A role model is someone who is looked up to because of their good behavior and kind gestures towards others in life. Atticus Finch is a huge role model for many people, but more specifically his kids. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee demonstrated that Atticus is a real role model. Over the course of the novel, Atticus stands up for his beliefs and respects everyone despite their differences. Throughout the Novel TKAM Harper Lee projects racial inequality, to be humble, and to not judge anyone. In this Novel people are judged by rumors and what they think, but you never know someone unless you “ Climb inside their skin and walk around in it”. Throughout TKAM, Atticus teaches Scouts and Jems to always be humble. When Atticus shoots Tim Johnson, he does not go around bragging about it, he stays quiet and humble. Now the kids know not to go around bragging about their talents. Another lesson Atticus teaches the kids (mostly Scouts) is to “think with your head not your fists”. Scout likes to fight when she hears something she doesn't like. What Atticus means by this is to think before you do something and imagine how it will turn out, also use your words instead of your fist, but also use responsible words. Therefore, Atticus in this story is the biggest role model and just a great person. …show more content…
Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” Scout was always making fun of people without knowing what they were going through. For example Boo Radley, she would make fun of him and call him names, not even knowing the things he has gone