Analysis Of Atticus's Relationship In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

The book To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee is considered a love story. One example, is Atticus's love for his children and how he, a single father, tries to set a perfect example for his children. Atticus wants Jem and Scout to understand what he believes is right. Example two, is that Jem and Scout and their brother and sister relationship. Their relationship is very special and how they guide each other into the right path. Jem teaches Scout right from wrong, which is how they are clearly showing love to each other.

Atticus adores his children, showing us that he cares about them, and would do anything for them. For example, Atticus lets Scout be who she truly is. In fact in chapter three (Lee, 41). Atticus makes a deal with Scout that if she stays in school that he
Jem tries to teach Scout and guide her into the right direction. They do fight, but that just shows the two can not be broken apart because they are stuck together like glue. Scout can be sassy and tell anybody what she thinks. Jem tells her that he swears she is becoming more like a girl each day. I think the children grow closer and learn respect for each other, each day because as Scout gets older she begins to realize that Jem is just trying to help her. When Scout goes into a higher grade, she and Jem do not fight as much and she doesn't get very sassy with him. Jem clearly loves Scout with all his heart. He tells her what she needs to know and Jem doesn't want Scout to get hurt or scared. In chapter fourteen, (Lee, 185). Scout suspects a snake under her bed. Scout goes and ask Jem to come and see what is under her bed. Jem doesn't want Scout to get scared, so he is brave enough to see what it is that is worrying Scout, but don't worry it's just their friend Dill, hiding because he ran away from home. The children care for each other and Jem doesn't just try to be Scouts older brother, he tries his hardest to be her