the book "To kill a mocking bird" question to the people who read it?

Question

Do you think atticus is a good father? why he is or why not
be specific please and thank you

Answer 1

Atticus Finch was a wonderful father. For a single parent in the South during that era, he was extremely unconventional. His sister, Alexandra, disapproved of the way he raised the children, particuarly Scout, and thought she was too much of a tomboy. Atticus is an admirable character in many ways.
His children respect him, because he truly respects them, something most parents don't do. He never lies to them, and always answers their questions. Atticus treats Jem and Scout like people, not kids, and talks to them frankly, and never leaves them wondering by brushing them off with a "Because I said so" or "You are too young to know that".
The values Atticus instills in Jem and Scout he supports through his actions. He is a brave man, standing against the racism of Maycomb and the ignorance of the popular beliefs of the time. He teahes them that they should never hate anyone, even if they hate you. He teaches them love and self-confidence and independance, and is a major part of their life. He doesn't impose himself upon them, and is both father and friend.
Even though some say that Scout and Jem's calling him "Atticus" is disrespectful, his children would never dream of disrespecting him. He is always honest with them, and they feel they have to be honest with him. Atticus is a man of integrity, both at home and in the courthouse. He can be seen as a foil to Bob Ewell, whose parenting skills, to say it lightly, leave much to be desired.
Atticus taught his children honesty, respect, courage, determination, acceptance, love, integrity, compassion, and so much more. He taught them to look at things from another person's point of view, to "climb inside of his skin and walk around in it" before they make judgements. He teaches them to see the best in everyone, including crochety old Mrs. Dubose, who he treats with dignity even though she is harsh and condesending towards him.
In short, there is so much I could say to support that Atticus Finch is a good father, even an ideal father, but it would take up way too much room! Hope this bit helps.

Beth

Answer 2

yes he is a good father. he works hard to show his children that they should do what is right and he loves them. is he overly affectionate-no. is he hard on them-yes. does he beat them-no. for the time setting of the book he is showing about as much affection as any man would to his children. this book was set in a time where a child was raised to do what was right for no more reason than it was the right thing to do, not like now where a child is coddled and are taught to do things that will make them look good to a college entrance board etc. For any time setting, i think atticus was a good father, just not the father that everyone is used to today.

Answer 3

Nice try but I am not going to do your homework for you..
Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, would be very upset with me if I was to do so. I hope you have read the book and I hope paper is not due today....but if it is...
at least skim through it and ask yourself these questions. based on where and what he came from, could we expect any different?
What constitutes a "good" father?
What is the essence of a mockingbird and how does that relate to the life of atticus?....
Read the book, it is worth the read, long after your assignment is over, in life, you will profit from this read...

Answer 4

Yes, he sets a good example and all that. But notice that he is also rather emotionally detached and oblivious. He relies on hired help not just for housework, but for the real hands on work of child rearing. His children loved him and respected him, but always seemed to treat him as a background figure.

Answer 5

Absolutely. He knew his children would be exposed to terrible things, and he made sure they understood what they meant, in a way they could understand. For example, when he said it was a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they did was make music, and never hurt anyone, he made sure she understood that he meant the man who was being tried. He gave her the right to think for herself, even though, like any parent, he wanted to protect her.

Answer 6

yes. he takes care of his children. by todays standards ,no. there are more dangers out there.