No parent wants to see their children go out into the world exposed to its dangers, but parents also know that they can’t always be there to protect them. Although Atticus accepts this idea, he loves his children, Scout and Jem, with all his heart. Atticus believes that everyone is equal despite their outside appearance. “You never really know a person until you consider things from his point of view—until you climb into his skin and walk around in it,” he said. Most people judge only from what is on the exterior instead of trying to make sense of how different people see things differently under various circumstances.
The fire is extinguished and the hiker is helpless. At this point, he is so cold that he has lost any hope of making another fire. He tries to kill his dog to use its body to warm up his hands, but after struggling to catch the animal, the man decides to die with honor. Part 2: A brief biography of the author. Jack London was born in San
He is highly respected within Maycomb, Judge Taylor says that he is “always courteous to everybody” and Miss Maudie proclaims “we trust him to do right.” Even though Atticus actions of protecting Tom Robinson brought him to be the object of scorn in Maycomb ironically he is a heroic figure in the novel. He is a widower left with two lovable children, Jem and Scout. Lee presents him as a conscientious father, he is honest, straightforward, and throughout the novel he listens to them and deals with any questions they may ask. He says to his brother Jack, “when a child asks you something answer him.” Atticus treats his children as adults; he believes they can “spot an evasion quicker than adults.” Atticus practices the ethic of sympathy and understanding that he preaches to Scout and Jem and never holds a grudge against the people of Maycomb despite their callous indifference to racial inequality. He is sensitive in his treatment of people and he understands other individual’s feelings.
He is an excellent role model for them both, teaches them not to be judgemental, how to not let anyone change who you are and lastly teaches them about loyalty. Atticus is the perfect role model for both of the kids, Jem and Scout, he only expects from them, what he expects from himself. The first lesson that he teaches is not to be judgemental of others. “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.”(p. 30)From this quote there is the understanding that Atticus is trying to teach Jem and Scout not to judge people until you have ‘walked around in their shoes’, until you’ve lived life like them. He’s teaching them not to judge people by their appearance or by the way they talk, you get have
It begins with the traumatic episode itself, when Holden learns that Allie has died. Rather than mourn with the family in the home, he resorts to violence and isolation as a coping mechanism. He says, “I slept in the garage the night he died, and I broke all the goddamn windows with my fist, just for the hell of it” (39). Retreating to the garage is symbolic of Holden’s self-imposed isolation, which becomes one of his primary problems as he enters adolescence. His brother’s death begins his descent into depression, beginning with this night.
The children are afraid of him because of all the stories they hear about him from the people in Maycomb. For example, Miss Stephanie tells the children that while Boo was sitting in the living room cutting a magazine, he "drove the scissors into his parent's leg, pulled them out, wiped them on his pants, and resumed his activities." (p.11) After hearing stories like these, the children consider him to be evil. Gradually they assume more about Boo
With no one to have seen him, who can tell them otherwise? Jem likes to say how he is not afraid, but Scout knows he really is. Jem most likely says this to be a good role model for Scout amidst his own fears of Boo Radley, as Atticus is not scared either. Jem does the same when he is at Mrs. Dubose’s house and she is calling them bad names. Jem steps up and proclaims that Scout is not dirty and he is not afraid, but Scout sees his knees trembling, showing he fears the loss of respect from his sister over Mrs. Dubose’s verbal abuse.
He did not speak for a moment.” The characteristic of humility is an important thing to have as a parent and as a role model. Nevertheless, Atticus does present himself overall as a highly moral parent. Lee uses him as a vehicle to present her ‘mockingbird’ metaphor with the message that we need to protect innocence and those vulnerable. Both Boo Radley and Tom Robinson are likened to mockingbirds, with Tom’s death described as, “the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children.” The extended metaphor across the book allows both the reader and Scout to learn the need for equality and reveals the consequences of prejudice and racism. .
He’s eventually convinced by Scout to not lynch Robinson, because Cunningham has a responsibility to his children. He’s a perfect example of a mostly good parent that does have his flaws. In this way, he is the most like a real parent. To Kill A Mockingbird does a great job of illustrating the diversity among parents and parenting styles. We have the
Love is something that is pure and truthful. When someone possesses a genuine love for someone they would never do anything to hurt that person. Raymond Dolphus, a character in To Kill A Mockingbird, had biracial children and pretends to be drunk because white people like himself won’t ever understand the way he lives and he does this to protect his children and his family. When Mr. Dolphus starts talking to Scout and Dill about why he pretends to be a drunk he says, “It ain’t honest but it’s mighty helpful to folks. Secretly Miss Finch, I’m not much of a drinker, but you see they could never, never understand that I live like I do because that’s the way I want to live” (Lee 268).