... 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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... , and gain a firm control of oneself. Many of the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird showed courage in their own way. Courage can come in many different forms: physical, mental, emotional and moral. Courage is not the only main theme displayed in To Kill a Mockingbird; prejudice and education are also very ... important themes exhibited throughout the progression of the novel. Through the eyes of Scout Finch, a bright, sensitive and intelligent little girl, these themes of the novel are explored in great depth. The many forms of courage ... death to "die beholden to nothing and nobody"...

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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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... Maycomb. Maycomb, like most small southern towns, has a problem with widespread racism toward Negroes. Throughout the novel all the members of the Finches and many others display courage in their attempts to stand up for what they believe in. Jem is nine years old and is just beginning to show signs of maturing. Jem shows most of ... Atticus, Mrs. Dubose, and even Tom Robinson "Standing up for Atticus" "Telling scout to ran when being attack by bob Atticus displays the most courage by defending Tom Robinson in court. He knew that having a white man defend a black man in court was unaccep...

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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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... 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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... as peers to redress injustices she perceives. She later comforts the teacher, "That's okay, ma"am, you"ll get to know all the county folks after a while." Further emotional and moral development of Scout's character is illustrated through gaps and silences. Change is not overtly stated, but rather it is implied through gaps and silences. Because Scout is such a young girl ... is confirmed and supported by her father who says, "Most people are [nice], Scout, when you finally see them. " Readers are positioned to respond with admiration at Scout's innocence and courage. Although she is st...

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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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