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* 12-year-old Jem trying his hardest to protect his sister from [[spoiler: Bob Ewell]] when they're attacked.
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* Miss Maudie calling out the Missionary Ladies for gossiping about Atticus's role in the Tom Robinson case [[UngratefulBastard while in his house]]: "His food doesn't stick going down, does it?"

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* Miss Maudie calling out the Missionary Ladies for gossiping about Atticus's role in the Tom Robinson case [[UngratefulBastard while in eating at his house]]: "His food doesn't stick going down, does it?"



* Mrs Dubose; see IDieFree for the full quote and explanation.

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* Mrs Mrs. Dubose; see IDieFree for the full quote and explanation.
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* Miss Maudie: "His food doesn't stick going down, does it?"

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* Miss Maudie: Maudie calling out the Missionary Ladies for gossiping about Atticus's role in the Tom Robinson case [[UngratefulBastard while in his house]]: "His food doesn't stick going down, does it?"
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* Atticus' entire defense was, in many ways, successful, in spite of the verdict. In spite of the fact that he was unable to get a not guilty from the jury, anyone in the courtroom could clearly see the truth, that Bob Ewell was responsible for what happened, and not Tom, and if Mrs Ewell ever had those kind of injuries again, everyone would know exactly who was responsible and it would be not be possible to deflect the blame a second time.

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* Atticus' entire defense was, in many ways, successful, in spite of the verdict. In spite of the fact that he was unable to get a not guilty from the jury, anyone in the courtroom could clearly see the truth, that Bob Ewell was responsible for what happened, and not Tom, and if Mrs Ewell his daughter ever had those kind of injuries again, everyone would know exactly who was responsible and it would be not be possible to deflect the blame a second time.
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* Atticus getting honored as the American Film Institute's #1 hero in film history. In comparison, the runner-ups were Franchise/IndianaJones and Film/JamesBond.

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* Atticus getting honored as the American Film Institute's #1 hero in film history. In comparison, the runner-ups were Franchise/IndianaJones and Film/JamesBond.Film/JamesBond.
* Atticus' entire defense was, in many ways, successful, in spite of the verdict. In spite of the fact that he was unable to get a not guilty from the jury, anyone in the courtroom could clearly see the truth, that Bob Ewell was responsible for what happened, and not Tom, and if Mrs Ewell ever had those kind of injuries again, everyone would know exactly who was responsible and it would be not be possible to deflect the blame a second time.
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*"In the name of God, do your duty".
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** Also Jem refusing to leave his father. Afterwards, Scout is sure that Atticus will give him hell for disobeying, but instead she sees [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming her father rubbing her brother's head on the way home.]]

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** Also Jem refusing to leave his father. Afterwards, Scout is sure that Atticus will give him hell for disobeying, but instead she sees [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments her father rubbing her brother's head on the way home.]]
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** "I may not know much, Atticus, but I'm still sheriff of Macomb County and Bob Ewell fell on his knife. Now good night."
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** Jem refusing to leave his father even when Atticus tells him to go, and, rather than rebuke him for it afterward, Atticus goes with an AffectionateGestureToTheHead as they leave.
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** Jem refusing to leave his father even when Atticus tells him to go, and, rather than rebuke him for it afterward, Atticus goes with an AffectionateGestureToTheHead as they leave.
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** Also Jem refusing to leave his father. Afterwards, Scout is sure that Atticus will give him hell for disobeying, but instead she sees [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming her father rubbing her brother's head on the way home.]]
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There are multiple ZCEs on this page, but this is the biggest offender. Which speech? He makes quite a few of them during the novel. To assume that someone reading this page knows which one this example means is Fan Myopia.


* Atticus' speech. You know the one.

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* %%* Atticus' speech. You know the one.one.
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** Really, anytime Atticus talks some sense into his kids, his sister, or the town is a Crowning Moment of Awesome.

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** Really, anytime Atticus talks some sense into his kids, his sister, or the town is a Crowning Moment of Awesome.



*** And the fact that the entire time, there was a sniper ready to defend Atticus and Tom at a moments' notice. In addition, that was the newspaper man, who everyone's sure is a racist, and if he was, then he respected Atticus enough to defend Tom, and allows Atticus to go home for the night while he stands guard.

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*** ** And the fact that the entire time, there was a sniper ready to defend Atticus and Tom at a moments' notice. In addition, that was the newspaper man, who everyone's sure is a racist, and if he was, then he respected Atticus enough to defend Tom, and allows Atticus to go home for the night while he stands guard.
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* Atticus getting honored as the American Film Institute's #1 hero in film history. In comparison, the runner-ups were IndianaJones and JamesBond.

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* Atticus getting honored as the American Film Institute's #1 hero in film history. In comparison, the runner-ups were IndianaJones Franchise/IndianaJones and JamesBond.Film/JamesBond.
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* Scout ShamingTheMob.
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-->'''Sheriff Tate:''' Didn't you know your daddy's the best shot in this county?
-->'''Atticus:''' Hush, Heck.

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*** And the fact that the entire time, there was a sniper ready to defend Atticus and Tom at a moments' notice.

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*** And the fact that the entire time, there was a sniper ready to defend Atticus and Tom at a moments' notice. In addition, that was the newspaper man, who everyone's sure is a racist, and if he was, then he respected Atticus enough to defend Tom, and allows Atticus to go home for the night while he stands guard.



