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While Atticus acknowledges the coexistence of good and evil in the same person; an example being with Mrs Dubose, he underestimates the extent of Bob Ewell's vemgefulness. After Ewell harasses Judge Taylor, Helen Robinson and even spits on Atticus' face, telling him that he will kill him "even if it took the rest of his life" Atticus does not worry too much, telling that he had "destroyed his last shed of credibilty at that trial...";"so if spitting in my face and threatening me saved Mayella Ewell one extra beating, that's something I'll gladly take. He had to take it out on somebody and I'd rather it be me than that houseful of children out there."
However, a drunken Ewell assaults Jem and Scout near the end of the novel and they were saved by Boo Radley. Jem's arm got broken, and Scout would have been killed had she not worn the ham costume. Aunt Alexandra blames the incident on herself, telling Atticus that she "had a feeling about tonight"; that she should have gone to the pageant with Scout and Jem. Therefore in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" Atticus is a "mockingbird", to an extent.
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∙ 10y ago
Atticus is perceived as powerless in "To Kill a Mockingbird" because he is unable to change the prejudice and racism deeply ingrained in the society of Maycomb. Despite his strong moral character and dedication to justice, he faces insurmountable societal forces that limit his ability to influence the outcome of the trial and change people's perspectives.
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∙ 12y agoAtticus can defend a black man and show the truth, but he is powerless to stop the racism of the majority of the town.
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What did Harper Lee call To Kill a Mockingbird before To Kill a Mockingbird?
Harper Lee originally titled the book "Atticus" before changing it to "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Who is Atticus from To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus is Jem and Scout's father.
In To Kill a Mockingbird why do they think it is a sin To Kill a Mockingbird and why are they so offended when Atticus says that he would kill one?
Atticus never says, nor even hints, that he would ever kill a mockingbird.
How does tom Robinson influence Atticus in To Kill a mockingbird?
he symbolizes the mockingbird
Who represents accepting in To Kill a Mockingbird?
atticus
What characters in To Kill a Mockingbird prejudiced?
Atticus
Can anyone think of a witty or slightly humorous title for an obituary about a lawyer or more precisely Atticus Finch from 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
Humorous Titles:Finch Perfectly Protects Powerless Mockingbird (word play on the names of birds)Finch and Mockingbird Fly High Despite the StormsFinch Set the Mockingbird Free
What was the last thing tom Robinson told atticus in to kill a mockingbird?
The last thing Tom Robinson said to Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird" was, "Goodnight, sir." This was in response to Atticus thanking him after the trial.
What is the name of Atticus Finch's street in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus Finch's street in To Kill a Mockingbird is called Finch's Landing.
Who looks after the children in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus Finch
What does Atticus say about racism in To Kill a Mockingbird?
no this is not right
In To Kill a Mockingbird who are the lawyers?
mr. gilmer and atticus
