Family is what holds us together, but there is always someone who holds the family together. Atticus from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and Darry from S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders have many commonalities that tie them together. They both have to be the man of the house and take charge and responsibility for their families actions. Both of them have to compensate for the loss of a parental figure. Also, they have to provide for them and keep food on the table every day. Though sometimes their methods may seem harsh or strict, they always have good intentions on their mind. Darry and Atticus both try to help family members in different ways, but always try and do what right.
Darry is always very overprotective of Ponyboy and Sodapop, …show more content…
Atticus is truly a word warrior in every sense of the phrase. He uses his words and intelligence for the good of his children and all of Maycomb, helping any citizen he can in the courtroom. He always tells Jem and Scout to always use their words, and never rely on their fists, “‘Just hold you head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anyone says to you, don’t let ‘em get your goat. Try fighting with your head for a change … it's a good one, even if it does resist learning.’” (Lee 76). In the courts and at home Atticus always uses his head before doing anything else, and he tries to impart this onto Scout. Atticus talks to Scout often about understanding things from another's point of view, at first she struggles with this concept, but eventually Atticus’ wisdom rubs off on her and makes her see things better. Atticus never stops amazing readers with the depth and knowledge that he brings to his everyday life raising the kids. As he has to defend Tom Robinson in court, Atticus never strays from his core beliefs about the justice system and the world in general. He never stops doing what is right, and that is what makes him such a captivating character throughout the novel. Taking care of a family takes many shapes and sizes, but Atticus and Darry keep to their core principles throughout their …show more content…
Doing what is right comes natural for Atticus, but for a Greaser like Darry, things aren’t as easy. Being the bigger person and stepping up for your family is not ever easy for anyone, but Darry has had the strength to handle it after all he has been through. Just like Atticus, Darry has had to deal with the sorrow, and stress of losing a loved one. This can weigh on a person for their whole life, but for a father figure, it can not. Neither of them can use the time or effort of letting the pain get to them. They have to be strong enough to work through it. Both of the adults know the importance of being smart enough to make good decisions, “Atticus told me to delete the adjectives and I’d have the facts.” (Lee 30). Being smart and not letting their emotions get to them is an integral part of being a leader, Darry and Atticus have those characteristics, which make them the most memorable characters to be told in a story. Darry is trying to keep his brother off the streets and in school, and that is what he believes to be right. No matter how hard it is, these recognizable characters always try and do what’s
Darry is always very overprotective of Ponyboy and Sodapop, …show more content…
Atticus is truly a word warrior in every sense of the phrase. He uses his words and intelligence for the good of his children and all of Maycomb, helping any citizen he can in the courtroom. He always tells Jem and Scout to always use their words, and never rely on their fists, “‘Just hold you head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anyone says to you, don’t let ‘em get your goat. Try fighting with your head for a change … it's a good one, even if it does resist learning.’” (Lee 76). In the courts and at home Atticus always uses his head before doing anything else, and he tries to impart this onto Scout. Atticus talks to Scout often about understanding things from another's point of view, at first she struggles with this concept, but eventually Atticus’ wisdom rubs off on her and makes her see things better. Atticus never stops amazing readers with the depth and knowledge that he brings to his everyday life raising the kids. As he has to defend Tom Robinson in court, Atticus never strays from his core beliefs about the justice system and the world in general. He never stops doing what is right, and that is what makes him such a captivating character throughout the novel. Taking care of a family takes many shapes and sizes, but Atticus and Darry keep to their core principles throughout their …show more content…
Doing what is right comes natural for Atticus, but for a Greaser like Darry, things aren’t as easy. Being the bigger person and stepping up for your family is not ever easy for anyone, but Darry has had the strength to handle it after all he has been through. Just like Atticus, Darry has had to deal with the sorrow, and stress of losing a loved one. This can weigh on a person for their whole life, but for a father figure, it can not. Neither of them can use the time or effort of letting the pain get to them. They have to be strong enough to work through it. Both of the adults know the importance of being smart enough to make good decisions, “Atticus told me to delete the adjectives and I’d have the facts.” (Lee 30). Being smart and not letting their emotions get to them is an integral part of being a leader, Darry and Atticus have those characteristics, which make them the most memorable characters to be told in a story. Darry is trying to keep his brother off the streets and in school, and that is what he believes to be right. No matter how hard it is, these recognizable characters always try and do what’s