A great father embodies the role of a positive mentor in his children’s lives by teaching them applicable life lessons that they will use in the future and that will help them grow as self-reliant individuals. In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Maycomb is a racist county full of prejudice. Atticus Finch, a white lawyer who got the courage to defend a black man, Tom Robinson. In which Tom Robinson was accused for raping a young woman. Atticus reveals a few characteristics. As the novel progresses, Atticus presents himself as an understanding, wise and compassionate man. By using these qualities. Atticus builds a strong and equal relationship with his kids, influences them to be better people, and symbolizes what a father should
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If you can hit'em, but remember, it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (90). Moreover, this involves innocence of the mockingbirds. It is a sin to harm and kill things that simply do not do anything. In the middle of the novel, Atticus shows that he was being kind to Mrs. Dubose even though she called him a “nigger-lover” and criticises his children. When they walk pass by Mrs. Dubose's door, Atticus tells her, “Good evening, Mrs. Dubose! You look like a picture this evening!” (100). He does this on purpose to let Jem and Scout know that even someone is rude to you, you can still be nice to them. As Atticus is finishing his speech at Tom’s trial, he claims, "... come to a decision and restore this defendant to his family. In the name of God, do your duty... In the name of God, believe him" (205-206). That is to say, Atticus had two goals to accomplish. To prove that Tom Robinson is innocent. The second goal was for to request the jury to investigate this case without passion. Atticus bids on the honesty of the jurymen and prays that they will be logical. Because of such racism goes around the county, Atticus tries his best to love one another individually. To wrap up, Atticus uses his compassion throughout the
If you can hit'em, but remember, it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird” (90). Moreover, this involves innocence of the mockingbirds. It is a sin to harm and kill things that simply do not do anything. In the middle of the novel, Atticus shows that he was being kind to Mrs. Dubose even though she called him a “nigger-lover” and criticises his children. When they walk pass by Mrs. Dubose's door, Atticus tells her, “Good evening, Mrs. Dubose! You look like a picture this evening!” (100). He does this on purpose to let Jem and Scout know that even someone is rude to you, you can still be nice to them. As Atticus is finishing his speech at Tom’s trial, he claims, "... come to a decision and restore this defendant to his family. In the name of God, do your duty... In the name of God, believe him" (205-206). That is to say, Atticus had two goals to accomplish. To prove that Tom Robinson is innocent. The second goal was for to request the jury to investigate this case without passion. Atticus bids on the honesty of the jurymen and prays that they will be logical. Because of such racism goes around the county, Atticus tries his best to love one another individually. To wrap up, Atticus uses his compassion throughout the