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As a popular saying went,“Good parenting does not mean giving him a perfect life, it means teaching him how to lead a good and happy life in our imperfect world.” This quote relates to Atticus Finch, from To Kill a Mockingbird, because Atticus is a good parent to Jem and Scout and teaches them many lessons. In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a great father to Jem and Scout. In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus Finch is a great father to Jem and Scout. For example, Atticus ensures he starts his goods off on a good path at a young age by, “Scout yonder’s been readin’ ever since she was born, and she ain’t even started to school yet.” (Lee, 8). Atticus chose to teach Scout to read at a very young …show more content…

First off, Atticus has Calpurnia taking care of his kids because he isn't home enough to take care of them.( To Kill a Mockingbird Movie). Some say a father should be taking care of his kids and not have someone else do it for him. However, Atticus chose to find a nice caring person to take care of his kids, he chose to hire Calpurnia, she isn't just there because of no reason. The kids aren't home alone they are with someone else and Atticus is a responsible parent to hire someone to do so, so they aren't home alone they have a caregiver. Additionally, In the beginning of the movie, Jem is saying how Atticus is old and that he won't play football with the other dads in town because he says Atticus says he's too old to play ( To Kill a Mockingbird Movie). Others also that Atticus is too old to take care of his young kids. On the other hand, He is an older person, but he is not a 70-year-old man he is in his 50’s. Along with that if you say He is older then you can also say he is wiser. He can teach his kids many good lessons from his experience. Therefore, some may argue that Atticus is not a good father to Jem and Scout, the truth is Atticus does what he does with his kids in mind so that it is better for

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Since their mother pasted away, Atticus seems to not know what to do with the children. Due to this, he hires Calpurnia. She acts almost like the mother figure who dresses Scout. She also disciplines the children and attempts to teach them proper manners. Toward the end of the story, due to life threatening events, Atticus’ becomes closer with his children.

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I think Atticus is a good overall dad becauses he has a soft side for Jem and Scout, he also shows empathy for Jem and Scout. The reason why I think why he has empathy for them is because he shows the need to comfort them when ever he gets the chance, and is worrying when ever they are gone. Atticus cares if Jem and Scout are gone a lot due to the intimidation and the unidentified areas of the Radley Household. Atticus believes that there is a “beast” in the Radley house intimidating him with Jem and Scout going there. Atticus seems to wish that the future is going to be perfect, some reasons behind this is that he told scout that “there was no need to worry” (Lee 131).

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In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus the father of Jean Louise Finch, gave advice that helps Scout throughout the book. Scout applies it to her life but Atticus applies the advice to his life more than any other character. As Jem,Scout, and Dill were playing their new game Boo Radley, they get caught by Atticus.

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Father, lawyer, and friend, the gentlemanly Atticus Finch hopes to shape the character of his children. The novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, is the story of the childhood of a young girl named Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. Throughout the book, Scout’s father, Atticus, tries his best to raise her and her brother, Jem, the right way as a single parent. To Kill a Mockingbird exemplifies the way the character of Atticus Finch either uses ritual or abandons it in order to develop certain character qualities within his children. He specifically focuses on the development of honesty, courage, and humility.

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Throughout our reading from, “To Kill A Movkingbird” we as readers learn more about Atticus and who he is as a character. Atticus is one of the characters that we have learned the most about. Atticus in the novel, is the father of Jem and Scout Finch. On page 118 of, “ To Kill A Mockingbird” it states, “He did not do the things our schoolmates’ did: he never went hunting, he did not play poker, or fish or drink or smoke. We had readers can see from this quote that Atticus is a very enlightened father and how he concentrates in important things in life such as his children and job.

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Atticus is a nice and outgoing person who is trying to make a change in the town. He is a middle-aged man who lives in the suburbs. Who is also one of the finest lawyers in towns and is good at what he does. “Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.” … (Lee 90)

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To begin with, Atticus Finch is a magnificent father to his son and daughter, Jem and Scout.

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it's not fair for you and Jem, I know that, but sometimes we have to make the best of things, and the way we conduct ourselves when the chips are down—well, all I can say is, when you and Jem are grown, maybe you'll look back on this with some compassion and some feeling that I didn't let you down." And he’s not a parent that keeps stuff away from kids but knows that they will always remember this trial and someday look back at it. (Chapter 11, page 20) As you can see in all of these, Atticus is a very smart kind and loving person.

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As a father Atticus has done everything he can to maintain his children, Jem and Scout, informed of what really is like out there in the real world. Honesty seems to be Atticus rout when dealing with life. In times Atticus will lose trial but the courage he has won’t allow him to give up on innocent people, like Tom. Atticus is the definition of role model to follow. He’s a great father to his children showing the the truth will always push them forwards in life.

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In this book, Atticus Finch is a loving father who is raising two children, Jem and Scout. He is often a misunderstood individual and is frowned upon by many in his town. By looking at the examples of Atticus Finch’s parenting style, it can be seen how he is a good, loving father to his children who teaches them the proper way in which they should go. An important aspect to consider when deciding if Atticus Finch is a smart and loving father to his children is to examine some examples from the book To Kill a Mockingbird.

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Atticus is teaching Scout not to give up because she has had a bad experience and to be a law abiding citizen even if others do not follow the law. During school Ms. Caroline who is a school teacher tells Scout to stop reading. Ms. Caroline upsets Scout which is another reason Scout does not want to return to school. Atticus explains “ If you’ll concede the necessity of going to school, we’ll go on reading every night..” (Lee 41).

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Atticus Finch is portrayed as great parent in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The way Atticus Finch acts at home and on the streets provide a good role model for Jem and Scout. He is a parent who always does the right thing and stays true to himself and to his children at all times. Atticus is a positive role model for his children because he is the same character wherever he goes and whoever he talks to. When Scout misinterprets Miss Maudie’s words she attempts to defend his father about how he does not do anything at home different than what he would do at work.

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Without each of these traits a dad is not good at being a father. In the story “ To Kill A Mockingbird” Atticus Finch is a very good father. Atticus is willing to explain everything to Jem and Scout.  Mr. Finch always expects good behavior out of Jem and Scout. Atticus also provides everything for his family.

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What do the names Scout, Jem, Atticus, Dill, and Boo Radley all have in common? Each is the name of an important character in the classic book “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Many believe this book is no longer relevant in today’s society and have considered taking it out of school education. “To Kill A Mockingbird” is still a relevant book in our society today because it serves as a reminder of the struggles our society has endured in the past and how these issues have changed today. The father of both Scout and Jem Finch is a very smart man that can teach a lot of lessons to parents nowadays about raising children.

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Calpurnia is seen both by Atticus and the reader as more than just a housekeeper and a cook; she is a part of the family and fills in the role of a mother to Jem and Scout by helping raise them alongside Atticus. Atticus deeply cherishes Calpurnia’s efforts of taking care of the children. With her doting attitude, yet, strict disciplinary, Calpurnia treats both Scout and Jem as she would her own children. Furthermore, this following quote proves that fatherhood is indeed an arduous and burdensome role as Atticus says these following words. Without Calpurnia by his side, Atticus would have found fatherhood even more of a demanding role without a wife by his side to help support and take care of the family, as well as raise his children to grow

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