In our courts, when its a white man's word against a black man's, the white man always wins. They're ugly, but those are the facts of life.” The 3rd lesson that Scout learned in, “ To Kill A Mockingbird" would be that courage is manifested in ways other than physical acts. Now a very good representation of this lesson would be Atticus Finch. Even though people called him names an threatened him, Atticus still persevered through these hardships and took the abuse. A very good example from the noel which portrays well his courage is this right here when he was talking to him brother about jem and scout.
Another demonstration of courage was when he was shooting the rabid dog. Heck Tate tells Atticus to kill the sick animal and even though he has not fired a gun in a long time, he still took the responsibility to kill the mad dog, knowing that if he misses, it will be a disaster. In conclusion Atticus shows courage in many events throughout the novel. He doesn’t show it by fighting but by standing up for what he believes in and for his kids, Jem and
All Boo did was mind his own business and got punished and judged for it. Boos innocence was hidden behind his way of protecting himself from turning into a cruel citizen of Maycomb like the rest. Boo was judged unfairly his whole life but in the end the only thing he did was save two young lives, this making him a representation of the mockingbird. In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee there are several people symbolized by the mockingbird. The mockingbird symbol is used to represent innocence and people getting judged unfairly which teaches those who read the novel, empathy and not to judge others by things heard by a second-hand
That hero is Atticus, who fights for racial justice. Atticus seems like a sort of “Superman” in the county of Maycomb, as he does many things that other people don’t want to do or can’t do. For instance he is the one who has to take care of a mad dog who is loose on the streets, and he guns it down in one shot. People call Atticus names because he is not racist, and his daughter Scout retaliates against them. “Atticus had promised me he would wear me out if he ever heard of me fighting any more.” (99) Scout thinks.
When Nathan Radley fills in the tree hole that Boo left gifts for the kids in, Jem cries because he realizes how important that was to Boo. Later in the story, Scout wants to kill a roly-poly bug, but Jem stops her, “Why couldn’t I mash him?” I asked. “Because they don’t bother you” Jem answered (Lee, 320). Most importantly, Jem protects his sister from an attack by Bob Ewell, but breaks his arm in the process. Bob is a symbol of hate and evil and by attacking the children in an attempt to get back at Atticus this is also symbolizing Jem
From the simple issues like Scout’s dislike of her teacher and refusing to play football like the other fathers as Jem wants, to the more in depth issues of Tom Robinson’s trial, Atticus tries his best to teach his children that doing what is right is not always the easy way. Often, it is the most difficult road to take, but it in the end it is what really matters. When Scout gets into fights after Atticus is insulted by the school children, Atticus tells her to be strong and walk away because she will have more courage in peacefully ignoring her foes rather then physically attacking them. Atticus also teaches his children that humility is a key aspect in family code of honor. There is more to him then his children know.
Instead of admitting to their heinous actions, the three men sought help from their willing ‘brothers’ to bully and persuade black and white people alike into submission and essentially cover-up the whole incident. I understand that in the face of punishment, people will do anything to ‘get away with murder’, but how can so many people feel no remorse in essentially erasing one man’s existence? It is sickening to realize that the KKK could be so effective in brainwashing an entire town. Meanwhile, the African American community likewise gave into emotion and engaged in a poorly thought out and executed plan of retaliation. Instead of fighting for Marrow’s justice and their own rights in a civil manner, the African Americans in Oxford choose to cause more damage by creating chaos and classifying
. . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”. In “To kill a mockingbird”, Atticus comes across as a heroic figure to everyone in Maycomb because even though some people were angry at him, they were scared to stand up for what he believes
After reading the book, readers can see how Atticus would be a mockingbird for his good deeds, and all the contribution he made in a society that was trying to destroy him Atticus was chosen to take the trial of Tom Robinson, and accepting it while doing his best. Tom Robinson was convicted of raping Mayella Ewell; Atticus believes Tom but still knew deep inside that he was going to lose the trial. It seemed impossible for Tom to have done it, but it is the corruptions of Ignorance that started it all, and let
. until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Lee)This moral view gives further evidence as to why Atticus would show his dislike for racism in the court and town of Maycomb. Atticus willingness to challenge the racial boundaries also means that he pushes for the truth to come out in the courts of Maycomb where there is injustice. “Atticus had used every tool available to free men to save Tom Robinson, but in the secret courts of men’s hearts Atticus had no case. Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed.” (Lee 266)EGDV “Remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” That was the only time I ever heard Atticus say it was a sin to do something, and I asked Miss Maudie about it.