Throughout history, we are constantly surprised when good morals cause people to do something kind. As humans, we struggle to fight sin, hate, dishonesty, judgement, and evil. It takes a strong will to remain firm in faith and self-control, which we see in the main character of Harper Lee’s book. To Kill a Mockingbird displays a common theme of religion which causes Atticus to show an abnormal amount of grace and patience towards Bob Ewell. This is evident in three instances such as when Bob tries to kill Scout and Jem, the repercussions of the trial in which Mr. Ewell spits tobacco onto Atticus, and when Atticus publicly implies that Bob was abusing his daughter. Atticus’ examples create an image of how unconditional love effects life, and benefits relationship. …show more content…
Bob Ewell certainly seemed to recognize that this was the case, as he made the decision to target Atticus’ children in order to get revenge. On the children’s way back home one night, Mr. Ewell followed them in the dark, seeking to kill them both. Consequently, Bob’s plan failed, and his night concluded in his own death. ““He’s dead all right,” said Mr. Tate. “He’s good dead and he won’t hurt these children again.” “I didn’t mean that.” Atticus seemed to be talking in his sleep. His age was beginning to show, his one sign of inner turmoil, the strong line of his jaw melted a little…”(358) After news of the death reached Atticus, he appeared sobered and mournful over Bob, the man who had died trying to kill his children. Though most of us would have been bitter towards such a man, Atticus showed great compassion as he disregarded the circumstances and gave grace. Thus, he reflected and put into action his own religious