Morals are the foundation of life. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, despite being a single parent, Atticus Finch is a strong father figure in his two children- Scout and Jem's life.
In the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus showed traits of sympathy, understanding, and wisdom. Whether it’s giving Scout and Jem advice, or dealing with his own problems, Atticus expressed his morals that he lives by. “Atticus derived a reasonable income from law…. Atticus was related by blood or marriage to nearly every family in Maycomb” (Lee 5). Due to Simon Finch’s industry, everyone in Maycomb knew Atticus. This challenges one of his morals of being an attorney by having to apply the law fairly. To not show preference to family. …show more content…
Before the trial, kids at school would tease and harass Jem and Scout about their father's relationship with the defendant Tom Robinson. After fighting Cecil Jacobs in the schoolyard, Scout received advice from her father, Atticus. “Just hold your head high and keep those fists down…..try fighting with your head for a change…. It’s a good one, even if it does resist learning” (Lee 87 ). Here, Atticus is teaching Scout a valuable life lesson on how to handle other people's opinions. Sometimes, you don't have to say anything to make your point. This lesson can be used throughout Scouts life. While further explaining the Tom Robinson trial to Scout, she naturally wondered if Atticus was going to win the trial. In response, Atticus said “No honey” (Lee 87 ). This furthered Scouts curiosity on why her father was continuing to represent Tom Robinson. Atticus explained to Scout “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try and win” (Lee 87). Scout was taught a very important life lesson-persistence. To see things through, even though the situation looks unfavorable. “For a number of reasons,” said Atticus. “The main one is, if I didn’t I couldn’t hold my head in town, I couldn’t represent this country in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again” (Lee 86 ). Atticus thinks that if he doesn't do what he thinks is right, he loses his moral
In the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus showed traits of sympathy, understanding, and wisdom. Whether it’s giving Scout and Jem advice, or dealing with his own problems, Atticus expressed his morals that he lives by. “Atticus derived a reasonable income from law…. Atticus was related by blood or marriage to nearly every family in Maycomb” (Lee 5). Due to Simon Finch’s industry, everyone in Maycomb knew Atticus. This challenges one of his morals of being an attorney by having to apply the law fairly. To not show preference to family. …show more content…
Before the trial, kids at school would tease and harass Jem and Scout about their father's relationship with the defendant Tom Robinson. After fighting Cecil Jacobs in the schoolyard, Scout received advice from her father, Atticus. “Just hold your head high and keep those fists down…..try fighting with your head for a change…. It’s a good one, even if it does resist learning” (Lee 87 ). Here, Atticus is teaching Scout a valuable life lesson on how to handle other people's opinions. Sometimes, you don't have to say anything to make your point. This lesson can be used throughout Scouts life. While further explaining the Tom Robinson trial to Scout, she naturally wondered if Atticus was going to win the trial. In response, Atticus said “No honey” (Lee 87 ). This furthered Scouts curiosity on why her father was continuing to represent Tom Robinson. Atticus explained to Scout “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try and win” (Lee 87). Scout was taught a very important life lesson-persistence. To see things through, even though the situation looks unfavorable. “For a number of reasons,” said Atticus. “The main one is, if I didn’t I couldn’t hold my head in town, I couldn’t represent this country in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again” (Lee 86 ). Atticus thinks that if he doesn't do what he thinks is right, he loses his moral