He puts his leadership efforts on display to make a change in his community by defending a black man in court, which was often frowned upon in the 1900s: “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to win” (Lee 87). With this in mind, defending an African-American man in court shows that he does not care much for the ‘normal’ in society. As a result, an angry mob attempts to lynch Tom at the jailhouse, but Atticus stays put, sticking to his beliefs about a fair trial. Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson represents his leadership and perseverance; most people disagreed with him and even knew the verdict before it was announced, but Atticus kept fighting diligently. An angry mob attempts to lynch Tom, but Atticus stays put, sticking to his beliefs about a fair trial.
This novel To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee, is about a family in the depression time in Maycomb Alabama in the early 1940s narrated by a main character Jean Louise Finch. The Finch Family, ran by Atticus Finch who is not just a father but a lawyer with very high morals. Jean Louis Finch tells the story from a child’s mind and much mature mindset of it, since Harper lee is trying to prove that Jeam and Scout are immature. Jean Louis Finch quoted, “Maturity is the ability to reap without apology and not complain when things don't go well.” Harper Lee indicates several internal forces that leads up to why Atticus is representing Tom Robinson in his trial of accusing of raping a white lady.
Atticus also takes on defending an African American. Not many people would do this back then people they were racist and rude. When Atticus took on this case he knew that they didn’t have a shot at winning, but he took it on anyway because he knew it was the right thing to do. The town was rude and disrespectful to Atticus, but Atticus never backed down. Atticus also did his best to defend Tom and overall with all the evidence Tom should not have been guilty.
Atticus takes the trial knowing the consequence that him and his family will be harrassed by the town because it is the right thing to do. Atticus finch decides to defend Tom Robinson to be a good role model for his children and prove that the “Golden Rule” is a rule to
When Atticus was at the courthouse, a few of the attentive critics of the courthouse business were talking about the case, and one of them said, “Atticus aims to defend Tom Robinson, [because] that’s what I don't like about” him, and when Scout overheard their conversation that Atticus didn’t have to defend Tom Robinson, she “could have used it many times in defending him” and herself because people fussed and bullied when they learned that Atticus was defending Tom Robinson, so if he fussing” (Lee 186). Atticus defends Tom Robinson even though he and his children are both bothered by how Atticus is defending him, because Atticus is omitting social norms which shows how passionate Atticus is about supporting Tom
It also examines what a trial can do to a family. Family Heritage can impact ones future is a theme present in To Kill a Mockingbird and is shown through the way a person is treated, what is said about the family, and how the town views a family.
Atticus shows his care in many different ways to numerous people, whether it being his kids or one of his neighbours. Atticus is very caring towards Tom Robinson and his family as he is always trying his best to defend and fight for his client. Atticus cared for Tom Robinson, as he believed that everyone should be treated equally and if the justice system was not corrupt and racist, the truth shall prevail. Even though the county despised “Negros”, Atticus cared about them the same way he did to anyone else. Furthermore, Atticus’s first priorities are his kids and he cares about them the most.
As a father Atticus has done everything he can to maintain his children, Jem and Scout, informed of what really is like out there in the real world. Honesty seems to be Atticus rout when dealing with life. In times Atticus will lose trial but the courage he has won’t allow him to give up on innocent people, like Tom. Atticus is the definition of role model to follow. He’s a great father to his children showing the the truth will always push them forwards in life.
Nonetheless, people in the real world face prejudice from the society for many reasons: race, gender, social class, etc. Upstanders such as Atticus need to put aside their own feelings and stand up for what is right. Thus, the community will achieve an atmosphere of peace and develop everlasting friendships. It is important to stand up for the truth and justice because “it is a sin to kill a mockingbird” (Lee
As a child one is influenced by his or her family. These influences mold how one acts and views certain situations. One's family members share a big part in influencing one. This is shown in Harper Lee’s award winning novel, To Kill A Mockingbird. The main character Scout Finch is influenced by her family members; Her father Atticus Finch, influences her young mind on how she views African Americans, and how to always speak the truth.
Even though it is terrible news for everyone, Atticus believes “‘What was one Negro, more or less, among two hundred of ‘em? He wasn’t Tom to them, he was an escaping prisoner’” (Lee 315). Even though Atticus knows Tom was innocent, he was still a prisoner and got what was coming to him for trying to escape. He teaches his children that even though someone can be really close to you, and you understand their reasoning for doing something wrong, you should still respect the law and enforce
Whether he is with his children, his neighbors, or defending Tom Robinson in court, Atticus is stable with what he believes in and refuses to be persuaded by popular opinion. Atticus can “talk with crowds and keep [his] virtue” to an admirable extent. Our society struggles to keep morals and often falls into peer pressure instead. It’s almost impossible to maintain your virtue and values in such a world we live in, but it makes all the difference in the
Additionally, Atticus deserves to stand up for him because he’s always standing up for people even if they criticize him, and Atticus was appointed to stand up for him, so there’s no reason for Atticus to say no to defend an innocent person. Conclusion: Claim:It is clear that Atticus’ decision to take a stand makes sense. Thesis:He wanted to give Tom the voice he deserves.
Here we enter into ethics and integrity. The integrity to match word and action with values and ideals. It’s not about who we claim to be around our children and to others but who we reveal ourselves to be through our words and actions. Atticus shows this throughout the book as well. Atticus was doing the right thing defending Tom even when the risks involve opposition and the disapproval of others.
Atticus defending Tom is bringing problems to not only him but his family too. Just like in our lives one choice can create problems unforeseeable in the