* Scout gets another one at the end. Sheriff Tate tells Atticus they need to cover up [[spoiler: Boo Radley killing Bob Ewell in defense of Scout and Jem]] because [[spoiler:Boo]] would be lauded as a hero -- and the undue attention he would get would destroy his life. Scout quietly but forcefully agrees with the Sheriff, telling Atticus she thinks it would be like "killing a mockingbird." The little girl's growing up.

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* Sheriff Heck Tate proves that he's a ReasonableAuthorityFigure, and a smart man, when he deduces who really murdered [[spoiler: Bob Ewell]]. And states that he will cover it up, as undue press would hurt a man, and that the killing was justified (In self defense), and [[KarmicDeath Karmic]], [[spoiler: as Tom died because of Mr. Ewell]]
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Scout gets another one at the end. Sheriff Tate tells Atticus they need to cover up [[spoiler: Boo Radley killing Bob Ewell in defense of Scout and Jem]] because [[spoiler:Boo]] would be lauded as a hero -- and the undue attention he would get would destroy his life. Scout quietly but forcefully agrees with the Sheriff, telling Atticus she thinks it would be like "killing a mockingbird." The little girl's growing up.
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* Atticus getting honored as the American Film Institute's #1 hero in film history. [[BeyondTheImpossible In comparison, the runner-ups were]] IndianaJones and JamesBond.

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* Atticus getting honored as the American Film Institute's #1 hero in film history. [[BeyondTheImpossible In comparison, the runner-ups were]] were IndianaJones and JamesBond.
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* Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a Moment of Awesome for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.

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* Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a Moment Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a Moment of Awesome for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.Awesome for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.
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* Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a [=CMoA=] for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.

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* Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a [=CMoA=] for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.*Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a Moment of Awesome for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.



** Similarly, Scout [[ShamingTheMob Shaming the Mob]] and saving Tom's life without even realizing what she's doing.

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** Similarly, Scout [[ShamingTheMob Shaming the Mob]] ShamingTheMob and saving Tom's life without even realizing what she's doing.
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* Scout gets another one at the end. Sheriff Tate tells Atticus they need to cover up [[spoiler: Boo Radley killing Bob Ewell in defense of Scout and Jem]] because [[spoiler:Boo]] would be lauded as a hero -- and the undue attention he would get would destroy his life. Scout quietly but forcefully agrees with the Sheriff, telling Atticus she thinks it would be like "killing a mockingbird." The little girl's growing up.

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* Scout gets another one at the end. Sheriff Tate tells Atticus they need to cover up [[spoiler: Boo Radley killing Bob Ewell in defense of Scout and Jem]] because [[spoiler:Boo]] would be lauded as a hero -- and the undue attention he would get would destroy his life. Scout quietly but forcefully agrees with the Sheriff, telling Atticus she thinks it would be like "killing a mockingbird." The little girl's growing up.up.
* Atticus getting honored as the American Film Institute's #1 hero in film history. [[BeyondTheImpossible In comparison, the runner-ups were]] IndianaJones and JamesBond.
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* Mrs Dubose; see IDieFree for the full quote and explanation.

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* Mrs Dubose; see IDieFree for the full quote and explanation.explanation.
* Scout gets another one at the end. Sheriff Tate tells Atticus they need to cover up [[spoiler: Boo Radley killing Bob Ewell in defense of Scout and Jem]] because [[spoiler:Boo]] would be lauded as a hero -- and the undue attention he would get would destroy his life. Scout quietly but forcefully agrees with the Sheriff, telling Atticus she thinks it would be like "killing a mockingbird." The little girl's growing up.
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* Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.

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* Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is. At least, it's a [=CMoA=] for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.

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*  Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.

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*  Atticus shooting the rabid dog.Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.



*** And the fact that the entire time, there was a sniper ready to defend Atticus and Tom at a moments' notice.

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*** And the fact that the entire time, there was a sniper ready to defend Atticus and Tom at a moments' notice.notice.
* Mrs Dubose; see IDieFree for the full quote and explanation.
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** Similarly, Scout [[ShamingTheMob Shaming the Mob]] and saving Tom's life without even realizing what she's doing.

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** Similarly, Scout [[ShamingTheMob Shaming the Mob]] and saving Tom's life without even realizing what she's doing.doing.
***And the fact that the entire time, there was a sniper ready to defend Atticus and Tom at a moments' notice.

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*  Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.

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*  Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.
* There's a murderous mob outside the jail ready to kill Tom Robinson, and Atticus tells them to keep their voices down because he's sleeping. They do; the entire confrontation is held in whispers.
** Similarly, Scout [[ShamingTheMob Shaming the Mob]] and saving Tom's life without even realizing what she's doing.
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**Really, anytime Atticus talks some sense into his kids, his sister, or the town is a Crowning Moment of Awesome.

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*  Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea 
  how good of a shot he is.

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*  Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea 
  how good of a shot he is.
 At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea how good of a shot he is.
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* Scout ShamingTheMob.

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* Scout ShamingTheMob.ShamingTheMob.
* Atticus shooting the rabid dog. At least, it's a CMoA for his kids, who had no idea 
  how good of a shot he is.
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* Boo Radley [[spoiler: giving Bob a taste of his own knife]].

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* Boo Radley [[spoiler: giving Bob a taste of his own knife]].knife]].
* Scout ShamingTheMob.

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