A child’s behavior and ability to understand one another, reflects the lessons instilled on them by a role model. Atticus Finch, from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, seeks to convey and instill crucial life lessons to his young children, Jem and Scout Finch, multiple times throughout the book. Being the intelligent and modest lawyer that he is, Atticus is looked upon as a respected role model in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama; where there are quite a few differences among the population. Whether it be race or social class that sparks disputes between the narrow minded inhabitants of Maycomb, Atticus continuously treats every individual, fairly and respectfully, while trying to advise his children to do the same. His children had the
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Scout often remembers her father’s mindful and insightful words when finding herself in times of confusion or struggle. Scout, being the young girl that she is, listened carefully while her father illustrates, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-- until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” after Scout misinterprets Miss Caroline’s reasoning behind her not wanting Atticus to teach Scout (Lee 39). Atticus, disregards Miss Caroline’s insult; showing his modesty and ill will to do what is right. Scout learns the true meaning of this lesson as she walks Boo home and explains,”Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough” after Boo ignores his desire to stay inside and risks his life to save Scout and Jem (Lee 374). Scout, Dill and Jem has spent three years trying to force this person that was thought to be a horrific lethal creature, to come out. When in reality, Arthur Radley was just an introverted individual that was misunderstood. Although her young age, Scout was able to use Atticus’s guidance to her advantage and finally assume closure from her urge to make Boo come …show more content…
One especially challenging for Jem is the interaction between him and her and her eventual death. Despite Jem’s struggle to understand Mrs. Dubose and why Atticus continues to show her immense respect. It is only until Mrs. Dubose passes away, when Atticus finally illustrates the true meaning behind Jem and Scouts reading to the seemingly evil woman each and everyday. Mr. Finch conveys with great admiration that despite her different opinions, it was still worth Jem and Scout’s time. Atticus reveals with dear respect, “It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do. Mrs. Dubose won… She was the bravest person I ever knew” the children were unaware that Mrs. was gradually easing off her medication so she could die free from restraints (Lee 149). Jem and his sister grasped this information and found it applied to the Tom Robinson case and their father’s upstanding character.
Atticus Finch, being the most wisdomous and courteous man in Maycomb county, proposes chief lessons to his youthful children. He illustrates and instills lessons of understanding, courage, setting pride aside and turning the other cheek. They all makeup the qualities necessary to be a person worth of respect and show how one can reflect attributes of a magnificent teacher. Scout and Jem found they could obtain
Scout often remembers her father’s mindful and insightful words when finding herself in times of confusion or struggle. Scout, being the young girl that she is, listened carefully while her father illustrates, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-- until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” after Scout misinterprets Miss Caroline’s reasoning behind her not wanting Atticus to teach Scout (Lee 39). Atticus, disregards Miss Caroline’s insult; showing his modesty and ill will to do what is right. Scout learns the true meaning of this lesson as she walks Boo home and explains,”Atticus was right. One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough” after Boo ignores his desire to stay inside and risks his life to save Scout and Jem (Lee 374). Scout, Dill and Jem has spent three years trying to force this person that was thought to be a horrific lethal creature, to come out. When in reality, Arthur Radley was just an introverted individual that was misunderstood. Although her young age, Scout was able to use Atticus’s guidance to her advantage and finally assume closure from her urge to make Boo come …show more content…
One especially challenging for Jem is the interaction between him and her and her eventual death. Despite Jem’s struggle to understand Mrs. Dubose and why Atticus continues to show her immense respect. It is only until Mrs. Dubose passes away, when Atticus finally illustrates the true meaning behind Jem and Scouts reading to the seemingly evil woman each and everyday. Mr. Finch conveys with great admiration that despite her different opinions, it was still worth Jem and Scout’s time. Atticus reveals with dear respect, “It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do. Mrs. Dubose won… She was the bravest person I ever knew” the children were unaware that Mrs. was gradually easing off her medication so she could die free from restraints (Lee 149). Jem and his sister grasped this information and found it applied to the Tom Robinson case and their father’s upstanding character.
Atticus Finch, being the most wisdomous and courteous man in Maycomb county, proposes chief lessons to his youthful children. He illustrates and instills lessons of understanding, courage, setting pride aside and turning the other cheek. They all makeup the qualities necessary to be a person worth of respect and show how one can reflect attributes of a magnificent teacher. Scout and Jem found they could obtain