Atticus, The Exceptional Father

When people think of heroes, they will likely think of Superman, Spiderman, or the Hulk, but Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, has created a new hero. His name is Atticus Finch. Scout, Atticus’s daughter, says, “Our father didn’t do anything. He worked in an office, not a drug store. Atticus did not drive a dump truck for the county, he was not the sheriff, he did not farm, work in a garage, or do anything that could possibly arouse the admiration of anyone” (Lee 118). Although Scout does not consider her father to be neither youthful nor energetic, he does what all heroes do- he protects the innocent. The main theme of To Kill a Mockingbird is destroyed and preserved innocence, and without Atticus protecting the innocent, all innocence would be destroyed. Atticus embodies the theme of To Kill a Mockingbird and shows heroism by setting a good example for the children and the townspeople, giving insightful advice to his children, and protecting an innocent African American man before the civil rights era had even begun.

Today’s society is damaged with the results of people doing terrible things to each other. Peoples actions can make or break lives.The novel To Kill A Mockingbird, is about a little girl, her Brother, their Dad, and the negro they all fight to defend. The main character scout and her older brother Jem, get into all sorts of dilemmas in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama. As they learn new valuable lessons about life, they also pick up that the small town they grow up in is not as clean and safe as it seems. The father, Atticus Finch is a kind hearted soul who was given the case of Tom Robinson, a negro accused of Raping a white woman. As soon as Atticus was given the case he aimed to defend Tom but a faulty jury made sure it did not happen.To

Atticus Finch is the father of Scout and Jem in the book To Kill a Mockingbird. He has a unique parenting style because his wife died when Scout was very young. Atticus treats his kids like adults and answers their questions truthfully. He doesn't only do it with the kids, but with all the people of Maycomb. He also defends his parenting style when others disagree. Atticus also believes in the justice system. He takes the Tom Robinson case, thinking that he will lose against Bob Ewell. Even though the whole town of Maycomb has the “common disease”, Atticus tries to keep himself and his kids out of it, because he believes that it is wrong. Even though Atticus’

Lee’s characterization of Atticus Finch as just and moral displays that considering events from another’s point of view can help people understand others’ prejudice, and negative actions. When Atticus’ daughter, Scout, is six years old, she attends school for the first time. Scout confides to her father about her first day of school during which she became upset. As any parent would, her father gave her some advice, “‘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” (Lee

It is rare to find a courageous and sympathetic person who is willing to stand against social injustice. In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus represents this rare hero. He is a lawyer and a single parent to his kids Jem and Scout. He understands that society should not be black and white and helps those who are mistreated. Not only does Atticus demonstrate acts of courage and empathy, he is also an excellent role model to his children. Atticus represents the qualities of a true hero by exposing injustice, and through courageous and sympathetic activities, teaching his children moral values.

Atticus is a wise father and helps his children accept people no matter how they look or act. This is evident when he says “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” (Lee 33). Throughout the novel, Jem and Scout mature at different paces. Atticus guides his children as they begin to grow and mature. “It ain’t right, Atticus,” said Jem.” “No son, It’s not right.” (Lee 243). When Atticus lost the case, Jem expressed how he felt. He had tears on his face. Here was a turning point for Jem because he was old enough to understand the case. Atticus comforted him and agreed it was not right. Atticus shows affection towards his children when they saved him from trouble with “the mob”. “As they passed under a streetlight, Atticus reached out and massaged Jem’s hair, his one gesture of affection.” (Lee 176). At first, Atticus may have been frustrated with his children being at the office. Then, their innocence saved him. Atticus has many characteristics and is a loving father. Atticus displays a valuable lesson about equality and fairness for his children.

Since Atticus takes the case, he is demonstrating many things for his children, Jem and Scout. Atticus seems to be consistently finding ways to show his children what is correct in doing. He admits that the major reason for defending Tom Robinson is that he would feel guilty that he would not have undertaken the case and would likely rue the fact that wouldn’t have done what is best, which all lawyers’ job is to do just that, making it be completely hypocritical, and he would feel that he could not upbraid Scout and Jem for doing anything if he did not tackle the case. “The main one is, if I didn’t I couldn’t hold my head up in town, I couldn’t represent this county in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again” (Lee 100). This displays Atticus’s concern for doing the right thing and teaching Jem and Scout what is proper, even in instances where it is the most difficult thing to do. One common and essential instance of Atticus related to throughout the novel is when he instructs his youngsters not to harm anything in any way when innocent. “Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (Lee 119). While examining this quote, it is quite clear that like with the case, Atticus educates Scout and Jem in that he places an instance in which he does not punish innocence, he is striving to protect Tom Robinson in

