SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. How is Tom Robinson a mockingbird? What does the rabid dog Atticus shoots symbolize? How did Jem break his arm? What is the significance of the gifts Boo Radley leaves in the knothole? Why does the jury find Tom guilty? What role does Calpurnia play in the family and in the novel?
Why is Dill an important character? What does Mrs. Courage is the ability to look past fear and focus only on the good that will come from such bravery. Atticus knows he will not be able to win this case even if Tom Robinson is innocent. Unfortunately the town and the jury are corrupt and will not give Tom a fair trial.
He wants her to forgive her instead of holding a grudge on him forever. Lastly this is a believable act because John Proctor is a strong man who stands by what he believes in. If he were to admit to witchcraft it would be against everything that he believes and thinks is. He ends up signing his name and when he finishes, he realizes that he no longer cares and he doesn't care if he dies. John ripped the paper in half and that one action resulted in his death.
Even though there are several pieces of evidence that show Tom is innocent Atticus knows he will not win, but that is no reason for him not to try. It makes sense for Atticus to defend Tom Robinson because he believes in the Golden Rule and he has integrity. He believes that you should treat others the way you would want to be treated no matter what. Although some may believe Boo is a better choice for a mockingbird, there is a greater amount of evidence that supports Tom is a mockingbird.
The first reason Tom is the best example for the mockingbird is he was prosecuted for a crime he did not commit.
In the novel it states that, "The state has not produced one iota of medical evidence to the effect that the crime Tom Robinson is charged with ever took place. It has relied instead upon the testimony of two witnesses who evidence has not only been called into serious question on cross-examination, but has been flatly contradicted by the defendant.
He is risk taker and stands up for what he believes in. When Atticus is given a case of a black man named Tom Robinson who is accused of rape, he knows that there isn 't any chance of him winning the case. By keeping the subject of discussion on the boy, Juror Eight, has an easier time convincing the rest of the jury that he is not guilty of the murder of his father. His bottled up emotions over his son become a problem later in the play when. Atticus Finch goes through each of these decision stages leading up to the trial.
He acknowledges the accusation of Tom Robinson and the fact that racism is a huge problem in Maycomb. He then accepts responsibility as a lawyer that everyone deserves a fair chance no matter what his or her skin color. He ignores personal constraints like what consequences he and his family would face. And finally, he intervenes with strong evidence that Tom Robinson is innocent.
The difference between moral courage and heroism is that moral courage is much more personal than heroism. For example, Atticus personally believes that racial inequality is wrong. Atticus not only spread his morals but he also protected the rights of another citizen even if the town did not agree.
The more people who try to spread and protect positive morals, the fewer societal problems there will be. The whole purpose of Atticus defending Tom Robinson was his hope that his moral stand would become contagious and lead to the defeat of racial inequality. Personally, I believe that moral courage is more admirable than heroism because anyone can be a hero.
It takes real strength to stick to your beliefs in the face of tremendous adversity and discomfort while ignoring all possible consequences. It was about doing the most good and letting nothing stand in the way of personal values and beliefs. Overall, Atticus Finch was definitely not viewed as a hero to anyone in Maycomb. His action reflects the qualities of a truly moral lawyer and remarkable human being. It makes Atticus Finch as admirable, if not more so, than any hero.
Allison, S. Handbook of heroism and heroic leadership.
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