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The Theme Of Leadership In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

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Do you know how many great leaders became so prominent? Trust is the foundation of leadership and is how many leaders can show their dominance. “Law #6 or the law of solid ground” of the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership states good character builds trust and the foundation of leadership. For example, Gandhi became influential because he gained the people’s trust. Trust builds a leader's credibility and self-confidence, so he or she can gain a strong following. In To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus Finch, the protagonist stands out because he built trust within Maycomb and with Jem and Scout. While Atticus has to build trust in the courthouse, he also has to build trust at home with Jem and Scout. Atticus Finch exhibits leadership through trust in the community by …show more content…

Atticus brought the gun to his shoulder and then “Tim Johnson leaped, flopped over” (Lee 110). Johnson is a rabid dog who is nearing the kids on the street. The sheriff was called to take the dog down, but instead, Atticus shoots the dog and shows efficiency and calmness To continue, Atticus also displays leadership through connection. Connection is a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else. Atticus shows connection when he speaks to the jury and tries to relate to them. On page 233 when Atticus is wrapping up his closing statement he turns to the jury and states in the name of “God, do your duty” (Lee 233). By wrapping up his statement like this, he appeals to the audience's emotions which is pathos. When one appeals to someone's emotions they become more credible and therefore more easily related. Also, the speaker's tone is more pleading because he wants the jury to listen to him. Furthermore, Atticus presents his leadership through character. Character is defined by the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. One example of Atticus showing his character is after the trial

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This was about the upcoming court case that was very unpredictable and could even lead to a death of his colored man that he is defending in a very high risk authority moment. Atticus has good in him but he also has a sketchy past leaving

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Atticus is an attentive father of two adolescent children and an influential attorney. Atticus's job is very stressful and requires much of his time and attention. Once Atticus becomes the attorney for Boo Radley, his life becomes more complicated. As the story progresses and the case proceeds it is shown that Atticus is not supported on his views and opinion in the case at hand, because everyone believes that Boo Radley is a monstrous man. As time progresses we see Atticus as the calm and collected man who is the mediator in the story as shown by a quote from “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

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He emphasizes the importance of the law and the principle of innocence until proven guilty. He establishes himself as a credible and trustworthy figure by referencing the integrity of the court system and the jury. Atticus shows this when he says "Gentlemen, a court in this state, in this country, is only as sound as its jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up" This emphasizes that the justice system is built on the integrity of its members and that the jury is responsible for upholding that integrity by making a fair and just decision. By emphasizing his own belief in the justice system and the importance of the jury's role in it, Atticus is establishing himself as a credible and trustworthy figure and appealing to the jury's sense of morality and

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This appeal can be identified as pathos, a method of appealing to the audiences emotions. Since the Jury, being the audience, is familiar with the mentioned institution, the statement creates a secure connection to their attitude towards the case. Once again allowing Atticus to leave a bigger impact in the overall decision of the Jury regarding the case. The utilization of shifts in rhetorical strategies throughout Atticus’ closing argument

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“There’s a faint difference between a man who is going to convict and a man who is a little disturbed in his mind, isn’t there?” (chp 23). Atticus is using ethos, appealing to ethics and credibility. As well as pathos, appealing to his emotions in order to prove his statement. "How could they do it, how could they?"

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Moreover, this strengthens the case because the Jury can now see that Atticus is fighting for the good of the county, which assures his credibility of judgement. Additionally, Atticus highlights his trustworthiness in the court system. The brilliant lawyer is nearing the end of his closing statement and strives to drive his point home. He shatters the barriers between color and white by mentioning the one place where all Americans are treated equal, the courtroom. To finally win over the jury in favor of his case Atticus uses ethos when he claims, “Gentlemen, a court is no better than each man of you sitting before me on this jury.

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Atticus uses ethos, such as his credibility as a lawyer and a respected member of the community so he can establish his authority and credibility with the jury. He refers to his integrity and standing in the community when he tells the jury that he has nothing to gain by defending Tom Robinson, but is simply doing his duty as a lawyer to defend his client. Atticus also uses pathos, or an appeal to the emotions of the jury, to create a sense of sympathy and compassion for Tom Robinson. He paints a vivid picture of the victim’s injuries and the unfairness of the accusations against Tom Robinson, appealing to the jury’s sense of justice and fairness.

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Catherine Pulsifer, an inspirational book author, once said, “Your character defines who you are by the actions you take.” In other words, your actions will always speak louder than any words you speak. Honorable actions are what build an honorable character, which is what can be said for Atticus Finch, a character from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch was a righteous and honorable man who displayed many of Kamehameha Schools’ E Ola! Learner Outcomes, used to shape students into culturally, strong servant leaders.

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For example, Atticus defends Tom Robinson at the jail. By guarding Tom, he is risking his life for a man who is deemed lower than him, he proves to the kids that he is loyal to his word and represents that justice is more important than racisms. Atticus is a singe which is often taken for granted in people’s life’s he is courageous for taking on this task with no fear. Atticus is a true leader of his family but is courageous enough to

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Author Harper Lee published To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 during a time of change in the United States, race relations were strained, civil rights leaders were emerging from sit-ins and protests and states confronted the tensions of segregation. To Kill a Mockingbird, while fictional, had a plot that resonated with many southern whites and African Americans, that of racial injustice and loss of innocence. The author claims that the plot is based on her interpretation of events that occurred in her home state of Alabama. While she does not reference the exact event the plot is based on there are similarities to the Scottsboro, Alabama case that occurred in 1931 in which nine African American males were accused of raping a white woman on a train to Mississippi. The novel deals with the serious issues of racial inequality as well as issues of leadership, courage and integrity.

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