Teaching children how to set the table or make the bed can be a daunting task; however, it is more challenging to teach your children how to live. Atticus Finch is a man who not only teaches his children how to complete simple tasks but also has no trouble teaching them how to establish right from wrong. In the novel, To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is a father of two adventurous and curious children. Throughout the novel, he teaches his children many valuable lessons and demonstrates courage, no matter what the situation is. Overall, Atticus Finch is a brave father who wants to protect his children and teach them valuable life lessons. Atticus proves multiple times that he is a brave man who wants to shelter his kids
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Atticus and Jack's conversation tells the readers that Atticus is scared about his upcoming case, but he is trying to be optimistic about it. Most importantly, it reveals that Atticus wants to protect his children and teach them that "Maycomb's usual disease," or racism, is something he wants to avoid (117). Additionally, Atticus exhibits his courage when his neighbor, Mrs. Dubose, starts taunting him for defending a n*****. This angers his children, Jem and Scout. They start yelling and screaming at Mrs. Dubose. Instead of joining his children and yelling at his neighbor, he decides to ignore the rude comments that Mrs. Dubose is saying and tell Jem, "'You just hold your head high and be a gentleman. Whatever she says to you, it's your job not to let her make you mad'" (133). When Atticus says this, he is showing his children that sometimes you just have to let it go and not let it bother you. In addition, Atticus is showing his braver side since …show more content…
For example, when Scout is upset about her teacher, Ms. Caroline, not wanting Scout to read at home with her father since according to Ms. Caroline, "'It's best to begin reading with a fresh mind'" (23) and not have any prior knowledge, Atticus replies, "'If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. 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'" (39). Atticus's words emphasize how wise and knowledgeable he is. He tries to make the best of the situation even though Scout is very angry at Ms. Caroline. In addition, instead of defending Ms. Caroline, Atticus tries to tell Scout to have a more open mind and maybe try stepping into someone else's shoes and look at it from their perspective. Overall, Atticus's words emphasize what he values most in life and what he thinks is important. Additionally, Atticus teaches his kids another important lesson when he is talking to Jem about shooting and what he can and cannot shoot. Atticus tells Jem, "'Shoot all the blue jays you want, [...] but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird'" (119). When Atticus says that "'it's a sin to kill a mockingbird'" he is not only referring to mockingbirds but he is also referring to the world around him (119). These words of wisdom help Jem
Atticus and Jack's conversation tells the readers that Atticus is scared about his upcoming case, but he is trying to be optimistic about it. Most importantly, it reveals that Atticus wants to protect his children and teach them that "Maycomb's usual disease," or racism, is something he wants to avoid (117). Additionally, Atticus exhibits his courage when his neighbor, Mrs. Dubose, starts taunting him for defending a n*****. This angers his children, Jem and Scout. They start yelling and screaming at Mrs. Dubose. Instead of joining his children and yelling at his neighbor, he decides to ignore the rude comments that Mrs. Dubose is saying and tell Jem, "'You just hold your head high and be a gentleman. Whatever she says to you, it's your job not to let her make you mad'" (133). When Atticus says this, he is showing his children that sometimes you just have to let it go and not let it bother you. In addition, Atticus is showing his braver side since …show more content…
For example, when Scout is upset about her teacher, Ms. Caroline, not wanting Scout to read at home with her father since according to Ms. Caroline, "'It's best to begin reading with a fresh mind'" (23) and not have any prior knowledge, Atticus replies, "'If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. 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'" (39). Atticus's words emphasize how wise and knowledgeable he is. He tries to make the best of the situation even though Scout is very angry at Ms. Caroline. In addition, instead of defending Ms. Caroline, Atticus tries to tell Scout to have a more open mind and maybe try stepping into someone else's shoes and look at it from their perspective. Overall, Atticus's words emphasize what he values most in life and what he thinks is important. Additionally, Atticus teaches his kids another important lesson when he is talking to Jem about shooting and what he can and cannot shoot. Atticus tells Jem, "'Shoot all the blue jays you want, [...] but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird'" (119). When Atticus says that "'it's a sin to kill a mockingbird'" he is not only referring to mockingbirds but he is also referring to the world around him (119). These words of wisdom help Jem