Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird story has AtticusFinch playing a vital role by serving as the moral foundation. Atticus Finch is always admired for his wisdom and willingness to do right. To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in the 1930s. Atticus Finch is a father of two, and a lawyer. He tries and defend innocent Tom Robinson against the evils of humanity while raising his children according to the lessons he’s learned through his life.

Atticus Finch is the moral supporter. He offers his best advice to everyone and directs them in the right direction. Jem was advised by Atticus. It’s when you realize you have to start but that you will finish it. (Lee 149). Jem listens to Atticus tell him that Ms. Dubose had the most courage and bravery he’d ever seen. Jem had to read to Ms. Dubose every day after school and Saturdays in punishment for her rage at his Father’s passing. It was a way for her to overcome her morphine addiction, he didn’t know. Atticus treats his children in the same manner as an adult. He teaches them the truth and teaches them how to see the world. His advice about perseverance and courage to his children impacts their lives. Atticus teaches them that even the most unlikely places can hold courage, and that they’ll need it to survive in a cruel world. Atticus’s children also received great advice from him when he stated that you can only truly understand someone if you see things through their eyes. Scout is given important advice by Atticus to help him understand the world and see different perspectives. It is impossible to understand others if you don’t know how they feel. Scout is taught this by Atticus to help her understand Walter Cunningham’s. Atticus provides Scout and Jem with advice throughout the story in order to help them understand the world better and be more effective. Instead of scolding, punishing, or threatening them, Atticus prefers to give them guidance. While most parents would punish their children if they were wrong-doing, it is not uncommon for them to do this. Instead, Atticus teaches Scout and Jem wisdom and not punishments.

Because Atticus is a practicing lawyer, he acts as the novel’s moral backingbone. Jem, after discussing Ms. Dubose’s request with Atticus after destroying her flowers, stated that “She wants” him to visit her every Saturday and Sunday and read to her for at least two hours. Atticus, are you asking me to do it?” Atticus responded, “Certainly.” Jem, begging, stated that Jem wanted to do it for a full month. Atticus then replied, “Then you will do it for a full month”. Atticus uses this opportunity to translate his court of legal knowledge into his own life and share his teachings with the children. Jem isn’t interested in reading to his children every day. His father pardons him and instead continues to help. Atticus believes that parents must make difficult decisions when it comes time to cut back on their parenting. However, he prefers to ensure that his children are aware of the consequences of every action.

Jem was found guilty of damaging the flower beds. His father confronted him about the matter. Atticus was a lawyer and knew that Jem had to do exactly what Ms. Dubose wanted. And it happened to be something he disliked-reading. Atticus showed how lawyering has impacted him once more by saying, “But, there is one institution in this country that all men will be created equal. That institution, gentlemens is a tribunal and in our judiciary all men will be created equal.” Atticus has a solid moral background, not just because he’s a lawyer but also because he believes in the work he does. Atticus believes wholeheartedly that everyone should be treated equally, as evidenced in Robinson v. Ewell. Atticus can’t think of anything more awful than prejudice and misjustice. Atticus is a firm believer in doing right no matter what circumstances may present. He does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or any other characteristics. Atticus learned these values through his years as a lawyer. He was raised with the highest morals, the same morals used to trial hundreds of people each day. Atticus’ lessons were derived from the supreme grail of the court. Atticus also cannot believe that the court is biased or can lie.

Atticus Finch, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a moral backbone. He imposes both his conviction of doing the right thing and his wisdom upon the world. Everybody who knows Atticus, from his children to Maycomb residents, knows that he does what is right. Atticus has the ability to solve any problem. People love that. Atticus’ life lessons have made him a symbol for fairness, equality, and intelligence in Maycomb county as well as throughout Alabama.

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To Kill A Mockingbird: The Analysis Of A True Lawyer And A Worthy Person
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