Atticus Qualities In To Kill A Mockingbird

Along the story To Kill a Mockingbird we can see the characterization of Atticus Finch, a lawyer, a father and a man that stands up for what is right. In a town where people were lead by racism and discrimination, Atticus fights against it to produce a fair environment for his children. As the book goes on we see many characteristics of Atticus that we can easily compare to the ones presented by Jesus on his time on the world. As well as Jesus, Atticus went against faulty beliefs of people thinking that they are better than others, he showed love and patience to people who didn’t deserve it and defended what is true.

Atticus as a lot of respect for everyone and this became evident when he went to the Robinson’s house to inform Helen of the death of Tom. On page 321 it says, “A little girl came to the cabin door and stood looking at Atticus. Dill said her hair was a wad of tiny stiff pigtails, each ending in a bright bow. She grinned from ear to ear and walked toward our father, but she was too small to navigate the steps. Dill said Atticus went to her, took off his hat, and offered her his finger. She grabbed it and he eased her down the steps. Then he gave her to Calpurnia.” This quote portrays Atticus as warm, friendly character that has a degree of courtesy to everyone no matter how big or small, black or white, how old or how young. Likewise, on Scout’s

Respect, the feeling of deep admiration for someone elicited from their abilities, is fought for throughout the world, from schools, to businesses, to governmental parties. Everyone strives so much for this attribute because from a very young age, parents teach their children that they should obtain dignity and respect. Yet, how does someone gain respect? In order to acquire respect, an individual must develop traits that are profitable and admirable. Developing these qualities, such as patience, kindness, sympathy, and responsibility, can turn into an onerous job. However, Atticus, a character from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, displays a variety of very profitable traits. Although many examples exist concerning Atticus’s virtuous character, three stand out above all others. These features, modesty, foresight, and bravery, are clearly presented in his character.

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (New American Bible Colossians 3:12). In the story, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus was chosen to defend a black man named Tom Robinson. As stated above, God has told all of us to be compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, and patient. In the story, Atticus took on the challenge of being compassionate in his life. Atticus showed compassion because he stood up for Tom Robinson, he did not fight back against anyone who disagreed with him, and he comforted his children during the hard times.

John 13: 15 says “For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.” This verse clearly reveals that Christ has set the greatest example of what a life should look like. The many characteristics that Jesus exhibited while on earth should show in the life of any man or woman’s claiming to be a christian. Continually seen as a sort of God figure, Atticus Finch demonstrates strong character throughout To Kill a Mocking Bird. While he portrayal of Atticus’s perfection throughout the book may seem humanly impossible, but realizing that the characteristics he exhibits are Christ-like can greatly improve one’s understanding of living like Jesus Christ. Atticus Finch shows self-control and respect, forgiveness, and humbleness, all of which reflect the life of Christ.

One of the most common lessons we hear is to love one another, and despite being filled with slurs and hate towards Atticus and his children, To Kill a Mockingbird repeats that lesson continually. While engulfed in a very controversial trial, Scout watches as Atticus is attacked and rather than retaliating, she sees him reach out and show compassion. Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird, one sees the great things that can come from treating others with dignity.

Introduction To Kill a Mocking bird describes the life of a family living in the 1930’s. The father, Atticus, is a lawyer and a widower. His two children, Scout and Jem along with their neighbor Dill, explore the territory of the Radley’s. When dill arrives they share the local story of Boo Radley, a social outcast who was said to have tried to kill his father and was locked in the courthouse basement. When he returned he was said to only go outside during the night; causing kids to avoid the house at all costs.

Such as when Atticus tells Scout, “ If you learn a simple trick Scout you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks...you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (pg 39). In short, he is trying to tell her to not judge anyone. For example, when Mrs. Dubose had died, Atticus found another way to teach his kids a valuable lesson. To further illustrate, Atticus tells the kids, “I wanted you to see something about her...I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand...it’s when you know you’re licked before you being but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” (pg 149). This was yet another way Atticus tries to set a good example to his children of how to act in the face of trouble and hard

In to Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee demonstrates a series of characterization traits through a character name Atticus. Atticus is the main focus in the novel as he goes through problems and how he deals with the problems. The setting takes place in Maycomb Alabama where there racism. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the character of Atticus Finch represents Lee’s idea of special justice by demonstrating generosity, compassion and mercy as he responds to conflict.

To kill a mockingbird is a book about teaching, Atticus was a good example for a teacher.He was the father of jem and Scout, Jem and Scout learned a lot of life lesson with him one of them is about respect. Atticus respect all kind of people but the Ewells, when Walter Cunningham came over to their house for dinner Atticus offered Walter syrup to pour it all over his food which was not normal to do.

Atticus tells this to Scout after she has a bad day at school. He wants Scout to put herself in the teacher’s situation. Atticus wants Scout to be understanding, graceful and compassionate towards everyone, and she can start with this teacher. The teacher is new to Maycomb and it is probably difficult for her to be in a new place and to pick up on the ways of Maycomb County so quickly. She also symbolizes the overall mindset of Maycomb, in a way. Her stubborn persistence to stick to her curriculum and to stop the new ways of thinking and learning that Atticus is sharing with Scout could symbolize the way Maycomb thinks. Maycomb is very stuck in the ways of its past, and doesn’t easily accept the changes that are coming.

In the book to kill a mockingbird Atticus seams like a boring old man to his kids scout and jem. He's appears to be a typical lawyer. He reads a lot and does his job. But there is a side of him his kids haven't seen yet.

Atticus shows many great traits throughout the book that makes him a great father and a great influence. One of these is humbleness. On many occasions, Atticus almost lowers his achievements and never brags. He sets a great example for his children, teaching them not to be proud and boastful, but to be humble and grateful. This is very apparent during the scene where Atticus shoots the mad dog. “‘If your father's anything, he’s civilized in his heart. Marksmanship’s a gift from God, a talent – oh, you have to practice to make it perfect, but shootin’s different from playing the piano or the like. I think maybe he put his gun down when he realized that God had given him an unfair advantage over most living things’” (Lee 130). He kept his best

Atticus mentioned that he wants Scout and Jem to be raised without bitterness and with the usual maycomb disease. Atticus raised his kids without stereotypes, and racism fogging up their way of perceiving people. Most white people won't be happy about spending time with a colored woman and Scout is more than happy to hang out with her when Jem wants to be left alone and in church. Sout doesn't see things like racism to Calpurnia. Scout even thought about saying that Calpurnia was a lady as well when their Aunt said she needed to learn how to be a lady. Scout also doesn't realize the family may have financial troubles as she had to ask Atticus about it. Her aunt on the other hand is racist as shown with the family reunion and how their own kin

I would choose to be Atticus because he is a very inspiring character in the novel. Not only was he an exemplary father to Jem and Scout but also very wise. He did not let the fact that his wife was death hinder his relationship with his kids, but instead used the situation to closely bond with his kids. I admire the fact that he not only preserved the love for his wife, but also took care of his kids with love and compassion.