determined to protect Tom Robinson, a Negro, "simply because we were licked is no reason not try to win." He knew that ... best he could to fight the case. Facing the lunch-mob crowd alone is not an easy job, but his moral courage doesn't allow th...

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... . Rather than leading by direction, and simply telling his children how to behave, he leads more by example. This type of parenting is called leading by moral authority. He is very compromising and understanding towards his children, and he leads by doing what is morally the right thing to do. Atticus's method of ... whites living in Maycomb. Atticus sending Jem to read to Ms. Dubose shows that Atticus's way of parenting by moral authority is effective. "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 ... You rarely win,...

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... racism. Many people feel threatened by this and feel very resentful toward Atticus. Throughout the play all the members of the Finches and many others display courage in their attempts to stand up for what they believe in. In the beginning of the play we meet Scout. Scout is an energetic little six year ... is sentenced. Jem does not understand how he could be guilty even when all the evidence was pointing towards Bob Ewell. The courage showed by Jem concerning this matter is very strong, partially due to his slight naiveté towards the racism that is going on around him. This ... cour...

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... possibility of being looked down upon and scorned. His personality and character is retained throughout the entire book making him the ideal moral guide and voice of conscience. We gain a lot of insight into his character and wisdom through dialogue with his children. He is a good role ... as a lady as if he was talking to someone very formally as he does in court. Atticus stands out among the people of Maycomb as a moral and caring man who respects even the ones that are often looked down upon in their society. He treats Calpurnia as a true member of his ... raping a white woman, Mayel...

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... in the future. For example, he taught Jem and Scout the true meaning of the word courage. One night Atticus was explaining to Jem, "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"(128). The moral lessons Atticus teaches his kids only bring them to a better relationship in the book. Atticus ... has both a unique and special relationship with his children that drastically changed throughout the story. As mentioned before, Atticus seeks to teach Jem and Scout right from wrong. He teaches them through moral lessons that ......

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... children by means of his own philosophy, and represents the law as it is written, not by the common racial discrimination practiced by society during that time. Atticus is the moral conscience of the story, and his views are the voice of reason in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. Throughout the story, Atticus expresses beliefs that remodel the views on racial ... music for us to enjoy, it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.""(90), Atticus not only teaches Jem, but also delivers the moral of the story, symbolizing Tom Robinson's case. Atticus also plays a large role in teaching his children abou...

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To Kill a Mockingbird As one of the best selling books of all time, Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is a moral-filled educational story of racial injustice in the South. The story takes place in the mid 1930s and is based around the citizens of ... that the worst of the offences are yet to come. One of the less evident signs of Atticus" teaching methods is shown after losing the trial. Showing courage by planning to appeal the courts decision tells his children to tolerate losing because it is a part of life and to never give up. When Scout asks ... the chair," said Atticus, "unless the Go...

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... not undermine anyone and is focused on only one thing, seeking justice. Atticus is a very intelligent and well-educated man and father. This is evident his personal beliefs and high moral standards are told to his adolescent children as advice. His civilized and gentle nature is reflected in his declaration that it's a sin to kill a mockingbird, while instructing Jem and Scout ... to this Atticus deserves to be regarded as heroic. He fought in a hopeless struggle with sincerity for what he believed in, even though he knew he wouldn't win. He describes courage as knowing "your licked bef...

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... a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was a simple story with complex literary meaning. There were several uses of metaphors as well as many different themes. These themes include: prejudice and tolerance, moral and physical courage, good and bad parenting, and growing up and understanding. Of the many themes in the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the display of prejudice and tolerance in the town of ... ...

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... her point of view of herself as a young child. At many times she finds it difficult to understand people and their motivations. Her father, Atticus, plays a major role as her moral adviser whilst she is growing up. In the duration the book he teaches Scout that "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until ... not to rush in and judge people before they consider their reasons. By the end of the novel she has a better perspective on human dignity and racism. She learns about courage, prejudice and judging others. She also learns that no one ...

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... evil of racism in the Maycomb society when Tom was found guilty, and once again when he was shot seventeen times. The characterization of Atticus Finch shows him to be a moral character. He based his decisions on what was right and just. He understood that all people had good and bad qualities, and he tried to emphasize appreciating the good qualities ... and trying to see things from the perspective of others. Mrs. Dubose was mean to Atticus and his children, but he admired her for her courage in fighting her morphine addiction. He tried to pass this understanding on to his children. T...

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