In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is depicted as a character who has a strong view of how he sees the world. However as a parent, there is no one specific way to classify him. His children do not yet realize that his indistinct lessons will get them through their adulthood initiation. The parent shapes their child’s future, because they parent based on maturation.
The adult must know if their child is mature enough to take action in an unfamiliar situation. This illustrates Scout seeing her father with the Lynch mob. “Hey Atticus! I thought he would have a fine surprise, but his face killed my joy. ” (172). Scout, an innocent girl, realizes that the scene happening in front of the jail does not look moral by any means. “Hey Atticus!” Declared Scout, getting the attention of her father. Knowing that his children crave his attention, he knew that he could not abandon her, especially in a dangerous place. Scout in her innocence, is not modest. The novel proves this by displaying Scout thinking that Atticus would have a fine surprise, and expressing that she considers herself to be a help. Lee is showing the proper responsibilities of a father, and how Atticus …show more content…
One very important theme that progressively develops is the idea of parenting. The novel showcases both acceptable and inacceptable approaches in what qualifies someone as a favorable parent in Maycomb. Atticus Finch teaches his children many lessons throughout the course of the novel, although he does not show it in a garish way. Maturation plays a large role in several styles of parenting. It is important for the parent to understand their child’s level of maturity in order to create learning experiences. Atticus presents many lectures because he understands the maturation of both of his children. Even from these indistinct lessons, his children will soon come to realize how he has shaped their
The adult must know if their child is mature enough to take action in an unfamiliar situation. This illustrates Scout seeing her father with the Lynch mob. “Hey Atticus! I thought he would have a fine surprise, but his face killed my joy. ” (172). Scout, an innocent girl, realizes that the scene happening in front of the jail does not look moral by any means. “Hey Atticus!” Declared Scout, getting the attention of her father. Knowing that his children crave his attention, he knew that he could not abandon her, especially in a dangerous place. Scout in her innocence, is not modest. The novel proves this by displaying Scout thinking that Atticus would have a fine surprise, and expressing that she considers herself to be a help. Lee is showing the proper responsibilities of a father, and how Atticus …show more content…
One very important theme that progressively develops is the idea of parenting. The novel showcases both acceptable and inacceptable approaches in what qualifies someone as a favorable parent in Maycomb. Atticus Finch teaches his children many lessons throughout the course of the novel, although he does not show it in a garish way. Maturation plays a large role in several styles of parenting. It is important for the parent to understand their child’s level of maturity in order to create learning experiences. Atticus presents many lectures because he understands the maturation of both of his children. Even from these indistinct lessons, his children will soon come to realize how he has shaped their