Why Is Atticus Finch Important In To Kill A Mockingbird

Kūpaʻa, growth mindset, and mālama and kuleana are all values that are critical for a community facing controversy. In Harper Lee's classic novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, the town of Maycomb is no exception. Despite their challenging circumstances, characters like Atticus Finch, Mrs. Dubose, and Jem Finch show these values in their actions. Through their examples, the novel shows the importance of standing strong, looking forward, and caring for what is important. In the story, we see Atticus Finch, a lawyer in Maycomb, have to push through one of the most potent racial barriers of that time. He was selected to defend a black man charged with sexual assault. He knew that this case was unwinnable, but nevertheless he tried his absolute hardest

Dubose comes to mind. Throughout the text, she is portrayed as a mean old woman, although she was actually struggling with a morphine addiction. About halfway through the book, Jem has to read to Mrs. Dubose every day for a month as punishment after destroying her garden. Through his time in her dwelling, Jem witnesses her bitter lifestyle. Shortly after Jem's time with her, Mrs. Dubose passes, and Atticus is by her side when she departs. On page 127, when Atticus arrives home, he tells the kids, “She said she was going to leave this world beholden to nothing and nobody. Jem, when you're sick as she was, it's all right to take anything to make it easier, but it wasn't all right for her. She said she meant to break herself of it before she died, and that's what she did (127)." Even when Mrs. Dubose knew her days were numbered, she pushed through her immense pain to try and rid herself of her addiction. This is how Mrs. Dubose demonstrates a growth mindset. “She was the bravest person I ever knew

Often times, Scout would get herself into trouble, and Jem would have to be the one to bail her out. On page 105, Jem warns Scout to go home when they see a rabid dog, “What's he doing” “I don't know, Scout, we better go home.” “Aw, Jem, it's February.” “I don't care, I'm gonna go tell Cal.” We raced home and ran to the kitchen (105).”

In this example when Jem realizes that the rabid dog could be dangerous he instantly warns Scout and tells her to get inside this shows that Jem really cares for Scout. Additionally, near the end of the book, the kids are ambushed by Bob Ewell. Jem takes responsibility for Scout and tries to fight off Bob Ewell. On page 301, “He was running, running towards us with no childʻs steps. “Run, Scout! Run! Run!” Jem screamed.” (301). He risked his life because he knew it was his responsibility to keep his sister safe. This is how Jem Finch demonstrates Mālama and