Atticus tries to show his children how the world works from other people’s point of view. To walk in someone else’s shoes for awhile before you judge them. He teaches his children that people like to try to hit you right at your weakest point. Hide what you are feeling under a mask that they wouldn’t recognize or be able to read you emotions from. He teaches them to always stick with what you believe is right and not what others tell you is or isn’t.
I think Atticus is a good model for an ideal parent because he caring, shows great courage throughout the book. Also I think he's a good father because he always wanted the best for his kids. Atticus was a good father to jem and scout, mainly because he had to be. As an only parent, Atticus had all the responsibility to look after his children and raise them well. He taught them some of life's valuable lessons and morals to go by.
A vision for the future is what everyone is always hoping for. Atticus is the only character that actually has a vision for his kids in the future. He doesn’t want his children to be prejudice, which is one of the most important things he wants to teach them. Atticus explains to Scout, “You never really understand a person until you can consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (34). This quote is a very informative proof for Atticus’ philosophical vision.
“my chest is thudding like an Bosnian lawnmower”. This shows her paranoia and fear about who she is and if people will find out. In the end of the novel Bridget learns from her experiences like her quest to help Jamal and Bibi and learns to appreciate her family and grows as a person. She becomes confident and makes friends with Menzies. This is shown in the novel when Bridget says “ I looked at Menzies digging next to me, I was so proud of us how far we had come…” this is inclusive language because I shows that hse is more accepting.
Her father Atticus, a lawyer in the town of Maycomb, is an example of courage and empathy to her. Jem, Scout's older brother, is also an example to her; he treats people with respect and empathy. Scout is taught to show empathy, from the main influences in her life, through the struggles and conflicts they face. Calpurnia teaches Scout how to empathize using examples of racism and classism. Calpurnia brought Scout and Jem to her black church "First Purchase."
Significance of Social Groups in To Kill A Mockingbird "I think there's just one kind of folks. Folks." These were wise spoken words from nine year old Jean Louise Finch, better known as Scout. While the small town of Maycomb, Alabama became highly overcomplicated with social hierarchy, Scout and her brother Jem learned some very valuable lessons about how the real world works. While their father Atticus tries to raise them in a very respectful way, the children cannot help noticing the social divides between families with different personalities, wealth and race.
Morality in To Kill A Mockingbird In To Kill A Mockingbird, morality is proven to be molded to fit where you come from. Ideals, dreams, and the perspective of right and wrong is created from the place you are growing up and the people you surround yourself with. The first example of morality occurs when Scout goes against her wants to make Atticus happy, and without causing troubling with her classmate. Scout states, “I drew a bead on him, remembered what Atticus had said, then dropped my fists and walked away, "Scout's a cow- ward!" ringing in my ears.
Exploring and understanding different characters decisions and beliefs truly helps reveal human morality. Aside from Scout, her father Atticus helps explore the good and bad of the Maycomb community. Atticus understands that, rather than being good or evil, everyone has good and bad qualities. The important thing is to appreciate the good qualities and understand the bad qualities by being comprehensive to others and trying to see life from their shoes. “You never really understood a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around it.” pg 30.
I was also made aware of the world when Atticus told his children that everyone has a story and “you never understands a person until you consider things from the person’s point of view”. The characters in the story seemed believable. I could relate to them because my uncle and I were pulled over by white cops during my short stay in the United States simply because we were people of color. I especially liked Atticus because He portrays decency and goodness while protecting his innocent children. The story has a good theme” to Kill a Mockingbird” because Jem, Tom Robinson Dill, Boo Radley, Mr. Raymond) can be identified as mockingbirds-innocents who have been injured or destroyed through contact with
I also have two wonderful sons, (ages fifteen and twenty) that understands the importance of my career and what it means to me. My children realize that I have always been there for them when they were young in times of need and they too are very understanding of the importance of my continued education. I personally feel that I am setting a good example for my children for continuing my education at my age. Although the ideal situation is to continue into college after high school, however, that is not always the opportunity that presents itself at that time. So the lesson I am teaching my children is that it is never too late to go back to school.