A To Kill a Mockingbird question....?

Question

Why do Scout and Jem call Atticus, Atticus and not Dad? There is a specific reason and I have read the book, but I can't figure out why. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

so they could relate more as equals


http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/mocking/answers/studyanswer_1.html

Answer 2

Referring to him as "Atticus" rather than "Dad" Lent additional impartiality to the character that would not be available had he been referred to by the narrator as "Dad".

I.e.: even within his own family, he was labeled impartially...

Also, although having many loving paternal aspects, Atticus was first and foremost an institution more than a man.

Answer 3

He treats them as reasonable human beings, getting them to think and behave in ways that are socially responsible. Although he is their father, the lack of "daddy" shows his respect for his children as human beings. Also they are quite precocious, especially Scout; they are almost intellectual equals.

Answer 4

that was the last book i ever read, and that was like 5 years ago but great book. We had to do an essay but good point i dont think my teacher picked up on that.

Answer 5

It can show how close the kids are with their father.

Answer 6

i think just because they felt like it, there must have been a reason..........cont remember, but i do remember a lady telling them it was disrespectful to do so

Answer 7

they did that after their mother died - don't remember the exact reason, but had something to do with that

Answer 8

i guess thats just how the kid is
hmm good point though

Answer 9

do your own homework. read the friggin book yourself