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Resilience – Atticus Finch’s Quiet Strength | ACT Vocabulary Word in Context | Premier Writing Lab
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We explore the concept of resilience through Atticus Finch's character in To Kill a Mockingbird, examining how true moral courage means standing by your principles even when facing criticism, isolation, and loss.
• Resilient (adjective): recovering quickly from difficulties; able to withstand adversity
• Synonyms include strong, tough, flexible, persistent, unbreakable
• Antonyms include fragile, weak, defeated, vulnerable, brittle
• Atticus Finch embodies resilience by defending Tom Robinson despite knowing the personal cost
• Real courage isn't loud but steady—showing up when others walk away
• True resilience means maintaining your values even when facing adversity
• Four contextual examples demonstrate how to use "resilient" in various situations
• Moral courage involves doing what's right, not what's easy
Write a short reflection on a moment in To Kill a Mockingbird when a character shows resilience. Use the word "resilient" in your paragraph and explain what gave that character their strength.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Resilience (00:00:00)
2. Defining Resilient (00:01:21)
3. Atticus Finch's Moral Courage (00:02:15)
4. Examples of Using Resilient (00:03:43)
5. Word Lab Challenge and Closing (00:05:16)
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