In To kill a Mockingbird Atticus is extremely authoritative, wise, and experienced. This is shown in his actions throughout the story. For example, he disciplines the children and teaches Scout to read and write at a young age. When he disciplines the Jem and Scout, they listen and take him seriously. Additionally, it takes a very intelligent and experienced person to teach a very young person to both read and write years before it is taught in school. He also gives good advice to scout. The advice he gives have deep meanings and are often put in the forms of metaphors. For example while the kids are playing with their air guns, Atticus gives advice to not only this situation, but also to life: “It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (pg. 119).
