from the novel To Kill A Mockingbird
the only problem is he doesnt have a knack for telling jokes...
2006-08-12 10:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by Arbitrary 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The character of Atticus is not really designed to be a role model.
He is more of an icon that posesses qualites that are to be emulated. What he represents is a person who believes in justice and is willing to stand behind his beliefs and even endure the consequences during the search for the greater good.
2006-08-12 16:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by Athena 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, not because of flaws in his fictional character, but because he is fictitious. He can be anyone, have any traits, depending on how the author would write a role model. A living human being that may be a role model brings hard work and experience into the equation. So, no I don't believe Atticus is a role model to all humans.
2006-08-12 18:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by chris 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes ofcourse. In answer to a previous answer, I didn't realise that a pre requisite of being a role model was to tell jokes! I don't remember Jesus or Buddha telling many jokes. The nearest I can think of is Ghandi, when asked what he thought about Western Civilisation he said 'I think it's a good idea!'
Why shouldn't a fictional character be a role model? I can't think of many better ways of creating a role model, can you?
2006-08-12 20:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Mick H 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no, he did not tell many good jokes at all...
atticus finch is a good christian loving man...he was a rolemodel to all men when the book was written...now, men need a different role model. i am not sure who..
to kill a mockingbird was a wonderful book..i wish every would read it.
2006-08-12 17:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by intelligentbooklady 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no. If I was in a jam I'd take Boo over Atticus any day
2006-08-12 17:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by rogue chedder 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think everyone should aspire to stand up for what's right...
2006-08-12 18:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Grimm 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To a certain degree, yes.
2006-08-12 17:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by alicias06 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I absolutely think so.
2006-08-12 21:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by jan 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