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Themes through Atticus

Atticus' role as a father

Lone parent:- 'our mother died when I was two'

Values calpurnia's role in the family: 'Atticus said that I had more education than most coloured folks'

Firm: 'You must obey the law'

Teaches Scout to read:

Teaches Scout about empathy and compassion:

Tells the children off for the Boo Games

Vigilant

Seen as old and useless in the children's eyes

Teaches children about the sin of abusing innocence:

Against violence:

Proves skill and bravery to his children:

Discusses adult issues with his children:

Teaches children about courage by making them read to Mrs Dubose

Believes in telling his children the truth

Goes against his sisters' conventional attitude

Atticus' role as a lawyer

Dislikes capital punishemnt

His conscience dictates his decisions

Promotes racial equality

Defends Tom Robinson

Believes that the justice system makes people equal

Stands up for the truth

Atticus' role as a member of the community

Respectful and kind to the farmers

Protects community from danger

Values Calpurnia

Becomes unpopular for defending a black man

Shows an example to his community by promoting racial equality

Highlights racial prejudice in the community through Mayella's guilt

Heck Tate and Link Deas question Atticus' actions

Protects Tom Robinson

Protects Arthur (BOO) Radley

Represents the few non-racist people in the town