Today i am going to talk about the LA online lesson! We have done a Google document on a character of "To Kill A Mockingbird", and found out evidence to support our points, regarding their tolerance levels. So, here it is!
We chose Atticus as the person to analyse on. This is because in the book, he is a really elaborated on a lot, and chracterisation is also usually used on him, to elaborate and emphasise his personality.
Now, i would be elaborating on his personality, and composing a character sketch of Atticus.
Charater Sketch-Atticus
In short, Atticus is forgiving and wise. He has all the characteristics any wise man should have.
I would be further elaborating on why i feel that he has those characteristics.
Firstly, he is wise, as he was able to differentiate what is good and bad for his children, and was also able to judge people really well. An example would be when Mrs Dubose insults him, saying that he is a "Nigger Lover" etc, he judged her correctly, saying that she is an old woman, and thus, telling Scout and Jem to compromise with her, and not make her angry,and at the same time, not get angry because of her crude remarks as well. In the end, Mrs Dubose became grateful to Jem and Scout after their reading sessions with her, and rewarded them, just before she dies.
Next, he is really forgiving. Even though he is intolerant at times when Scout gets into a fight, or when Jem and Scout is disrespectful to their seniors and relatives. However, this is also for their own good, as he has to get the basic discipline etched in his children's minds, so that they will be well behaved children. This is also the stepping stones for a bright future, therefore Atticus wanted to make sure his children have it all right. However, despite being intolerant at times, Atticus is a really forgiving and tolerant person. For example, when Bob Ewell spat on him and insulted him deeply and tremendously, Atticus merely wiped the spit away, and stood there until Bob Ewell stopped his insults. Also, when people insulted him, calling him a nigger lover for helping Tom Robinson, he still let the matters pass, and even gave excuses for them for saying those crude remarks.
This are also the reasons why the people in Maycomb loved him so much, and always appreciated his pressence. Despite his polite and gentle personality, he is also the town's best shooter. Therefore, i can infer that he is talented in everything, just that he is humble and does not want to show his abilities in pride.
In conclusion, Atticus is compromising, gentle and polite man, and is appreciated for his efforts by everyone in Maycomb. He is indeed a true gentleman, and i am sure everyone respect him deeply for his contributions to the society of Maycomb.
Thank you!
Yours sincerely,
Mervin (:
PS(READ TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD!IT IS A REALLY EMOTIONAL AND INTERESTING BOOK TO READ!)
1 comment:
Hello Mervin! Mark here.
I have read your writing and it was a well written writing about heroes.
Your statements were clear and to the point.Though your vocabulary was not that extensive when writing this piece of writing but your point was still able to be seen clearly.
I really like the quote that you have included in your post which was "A boy doesn't have to go to war to be a hero; he can say he doesn't like pie when he sees there isn't enough to go around". It really showed how easy it is to be a hero but how much people are not willing to go to that extent to do it.
Thank you for having another view on what heroes are supposed to be.
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