Atticus Finch Flaws

Some fathers drown in despair while others rise to the occasion. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus Finch can be depicted as both sinking and soaring. Although it is apparent that Atticus has flaws, he is overall an admirable father. He teaches Jem and Scout excellent morals, and trains them to grow up to be exceptional people. Society in the 1930’s shaped people and their beliefs dramatically. It altered the way they saw people for how they really were, such as their religion and their color. This is why Atticus Finch was such a different man. He didn't let society change the way he saw people and he taught these great morals to Jem and Scout. For example, when Scout said the word “nigger” Atticus replied with “Don’t say nigger Scout, that's common” (99 Lee). This miniscule quote by Atticus says so much about his character and just how well he is raising his children. Most adults in that community would have disregarded that word and said nothing about it because they as well use it, but Atticus is different, he has respect for the minority. His respect …show more content…
They will do this by saying he was never there for Jem and Scout, or how he never disciplined them enough when they got into trouble. Though these are very valid points, one must look at this from a different perspective. Atticus wasn't always there for Jem and Scout but that's because he was supporting for his family by going to work. He wanted Jem and Scout to have a decently lavish life, and not worry about money or whether they were poor, so of course he wasn't always present with Jem and Scout. Next one must look at the disciplinary issue. Atticus is definitely not the strictest parent out there, and some may say this is bad, but it's not. Atticus not being incredibly strict means Jem and Scout can mature on their own and make their own life decisions. This aids them to mature at a much faster rate, and helps them grow