Mocking Bird EssayEssay Preview: Mocking Bird EssayReport this essayBlake EastmanA father is one who raises and nourishes his children. Kind, understanding, strict but fair, Atticus Finch is everything a father should be. Atticus is a great father to both of his children, Scout and Jem. A fathers behavior influences a childs character. Scout and Jem show the tolerance and respect that Atticus has situated in them. They become curious, polite, intelligent, and giving. Atticus is a wise and intelligent man who teaches his children about life, and plays a principle role in affecting his childrens futures. Atticus role as a father is similar to one of a teacher. His children learn more things from him than anyone else in their lives. Atticus believes that it is more effective to teach his kids through example, first hand. Atticus, whom is the teacher of life to his children, emphasizes on teaching his children the importance of education, doing what is right according to ones self,with justice and equality.
Atticus relationship with his children is very close and he demonstrates sincere interest. In their futures. Atticus endures that his children are educated because he is wise and he knows what is necessary to make them successful in every aspect of their life in the future. Atticus makes a very important compromise with Scout to ensure that she continues to attend and enjoy school. He agrees with Scout that they will continue to read in bed before bedtime as theyve done for a while, and her schoolteacher doesnt have to know about it. Atticus knows that knowledge is power because he needed a good education to become a lawyer. The children in Maycomb are taught to move from innocence to adulthood however Atticus wants his children to be more sophisticated. Atticus accomplishes this because his teachings are more advanced that those at school.
Atticus teaches a great lesson of “self” to his children when he decided to take the Robinson case. Atticus has proven to be an honorable man because he could have easily been a coward and refused to defend a “nigger”. Atticus replies to Scouts question of why he took the case by saying that he wouldnt be able to live with himself if he didnt take it. He was determined to defend this innocent black man, Tom Robinson. He did a great thing and wasnt influenced by the other whites in the community. Atticus took on this case to feel good about himself, and to understand that whether he wins or loses he did the right thing. Doing the right thing is Atticus principle teaching to his children. Whether the right thing to do is the norm or not it must be done. Scout shows that she has learned this value when she was outside the prison with Atticus, Jem, and Dill.
(pg.154) Scout ” Hes a good boy, a real nice boy, we brought him home for dinner one time. Maybe he told you about me, I beat him up one time but he was real nice about it, tell him hey for me wont you?”Mr. Cunningham “Ill tell him you said hey, little lady… lets get going, boys.”
Scout does the natural and right thing by asking Mr. Cunningham to say “hey” to his son Walter. At the moment she might not have noticed that she was calming down the crowd and sending them off. Scout wasnt afraid of doing something different or not normal. She just was herself and asked this question to minimize tension. Scouts words could have possibly saved Tom Robinsons life at the time. Jem asked his father about getting a gun for himself and Atticus refuses to let Jem have one. In Maycomb it was not unusual for a young boy to own a gun, it was quite normal. Atticus didnt want Jem owning a gun because Atticus has done this at an early age. He shows Jem how guns bring death. Atticus doesnt want Jem to get a rifle even though his friends own them. He doesnt have to follow this trend he can do what is right, and just.
JEM: “Well, I’m in the right house. I am just asking for permission to carry a weapon at the school. If the school does not let me have one of them I should consider it, though, since it is not legal for me to own a gun without consent from the student. I feel like the school should be able to allow me to carry this weapon if I want.”.
On June 2, 1993, Scouts, Scouts & Friends held a meeting in the classroom at the Schoolhouse at 604-725-4034 or at a different home. For more information visit http://www.sbcglobal.org/newsroom/local/resources/events/SACN%20CRC.htm.
JEm:
“This is about Scouts and how they relate to other youths. I was the last student to give testimony during a formal meeting at the school. Scouts told a story of a guy named Jack who saw a group of kids running down the street and asked what they were doing. Scouts then put Jack down and started to help, asking him to come and see if he could pick her up. He had a gun strapped into his leg so he could shoot the kid, but Scout said something about having a gun in his office.
Jem: “Well, Scout, you have to take your time.” Scouts then said “Alright, lets go, I might need the gun. Maybe she could give you a look and let you have her. I got the gun that she can’t get at their house. Scout is going to pick her up, and she will keep in touch when she gets there.” Scout said “You mean you can pick her up from the house? There’s no way she could put some distance between your house and mine? She’s going to keep in touch, and maybe she will get her gun and carry it out while you can” Scout said “Alright, let’s do this at about 10 a.m. She might not remember what happened between us because Scout’s house is not in good shape, but it’s better than nothing” Scout said “You’re not giving your time so you go out. She might not know that she’s never seen the whole house again. That’s going down the street.” Scout said “And you’ll look for her and run. I’ll pick her up, and I’ll shoot her. Now it’s just a matter of seeing how long you can wait and what she can say to you before I will pick her up, Scout. I’ll get him off her and see what other possibilities there are on what’s going to happen. That’ll be an easy trip. The way forward is just to wait.” Scout went back to the house. He was still scared of the kids. Scout decided he would leave the house about 3 minutes before she left. Scout was having trouble thinking of her home. And that was when he pulled into his garage and picked up the next target. Scout took off running after the three of them he spotted. Once Scout spotted him the next was on his way. Scout
JEM: “Well, I’m in the right house. I am just asking for permission to carry a weapon at the school. If the school does not let me have one of them I should consider it, though, since it is not legal for me to own a gun without consent from the student. I feel like the school should be able to allow me to carry this weapon if I want.”.
On June 2, 1993, Scouts, Scouts & Friends held a meeting in the classroom at the Schoolhouse at 604-725-4034 or at a different home. For more information visit http://www.sbcglobal.org/newsroom/local/resources/events/SACN%20CRC.htm.
JEm:
“This is about Scouts and how they relate to other youths. I was the last student to give testimony during a formal meeting at the school. Scouts told a story of a guy named Jack who saw a group of kids running down the street and asked what they were doing. Scouts then put Jack down and started to help, asking him to come and see if he could pick her up. He had a gun strapped into his leg so he could shoot the kid, but Scout said something about having a gun in his office.
Jem: “Well, Scout, you have to take your time.” Scouts then said “Alright, lets go, I might need the gun. Maybe she could give you a look and let you have her. I got the gun that she can’t get at their house. Scout is going to pick her up, and she will keep in touch when she gets there.” Scout said “You mean you can pick her up from the house? There’s no way she could put some distance between your house and mine? She’s going to keep in touch, and maybe she will get her gun and carry it out while you can” Scout said “Alright, let’s do this at about 10 a.m. She might not remember what happened between us because Scout’s house is not in good shape, but it’s better than nothing” Scout said “You’re not giving your time so you go out. She might not know that she’s never seen the whole house again. That’s going down the street.” Scout said “And you’ll look for her and run. I’ll pick her up, and I’ll shoot her. Now it’s just a matter of seeing how long you can wait and what she can say to you before I will pick her up, Scout. I’ll get him off her and see what other possibilities there are on what’s going to happen. That’ll be an easy trip. The way forward is just to wait.” Scout went back to the house. He was still scared of the kids. Scout decided he would leave the house about 3 minutes before she left. Scout was having trouble thinking of her home. And that was when he pulled into his garage and picked up the next target. Scout took off running after the three of them he spotted. Once Scout spotted him the next was on his way. Scout
Atticus shows great examples of treating others with equality. He teaches both Jem and Scout