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1 The Character of Atticus

2 Lessons “Sometimes it’s better to bend the law a little in special cases.” This is one of the lessons Atticus teaches his children. It prepares them for later life as he understands that they are the future of Maycomb. HOLAAAA

3 “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”
“You never really understand the person until you consider things from their point of view “ “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” As a lawyer Atticus has to understand other peoples points of view. He teaches this lesson as growing up in a racist community for the benefit of the children.

4 “an agreement reached by mutual concessions
“an agreement reached by mutual concessions. It works this way” he said “if you concede the necessities of going to school we’ll go on reading every night just as we always have” Atticus teaches Scout this to show her that sometimes you need to do things you don’t want to in order to do things you want to. This is evident when Atticus represents Tom Robinson at the trial.

5 “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets
Here it is clearly shown that Atticus holds a sense of self worth and respect, his attitude does not change and he always maintains the same views. “It’s when you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway.” Atticus knows he has little to no chance in the case yet due to his strong morals he takes on the case despite the abuse he may receive for defending the black man.

6 Atticus was addicted to BASS


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