How Is Atticus Finch A Wise Man

What is a wise man? How can one define a “wise” man? In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, the main character’s father, Atticus Finch, is portrayed as a wise and sensible man in which almost every citizen in his town of Maycomb recognizes him as so. This magnificent character is seen as a considerate person when it comes to discrimination and seems to view the “negroes” as if they were all equal in his perspective especially during the era of the 1930s when racism faced a major impact towards the society at that time. Not only was this gregarious man a successful lawyer but also an outstanding father and example towards his children which are mentioned as Jean Louise “Scout” Finch and Jem Finch; atticus played a major role in their

The novel greatly conveys his image as a fifty year old widowed father which is set to be his greatest struggle throughout the story as he has to deal with many problems and troubles that his children face, not only was his age an interference to spend time with his children but his handicaps as well.Not being able to see from his left eye and being “nearly blind” was something that can be challenging, it is shown that Atticus would love to spend time with his two kids if he were not always busy, hence, when atticus would try to play football with Jem (a major football enthusiast), Atticus is quoted to “too old for that”. On the other hand, Atticus’ maturity from living and experience pays off when he gives advice to Scout for a dilemma in which she faces at school, Atticus is quoted “..if you can learn a simple trick, Scout,you’ll get along better with all folks. You never really understand a person a person until you consider things from his point of view…. Until you climb into their skin and walk around it.”, when scout is faced of judging a classmate for being less fortunate and not having the same materialistic tems in which Scout may have. Atticus’ knowledgeable approach towards this situation displays a characterization that Atticus is trustworthy and dependable father and character in which the reader itself can gain a few advice just from what Atticus quotes in the book. This effect towards the audience is a fascinating element that Harper lee uses to not only make the reader feel that they are Atticus’ own children but can be intrigued from the wise words in which atticus speaks