In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Scout Finch, the protagonist, learns about racism, injustice, and empathy in this coming-of-age story. As an impressionable child, the actions and words of those around her have an influence on her. Scout’s father, Atticus Finch, makes decisions that largely influence the people and events around him. Although he makes some questionable decisions, he cares about his children and does a commendable job at parenting.
Atticus teaches his two children about racism and injustice throughout the story, and he helps Scout and Jem differentiate from right and wrong in numerous ways. He hires a black cook named Calpurnia, and treats her as an equal, where in almost any other household at the time she would’ve been accosted with racial slurs and disrespect. Atticus Finch is also compelled to …show more content…
An argument can be made that by defending Tom Robinson, Atticus endangered his family; however, the trial helped cement in the children that the idea of racism is wrong. They may also argue that regarding his gun skills, hiding the truth from Jem and Scout was the wrong decision. I would counter that position by saying that Atticus meant to protect his children by not having that part of his life glorified. As Atticus was not proud of that part of his life, it is his decision to make.
Atticus cares for his children, which shows in his actions and words. He shows concern for his kids, proven by his attitude after Jem was injured: “___” Additionally, he protects them at the trial when he orders them home: “_”. For these reasons, along with all of the advice and lessons he provides, it is safe to say that his actions are made in the best interest of his children.
To conclude, Atticus Finch acts first thinking not of himself, but of others. This shows in the tough decisions he has to make throughout the story. He sets a good example for his children, and his children act
Atticus teaches his two children about racism and injustice throughout the story, and he helps Scout and Jem differentiate from right and wrong in numerous ways. He hires a black cook named Calpurnia, and treats her as an equal, where in almost any other household at the time she would’ve been accosted with racial slurs and disrespect. Atticus Finch is also compelled to …show more content…
An argument can be made that by defending Tom Robinson, Atticus endangered his family; however, the trial helped cement in the children that the idea of racism is wrong. They may also argue that regarding his gun skills, hiding the truth from Jem and Scout was the wrong decision. I would counter that position by saying that Atticus meant to protect his children by not having that part of his life glorified. As Atticus was not proud of that part of his life, it is his decision to make.
Atticus cares for his children, which shows in his actions and words. He shows concern for his kids, proven by his attitude after Jem was injured: “___” Additionally, he protects them at the trial when he orders them home: “_”. For these reasons, along with all of the advice and lessons he provides, it is safe to say that his actions are made in the best interest of his children.
To conclude, Atticus Finch acts first thinking not of himself, but of others. This shows in the tough decisions he has to make throughout the story. He sets a good example for his children, and his children act