I have to do some questions but a little stumped on this one. Thnx ahead of time =]
Evaluate Atticus FInch as a symbolic character; that is, one who stands or represents something else. What could he symbolize?
2007-03-19 12:50:18 · 7 answers · asked by Pearl 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
p.s. i already read the book x] [duhh] lol
2007-03-19 12:58:50 · update #1
He symbolizes a change in how his town thinks. He is going against what everyone thinks is right by defending Tom Robinson, a black man, so he is changing the way society feels about the blacks. He could also symbolize a mockingbird like the title says. All he is trying to do is help out an innocent man, but People are still trying to hurt him and kill him. Just like a mockingbird, he only is violent when defending his children.
2007-03-19 12:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by Courtney 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I guess he could symbolize the justice system. Justice is supposed to be blind and fair (picture the lady holding the scales of justice blindfolded). Atticus was the only one willing to defend a black man accused of rape. Everyone deserves a right to a trial and access to the judicial process, guilty or not. Everyone thought he was guilty, though we know he wasn't, but Atticus ignored the pressure and threats of society to see that true justive prevailed, of course we know how it ends. He represented the American ideas of freedom, justics, and equality that the country was founded on.
2007-03-19 20:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by Karebear 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that he symbolises the change of attitudes towards race. How people should feel and act towards people of any color. He protects the man on trial because he thinks he is innocent (and really is) and that he shouldn't go to jail no matter what color he is...
2007-03-19 20:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question shows me that you didnt read a single word of that book for there is only one answer to that question and it is indeed the main theme of the entire book.
I pray nobody answers. Read the book. Life isnt easy and it only gets harder. C.
2007-03-19 19:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For a start, how about integrity in an unfair world?
2007-03-19 20:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by obelix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this, you need to read the book and analyze his character for yourself.
2007-03-19 19:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by Ross F 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
truth, justice, and the american way ?
2007-03-19 19:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