Throughout the book To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee, Atticus Finch has many qualities that would show his heroism within the community by being a respectful, responsible adult. When Tom Robinson was put to trial, Atticus stepped up to the role of being his representative. He helped him to stand strong, even through he was a black man in a world of racist white families. Atticus was a smart man that gave his opinion while stating important references and facts, such as: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (198). Statements like these gave Tom Robinson the backbone to potentially win the court case. In the quaint town of Maycomb County, the neighbor's of Atticus needed someone to take care of the rabid dog. Atticus knew the right man for the job. Although he had not practiced his skills in a long while, he used his talent to help the community. Atticus did not believe that his shooting skills were a good talent to hold and was unsure of the response he would get from Scout. The community was relieved when Atticus shot the dog, on the first try.
Atticus showed heroism in the way he treated all this fellow member of the community. He did not believe anyone was higher or better the one another. When Atticus talked, he thought before he spoke and made sure he was saying the right thing at the right time. He believed that Scout should hear the truth, but made sure the truth would always be stated in terms that children can understand and relate to.
In conclusion, Atticus Finch was a well rounded individual who made sure Maycomb County was made fair by being a hero, leader, and role model for others in the town.
To What Extent is Atticus Finch a Hero?
Throughout the book To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee, Atticus Finch has many qualities that would show his heroism within the community by being a respectful, responsible adult. When Tom Robinson was put to trial, Atticus stepped up to the role of being his representative. He helped him to stand strong, even through he was a black man in a world of racist white families. Atticus was a smart man that gave his opinion while stating important references and facts, such as: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (198). Statements like these gave Tom Robinson the backbone to potentially win the court case.
In the quaint town of Maycomb County, the neighbor's of Atticus needed someone to take care of the rabid dog. Atticus knew the right man for the job. Although he had not practiced his skills in a long while, he used his talent to help the community. Atticus did not believe that his shooting skills were a good talent to hold and was unsure of the response he would get from Scout. The community was relieved when Atticus shot the dog, on the first try.
Atticus showed heroism in the way he treated all this fellow member of the community. He did not believe anyone was higher or better the one another. When Atticus talked, he thought before he spoke and made sure he was saying the right thing at the right time. He believed that Scout should hear the truth, but made sure the truth would always be stated in terms that children can understand and relate to.
In conclusion, Atticus Finch was a well rounded individual who made sure Maycomb County was made fair by being a hero, leader, and role model for others in the town.