Kind and understanding, strict while fair, Atticus Finch embodies everything that a father should be. Being a man of great strength and courage, he serves as Scout and Jem's hero; the steady presence that keeps them grounded and their only connection to the cruel adult world. Atticus is their teacher, their guardian, and their friend. He takes on these duties without reluctance, and cares for his children the single manner he recognizes how. Profound and genuinely touching, Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird takes readers through events that test human cruelty and kindness, which determines the character of Atticus Finch.
During times of discrimination Atticus Finch influences his children, through conversations and lectures, about right and …show more content…
Stating, "'It's not okay to hate anybody'"(Lee 209) Atticus expresses his 'moral compass’. Atticus explains to Scout why even a maniac like Hitler should not be despised. Atticus breathes this message through instances, like his unwaveringly polite behavior towards unpleasant Mrs. Dubose. In addition, Atticus refuses to become irritated with Bob Ewell, even when the man spits in his face and threatens him. His talent to handle the racist members of his own community is unmistakably demonstrated. Atticus does not tolerate his family to dislike African American because the majority of Maycomb has hatred toward them. In real life, people have to contend with others who are intolerant or unlikable in some other way which is why he chose to defend Tom Robinson, "'For a number of reasons... The main one is, if I didn't I couldn't hold up my head in town, I couldn't represent this country in the legislature'"(Lee 63). There will be no change unless everyone is treated the same. Honesty and character are two of many traits that Atticus demonstrate repeatedly though hard times. Atticus pledges to provide every person with fair treatment, attempting to escape the violence that often occurs in the story. As a lawyer, Atticus promises to defend anyone that needs his help. He was condemned to the case by Judge Taylor, but his character confirms he would have taken the case …show more content…
"'I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see through it no matter what'"(Lee 93). Atticus educates his children to the true meaning of fearlessness. Mrs. Dubose was quite an irritable and invasive old woman who spoke out harshly in contradiction of Atticus, and with anger, Jem attacked her flower bed. As penalty, he had to read to her daily after school. Unknowingly, Jem was helping Mrs. Dubose overcome her morphine addiction. Atticus informs his children after she passed away, and lets them reevaluate the situation. Where the majority perceive a morphine dependent offensive old woman, Atticus sees a lady who had a problematic life trying to die with a bit of pride. Atticus treats his children as adults and shows them the meaning of true courage in the courtroom as Atticus says, "'Jem see if you can stand in Bob Ewell’s shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with'"(Lee 186). Atticus had chosen to expose Bob’s life at home. Atticus desired to distract Bob Ewell’s and his rage on to himself and not his children, because he knew Bob had been publicly degraded in the court of law. Bob presumably would become so enraged that he would beat Mayella,
During times of discrimination Atticus Finch influences his children, through conversations and lectures, about right and …show more content…
Stating, "'It's not okay to hate anybody'"(Lee 209) Atticus expresses his 'moral compass’. Atticus explains to Scout why even a maniac like Hitler should not be despised. Atticus breathes this message through instances, like his unwaveringly polite behavior towards unpleasant Mrs. Dubose. In addition, Atticus refuses to become irritated with Bob Ewell, even when the man spits in his face and threatens him. His talent to handle the racist members of his own community is unmistakably demonstrated. Atticus does not tolerate his family to dislike African American because the majority of Maycomb has hatred toward them. In real life, people have to contend with others who are intolerant or unlikable in some other way which is why he chose to defend Tom Robinson, "'For a number of reasons... The main one is, if I didn't I couldn't hold up my head in town, I couldn't represent this country in the legislature'"(Lee 63). There will be no change unless everyone is treated the same. Honesty and character are two of many traits that Atticus demonstrate repeatedly though hard times. Atticus pledges to provide every person with fair treatment, attempting to escape the violence that often occurs in the story. As a lawyer, Atticus promises to defend anyone that needs his help. He was condemned to the case by Judge Taylor, but his character confirms he would have taken the case …show more content…
"'I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see through it no matter what'"(Lee 93). Atticus educates his children to the true meaning of fearlessness. Mrs. Dubose was quite an irritable and invasive old woman who spoke out harshly in contradiction of Atticus, and with anger, Jem attacked her flower bed. As penalty, he had to read to her daily after school. Unknowingly, Jem was helping Mrs. Dubose overcome her morphine addiction. Atticus informs his children after she passed away, and lets them reevaluate the situation. Where the majority perceive a morphine dependent offensive old woman, Atticus sees a lady who had a problematic life trying to die with a bit of pride. Atticus treats his children as adults and shows them the meaning of true courage in the courtroom as Atticus says, "'Jem see if you can stand in Bob Ewell’s shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if he had any to begin with'"(Lee 186). Atticus had chosen to expose Bob’s life at home. Atticus desired to distract Bob Ewell’s and his rage on to himself and not his children, because he knew Bob had been publicly degraded in the court of law. Bob presumably would become so enraged that he would beat Mayella,