Originally posted by scipio7777777I personally think he values family above all else. He struggles to protect his children and lead by example to stand up for your convictions. Been awhile since I last read but this is my view from what I remember
Does Atticus Finch value freedom or family more in the book To kill a mocking bird?
It is a little hard to say - long time since I've read it, too, but he puts his family at a certain amount of risk by taking the course of action that he does. Then again, he appears to have a slightly optimistic view of human nature at times.
I was reading Stephen King's On Writing last year, and I was very amused to see King virtually accusing Lee of "dicking off" by only writing one novel in her entire career. It is a great one, but you have to say...King does have a point.
Originally posted by AmauroteI think as a parent his intentions were not to put his family in danger but create a better world for them to live in. To stand up for truth and justice. I don't think he actually believed his children would be endangered within a community where he was well known and respected.
It is a little hard to say - long time since I've read it, too, but he puts his family at a certain amount of risk by taking the course of action that he does. Then again, he appears to have a slightly optimistic view of human nature at times.
I was reading Stephen King's On Writing last year, and I was very amused to see King virtually accusing ...[text shortened]... one novel in her entire career. It is a great one, but you have to say...King does have a point.
I also think Stephen King is highly overated as a writer. His stories are top notch put his content seems rushed at times. He's one of the best storytellers but an average run of the mill writer
{ in my meager opinion}
Originally posted by mokkoYep, I agree with that - he seems to be genuinely taken aback by the course of events near the end.
I think as a parent his intentions were not to put his family in danger but create a better world for them to live in. To stand up for truth and justice. I don't think he actually believed his children would be endangered within a community where he was well known and respected.
I think King is a great writer in the best American tradition, although certainly not as great as he is prolific. On Writing is a surprisingly perceptive book even for those who don't like the wierd tale.
lol had to study 'To Kill A Mockingbird' for my English GCSE exam,
Atticus put his principles before his family on several occasions throughout the story, although he quite obviously never meant them to be in danger he risked his family on numerous occasions, including taking the case in the first place (the book makes it clear he knows what effect it would have).
I'd advise the book to anyone, great story with so much behind it - must be about my favourite piece of literature I've had to anaylse in detail and one of the few I've definately enjoyed doing. It's a shame though we went through it in such detail the story isnt the same to me now, so much to be anaylse and be interpretated.
But in answer to the question, yes Atticus put his principles before his family, standing up for what he belived was just and right.
(please excuse any bad spelling)