Similarities And Differences Between Atticus And Bob Ewell

A potential flaw Atticus had as a parent was that he over trusted devious people and was perhaps a little careless and under cautious. The best example of this was when he allowed Jem and Scout to go to the Halloween party alone. Even though Atticus thought Bob Ewell was not a threat, he still should have attended the party with the children just to be safe or even send them with Aunt Alexandria. Even if Bob Ewell was not going to harm the children, there would still be a chance that Bob Ewell would show up and verbally harass the children, so it was rather careless on Atticus’ part to let the children go alone. After Bob Ewell attacked Jem and Scout, Atticus admitted to Heck Tate that he thought Bob Ewell’s threats were empty

For instance, even after Jem and Scout receives their first warning to quit playing the Radley Game, Atticus then discovers “ Jem [attaches] the note to the end of the fishing pole ” (Lee 63). This is important because in addition to the disrespect from Miss Caroline and Cecil Jacobs, Atticus’s own children choose not to obey his order. Regarding this, Atticus is similar to a mockingbird that loves to sing, but people would still want to hunt it down. To add on from being disrespected, after Mr. Ewell’s testimony, “ Bob Ewell [stops] Atticus on the post office corner, [spits] in his face, and [tells] him he’d get him if it took the rest of his life” (Lee 290). Clearly this illustrates that Bob Ewell is not very grateful with Atticus, a white lawyer, defending a black man. Because of this event, Atticus goes back to being dishonored once again, simply with him doing his job as a lawyer. Regardless of what Atticus’s infamous notoriety might take him, he can still be similar to a mockingbird because he does not intend to harm anyone yet all he receives are

When Atticus ran into Bob Ewell, Bob spit in his face and Atticus took it instead of beating him up because he doesn’t want Bob to take anger out on his kids, this shows how good and courageous Atticus is as a person. Atticus tries to educate his kids about the way they treat people that they don’t know. “You never Really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” pg 33. Atticus is the best character that doesn’t judge the way people act so he treats everyone the same and will stand up for

Atticus Finch is widely regarded as one of the most influential characters in modern literature. His pivotal role in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee exemplifies this influence and demonstrates his positive effect on his children, Jem and Scout. Throughout the novel, Atticus leads by example and provides lessons and teachings for his children to follow. His wisdom proves to be an instrumental part in the maturation and development of his children, and helps them to grow, learn, and adapt to the changing world around them. Atticus Finch teaches his children important lessons by forcing Jem read to Mrs. Dubose, remaining pacifistic, and defending Tom Robinson; therefore, he is a beneficial father and role model for his children.

Although deemed by most to be a good parent, Atticus’ lack of supervision affects his children Scout and Jem and even exposes them to danger. Atticus is not a perfect father. He has a full time job that restricts him from being around his kids for most of the day and also puts them in a dangerous position. When Atticus agreed to take on the ‘Tom Robinson case’ he knew full well that he was going to have a lot of tension with people, and even though he did the the right thing by defending an innocent man despite his colour, some may argue that he puts his beliefs before the welfare of his children. This puts the kids in danger because Atticus while losing the case still makes Bob Ewell embarrassed by being shown up like the way he was. This causes a hatred that provokes Bob to hurt Atticus in the deepest possible way, by attacking his children. It was Atticus’ call to decide that he would send Jem to the pageant instead of himself, and that was what ultimately gave Mr. Ewell his chance to get back at Atticus. This shows that Atticus is not the perfect father, if there is such a thing, but proves that even Atticus has flaws or faults to foresee

This family member feels ashamed because of Atticus’ choice. He is labeled in his family for doing his job, thus making him a mockingbird. Atticus was also attacked through his children. Bob Ewell attacked Atticus’ children to get back at Atticus for being a lawyer to protect a black man. “Heck, Atticus Finch. Someone’s been after my children” (Lee 263). This tells us that Bob is attacking Atticus’ children, from the anger he has for Atticus. Atticus did nothing to receive this pain, which proves he is an innocent man. As well is Atticus being a victim of unfair violence and judgment, Boo Radley is treated unfair in this same society.

Initially, Atticus Finch was compared to a mockingbird because it was a sin to mutilate him. Atticus Finch was a inclusive man, and Atticus always taught his children to treat people with regard. Atticus once said, "If you ever see a white man being rude to a colored man, it don't matter how rich he is. "It is wrong." Atticus also had some tough times; for example, he stood up for a colored man who was accused of rape and he took steps against prejudice behavior. Atticus also got verbally and physically abused for standing up, when he defended a colored man who was falsely accused of rape. Atticus worked hard on the case, He never gave up even though it harmed his reputation in the community. Bob Ewell felling Atticus made him look unwise and guilty in the situation. Bob Retaliated by threatening, and spitting in Atticus face. Atticus was a good sport and ended up making

Atticus can’t do anything, according to Jem Finch. In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus is feeble, nearly blind, and too old to play tackle football. Atticus differs from most fathers in Maycomb, he never plays poker or goes fishing, doesn’t drink or smoke, and likes to read alone. Although Atticus might seem quite boring compared to other fathers in Maycomb, he is considered one of the most extraordinary father and human being in modern day literature. In a time where racism and unjust biased plagued the United States and the minds of it’s citizens, Atticus sees through society 's opinions, and listens to his core values. It is this reason that Atticus is role model not only for society but his children as well. Atticus Finch 's wisdom and insightful mindset about empathy,courage and race has left a truly positive impact on Jem and Scout.

