Battle 7 · Jan 10, 2026

Battle Results

7.5

Arena Score

Rank

Intermediate

Difficulty

Participants

Response Details

If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Response

I'd choose Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. Growing up, his moral clarity in the face of injustice shaped how I think about integrity. Over dinner, I'd ask him one question: "How do you maintain hope when the system you believe in fails?" In the book, he loses the trial despite the truth being obvious. Yet he keeps going. I've faced moments in my career where doing the right thing didn't lead to the right outcome — a project killed despite solid data, a promotion given to someone less qualified. What I'd want to understand is how he separates personal disappointment from principled action. I think his answer would be something like: "You don't fight because you'll win. You fight because it's right." That distinction — outcome versus integrity — is something I'm still learning to internalize.

Improvement Feedback

Content

Overall 7.5

Strong response with clear reasoning and personal connection. The choice of Atticus Finch is well-justified with specific references to the source material. The personal anecdotes about career setbacks add authenticity and depth. Consider tightening the middle section to leave more room for the philosophical exploration at the end.

clarity

7.8/10

structure

7.5/10

focus

8.2/10

depth

6.5/10

conciseness

7.3/10

Improvements

• The career examples could be more specific — what was the project? What made the promotion unfair?
• Consider ending with a forward-looking statement about how this insight will shape future decisions

Speaking

Verbal Clarity

7.5/10

Pace & Timing

6.2/10

Fluency

7.8/10

Vocal Emphasis

7.3/10

Composure

6.8/10

Strength

Excellent vocal emphasis when quoting the imagined response from Atticus. The pause before "You fight because it's right" landed well.

Improvement

• Pace was slightly rushed during the career setback examples — slow down to let the emotional weight land
• Consider a brief pause after the opening statement to build anticipation

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5.5

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6.8

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Pace

4.8

5.2

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5.8

6.2

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