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reflection on Atticus's opinion that everyone has the right to be an individual and.
because of this we should not be judged. He is one person in a select few who feel that.
colored people should be able to have the same standard of living as their white.
counterparts. Atticus is open to all opinions and will accept each individual for their.
own beliefs regardless of whether or not these differ from his own. He is respected and.
shows this by respecting others, in his search for impartiality he does not undermine.
anyone and is focused on only one thing, seeking justice. .
Atticus is a very intelligent and well-educated man and father. This is evident his personal beliefs and high moral standards are told to his adolescent children as advice. His civilized and gentle nature is reflected in his declaration that it's a sin to kill a mockingbird, while instructing Jem and Scout what they can and can't shoot with their new guns. When Scout had an issue with a poor boy from school Atticus advised her that, "You can never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his shoes and walk around"(pg. 35). This is mentioned several times during the novel by Atticus, and he often does this when confronted by people whom he knows aren't as knowledgeable as him. The only time that he seriously lectures his children is about the evils of taking advantage of those less fortunate or less educated. The majority of Maycomb accept Atticus. He is "civilized in his heart" which reveals.
the fact that, according to Miss Maudie, he personifies "good" in Maycomb as a father,.
Christian, Southern gentleman and principally as a citizen. .
Harper Lees novel portrays many good things. One aspect, which is to be.
important, is the way in which Atticus becomes a role model for the rest of society by showing high integrity. Atticus displays qualities and skills that people would like to mirror.