Atticus Finch Parental Figure

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Being raised in an environment with such an influential parental figure provides one with important morals, that allows them to distinguish the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human charter; a trait most children do not posses, unless instilled in them from a young age. Firstly, in the novel, Atticus Finch demonstrates to young Scout, whose courage is most often associated with an aggressive physical act “What real courage is” (Lee118). It is difficult for young children to comprehend that greater courage is shown in other aspects of life, however on her first day of school scout acts as a leader for the entire class. She takes the duty of informing Miss. Caroline of Walter Cunningham’s situation and when