Although Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell have a few similarities, the main differences are found in the ways that they act. First, Atticus and Bob’s personalities are very different. For instance, Atticus explains his decision to defend Tom Robinson by saying, “…if I didn’t I couldn’t hold up my head in town, I couldn’t represent this county in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again” (pg. 100). On the contrary, Bob describes the location of the Robinson’s house as, “…in that n****r-nest, passed the house every day. Jedge, I’ve asked this country for fifteen years to clean out that nest down yonder, they’re dangerous to live around ‘sides devaluatin’ my property…” (pg.234). It is clear that Atticus has respect for the dignity of all men, regardless of

If you were a parent would you want the best for your kids? Would you want to teach them to search out for the true meaning of dignity and respect? This was the goal of one father, Atticus Finch. Being a nearly fifty-year-old man with extremely young children he wanted to share his wisdom and firsthand experiences with his children to shape them into a respectable young man and woman. Throughout his life, Atticus is taught many experiences himself about not judging someone, and to stand up for the helpless and defenseless. Some important morals that he carried through to teach his children in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird is to never judge someone by their social class or race, and to fight for the justice of all the people of Maycomb.

He created a case against Tom Robinson and tried and succeeded in getting him killed. He also beat his children in drunken rage of his poverty. This showed cowardice beyond belief. When it came for the trial he beat up Mayella and forced her to lie to the court (which was also cowardice on Mayella’s part to listen to her father). A man who tries to falsely convict another person just for his race was the most pathetic thing a human being can do. To top it all off Bob Ewell tries to kill two innocent little children, Scout and Jem, while being drunk instead of facing Atticus himself. “Don't like to contradict you, Mr. Finch--wasn't crazy, mean as hell. Low-down skunk with enough liquor in him to make him brave enough to kill children. He'd never have met you face to face.”(Lee 269). This quote spoken by the sheriff Heck Tate talks about how someone who is so low and shameless is willing to kill little kids to prove that he is stronger. From his cowardice Bob Ewell learned nothing but death. He ended up dying while due to his drunkenness. From a reader’s perspective, he deserved nothing better than

Atticus Finch is a model father created by Harper Lee in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird. He is an important figure in the Maycomb, Alabama Community. He raises his children, Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Jeremy Atticus Finch (Jem) with wide sets of morals, disciplines them, and is a true role model. Atticus allows his children to be individuals and does not try to change who they are. He teaches them fairness and equality among many different types of people in Maycomb. He is always teaching his children about how their actions may affect others, then, as a result, devices punishments to teach Scout and Jem valued life lessons. In many situations, Atticus can chastise his children, but he allows them mature and notice their own mistakes

At the same time, he conveys the role of an equitable father by telling Jem that their family is so much more fortunate and prospecting than Bob Ewell and his family will ever be. He exerts a sense of incompatible or clashing views--he indicates that he feels pity for Bob Ewell and his daughter while telling Jem that feeling frightened of Bob Ewell is not justified since the Ewells are so dysfunctional and classless in the eyes of Maycomb’s people. By depicting Atticus as a father of wisdom and understanding, Harper Lee asserts her vision or likeness of a hero in a time of prejudice.

While many may view a family as a mother and a father raising a few children, Atticus Finch proves that a family doesn’t have to fit the mold to flourish. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus raises his two children, Jem and Scout, after his wife passed away. Just because Atticus isn’t married, doesn't mean he isn’t able to provide for his children physically, emotionally, and mentally. Miss Maudie comments on his parenting by saying, “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets” (Lee 61). Atticus is a good parent for his children because he is able to set an example without remarrying. Scout and Jem learn to be honest, kind, and respectful to everyone from Atticus. Scout, the novel’s narrator, doesn’t feel any sense of emptiness by not having a mother to raise her. The Finch’s may not be a traditional family, but Atticus’s parenting shows that they are able to be successful and happy.

The relationships established by Atticus Finch with his children, the Ewells, and the rest of the town, including the black community, are a large reason why he is known as the moral center, and why it seems all immoral conflict revolves around him. The reader sees it play out in the plainest terms with his children. He is their father, and they respect him as such, but their respect for him surpasses their paternal relationship with him, demonstrated by how they refer to him as Atticus instead of “Father”. We see him teach Scout how to read, and the amount of time he spends with his children, even though the majority of the novel takes place during an important court case in his career. Along the way, he teaches them lessons, like how it’s