Atticus Finch Good Father

Compassionate and bounteous, disciplinary but fair, there is no doubt that Atticus Finch is an excellent, if not almost perfect, father to Scout and Jem. Atticus is an honorable and courteous Southern gentleman, the ideal citizen, and an all in all phenomenal human being. As a widower, Atticus is forced to take on the role of a single father. He, with the help of Calpurnia, does his utmost to raise his children to the best of his ability. It was once said that “a father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” Through Atticus’ unconditional love that he holds for his children, he treats them with a great deal of respect, encourages independence, and above all, teaches them about the importance of ethical responsibility. In To Kill a Mockingbird, it is shown that “Atticus Finch is the same in his house as he is on the public streets.” (61). Atticus regards everyone equally, …show more content…
He respects his children, encourages individuality, and strives to teach them about having good moral senses. It is interesting how Harper Lee so obviously paints a vivid picture of the contrast between the characters of Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell. Bob Ewell is proven to be an egregious man, and an even more atrocious father. He abuses his children, takes on little to no responsibility as a parent, and is a downright inimical human being. On the other hand, Atticus is an excellent example of an admirable father, and is the perfect role model for aspiring parents. From reading this novel and by analysing Atticus’ methods of parenting, one could learn to be a better parent and person in the eyes of society, and above all, in the eyes of his or her children. It comes to no surprise that Atticus Finch has been named “the top movie dad we’d use to build the perfect father” and is a role model to people all over the