(by Amir Aizuddin and Erni Suliza)1. He has influenced his children in terms of maturity.
ü “First of all” he said “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along… until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
(Atticus page 39)
2. He is the most influential person in Maycomb.
ü He has been chosen to defend Tom Robinson.
ü Even though he loses in the trial, the blacks respect him because he has done justice in the trial by doing his best in presenting Tom’s case
ü One thing about the Cunningham: once you earned their respect, they were for you tooth and nail. (fully supportive) - Atticus puts Cunningham as the one of the jury because he knows they are supporting him. He had gained their considerable respect from them on the night at jail. (Page 326)
3. His character contributes to build the character of Jem and Scout
ü Atticus advices his children to be fair to everyone and not to be someone that will discriminate other people for their social status
Ø Scout wants to invite Walter Cunningham for dinner, but Aunt Alexandra protests. She claims that they are not our kind of folks
4. Atticus also instills good moral values.
ü He treats his children like adults
ü He answers all the confusion that his children have in mind.
ü The most important values that Atticus has taught his children is that anyone who takes advantage and cheat from those who are less fortunate and less educated has the lowest rank in the society. (page 295)
5. Atticus as the symbol of consistency.
ü He is not affected by prejudice.
