The Role Of Atticus In To Kill A Mockingbird '

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In chapter 4 & 5 there are several ways that Atticus acted as a role model for his children. Atticus acts as a father to his children when he tells his children to give him the scissors.The narrator says ‘’Give me those scissors,’’Atticus said. ’’They’re nothings to play with.Does this by any chance have anything to do with the Radley’s?’’. (Lee 53). The reason why Atticus asked If the game had anything to do with the Radley’s because he doesn’t want the Radley’s to think he allows the kids to play games like the one he caught the kids playing. Another way Atticus acts as a role model for his children is when Jem tries to give Boo radley a note asking him to come outside.But Atticus catches him and tells Jem to leave boo Radley along and he’s

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