Throughout the book, Atticus demonstrates qualities of a respectful and a respected gentleman. He is a role model, not only to his children, but he is also a role model to the people who have read this novel. Something that stood out to me was how Atticus reacted when Bob Ewell inconsiderably “attacked” him. Bob Ewell spat in his face, cursed at him, and threatened to kill him, yet Atticus did nothing except forgive him and moved on with his life. I was really confused why Atticus did not retaliate, because if I was in that situation, my natural reaction would be to do the same things he had done to me. But Atticus said that he was glad that Bob Ewell did that to him, because he let out his anger onto him. He was glad that he didn’t take it