Moral Integrity? Atticus Finch and the Cardinal Virtues
Fifty years after its publication, To Kill a Mockingbird remains widely popular despite serious criticism of its moral limitations. In particular, Atticus Finch’s suitability as a role model has come into question. Nevertheless, for many Atticus is an attractive and inspirational figure. Examining A...
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| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2011
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Literature and theology
Year: 2011, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 199-218 |
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| Summary: | Fifty years after its publication, To Kill a Mockingbird remains widely popular despite serious criticism of its moral limitations. In particular, Atticus Finch’s suitability as a role model has come into question. Nevertheless, for many Atticus is an attractive and inspirational figure. Examining Atticus’s narrative through virtue ethics provides a more nuanced understanding of his character that assists with discerning his adequacy as an exemplar. As he negotiates conflicting claims of justice, fidelity, and self-care, Atticus is at times a prudent person who demonstrates moral coherence in his relationships, though in significant ways he also fails to act with full integrity. |
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| ISSN: | 1477-4623 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Literature and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/litthe/frr004 |