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Atticus Finch Is A Good Parent

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In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus Finch is described by his children “Jem and I found our father satisfactory: he played with us, read to us and treated us with courteous detachment” (6). At the start of the book Atticus is not thought of as the best parent. People disapprove of how he raises his children. His children think he is old but, through Tom Robinson’s trial they grow to respect him.
In the story To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus faces many challenges with his job and people's opinions. When he is sent to defend Tom Robinson both himself and his family are criticized. The family is brought closer together and come respect each other more. Atticus is a very acceptable parent as he teaches many important life lessons

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