Task B- Intrapersonal

Who would you want to be friends with in the novel? Explain.

I would want to be friends with Atticus. In the novel, he is portrayed as a man of moral values and courage. He stood up for Tom Robinson in the novel despite facing huge amount of criticism and pressure from the people around him and his family members. However, he stood with his beliefs till the end and he did not succumb to anybody or anything at all. Just this point alone is enough to earn my respect.

Atticus is also portrayed as a capable and reliable man in the novel. During the part where a mad dog attacks Maycomb, Calpurnia called Atticus instead of Heck Tate, the sheriff. Heck Tate even passed his gun to Atticus to kill the dog. Atticus was also known as "One-shot Finch". This shows that he is reliable and capable.

Yet with so many capabilities, he chose to remain humble about them and keeps a low profile. He told Heck Tate to hush when he was telling Jem and Scout about him being known as "One-shot Finch".

Atticus is impartial. He believes in racial equality. He did not despise the blacks but instead helped them, just like how he helped, protected and stood for Tom Robinson throughout the novel. He stood for what he thought was right despite the consequences and the price he has to pay.

Atticus is a man of good moral values and influence. I want to be his friend as I wish to learn his values to become a better person. When I am wrong, he can also correct me and lead me to the correct track. Atticus would also be a good friend as he is reliable and capable. He can help me in times of emergency. With so many reasons, I definitely would want to be his friend.