“I’d rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard but I know you’ll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want if you can hit em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” In Harper Lee’s, To KiIl A Mockingbird, a family of three living in a town called Maycomb surpass the challenges that come, when your father is the only one that believes in equality for all in a town filled with racism, and injustice. This father’s name is Atticus Finch. He believes everyone deserves equality no matter wha. Through many challenges that Atticus faces he shows continuously that he is a good father. Let’s take a look.

Other parents may have just punished Jem or let him get away with it. However, Atticus uses the opportunity to teach Jem an important life lesson, a life lesson that Jem will be able to use later in life when he is confused or lost. Atticus doesn’t just tell his children what to believe he gives them understanding of concepts that they will be able to build on later in life. This is much more effective because the children don’t learn a lesson and forget it. They learn a lesson and build on it and they do build on his lesson of courage later on in the book when they discover Atticus’s courage in standing up for Tom Robinson.

Readers see this in the novel, when Jem cuts down Mrs. Dubose’s camellias, because he became upset. However, unlike a permissive parent, Atticus makes Jem compensate for his wrong-doings. Readers can see this in Jem, and Atticus’ conversation, when they say, “‘Yes sir. She wants me to come every afternoon after school and Saturdays and read to her out loud for two hours. Atticus, do I have to?’

In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus Finch is described by his children “Jem and I found our father satisfactory: he played with us, read to us and treated us with courteous detachment” (6). At the start of the book Atticus is not thought of as the best parent. People disapprove of how he raises his children. His children think he is old but, through Tom Robinson’s trial they grow to respect him.

The American novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a reforming book that teaches new generations the negative effects of racism and prejudice. The story takes place in Maycomb, Alabama where racism is common in almost every household, so when a sensitive rape case is brought to court between a respectable black man named Tom Robinson and a low maintenance white family, it is up to Atticus Finch to get justice for Tom Robinson. In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the power of education is strongly demonstrated through Scout Finch, the story's narrator and the daughter of Atticus. Scout is used to portray how education can change and mature a person and save oneself from racism, prejudice, and hatred.

Atticus is a great parent. He does many things that make him a great parent such as, being respectful, giving great advice, and he is very caring. To begin with, Atticus does not expect the respect of his children but earns it, this is shown many times, but the best example is when he tells Scout “We’ll go on reading as we always have.” (pg.41) he is showing he respects Scout because he believes she is smart enough to read and agrees more with Scout than her teacher. Secondly, he gives them great advice, when Scout is upset about her teacher telling her not to read, Atticus tells her that she will get along with people better if she can climb into their skin and walk around in it. He makes her understand what is happening in her life and resolves her issue. Lastly, Atticus is very caring.

In the story, Atticus is portrayed as a very kind and a good father. He has every quality that a father should have. He is very devoted and gives comport and care. His parenting and rising of his children is very unique. Scout and Jem simply call him Atticus not “father”, he brings his children to the same level as he is. Atticus also acts as a teacher because they learn some important life lessons. He says his children: never judge people until you consider the things from his/her point of view. Also, he never argues with them or he does not react on situations immediately instead, he leaves children to learn from their own mistakes. He teaches them a valuable lesson on morality while defending Tom Robinson. The justice is not to lock up a

The sentimental and thought-provoking story begins by establishing the nucleus of the film, the Finch Family, lead by the father Atticus Finch, who is the quintessential father, strong, honest, intuitive, and spoke with wisdom; whose character was consistently imparted to his children through small teachings on life as it unfolds. One such example shows Atticus hugging Scout as they swing back and forth on the front porch, He tells her, "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." In another scene after being teased at school for her father defending a Negro, Scout questions her father as to why he chose to take the case. He states that if he didn't he would be unable to "hold his head up high", or even tell his children what to do anymore. Given the standard of that day, Atticus was risking his reputation and even the safety of his children by defending a black man. These phenomenal displays of impeccable character are so rare that it causes the credibility of the role to come into question; Atticus, at times seems too stoic to be