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To Kill A Mockingbird Character Analysis

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Though many people experience it, parenting can be one of the most difficult jobs a person can experience. There is no doubt that raising and supporting a family is difficult, and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, perfectly demonstrates a good example of what a parent should be. Atticus Finch raised Jem and Scout as a single father when their mother died, and had a unique parenting style different from everybody else’s, he treats his children like adults, and honestly answers any questions they have. While treating his kids with maturity, he still understands that Jem and Scout are still young, and may make childish mistakes. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee portrayed Atticus as a great father because of his honesty and fairness, he taught Jem and Scout valuable life lessons, and set a good example for his children.
Through honesty and fairness, Harper Lee was able to portray Atticus as a great father figure. Throughout the novel, Atticus is fair, does not hold grudges, and looks at situations from multiple angles. As Miss Maudie says, “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets,” showing that Atticus doesn’t have a side of him to hide, and is willing to do the right thing even when no one is around. One time when Atticus’ fairness is shown is when Scout informs Atticus that she doesn’t want to attend school anymore, and he replies, “If you’ll concede the necessity of going to school, we’ll go on reading every night just as we always have. Is

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