How far Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet as a good father in this whole conversation. Part 1) In Act 1 Scene 2 Capulet is portrayed as a considerate‚ responsible and loving father who is concerned about what is best for his daughter and see her as more than just an ‘object’ to be married off which isn’t common as it was a very patriarchal society. By displaying these forms of affection the audiences’ first impression of him is that he is a good father. In Act 1 Scene 2 a noable young kinsmen of the
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February 5th‚ 2013 Is Lord Capulet a good father? In this day and age‚ the key essentials to what make a good father has dramatically changed since the days of Shakespeare. Back then‚ a good father showered their children with luxury‚ if they could afford it‚ kept them young‚ beautiful and presentable‚ and most importantly found them a good husband or wife around the age of fourteen or fifteen years old. In contrast to today’s modern world‚ a good father is one who not only cares‚ provides and
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A good father is one who puts the interests of his child before his own and wants the child to be more successful than he was. I developed this definition through personal experience with my father‚ as these are the attributes I wish he had. With this form of faith and support‚ I would have considered him a good father. In August Wilson’s Fences‚ Troy’s relationship with his son Cory is of a convoluted and protective nature‚ with neither of them knowing how to properly express their love to each
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In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is one of those `ideal fathers.’ Atticus is a single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. Do you ever wish that the ’cool dads from TV’ could be your own? In the story‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is one of those ’ideal fathers.’ Atticus is a single father raising his two children‚ Scout and Jem‚ and doing a great job too. They also have Calpurnia‚ the black cook‚ who is the most mom-like
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1 The Intelligence of Atticus Finch In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ Atticus Finch tells his daughter Scout‚ “‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it’” (Lee 39). Atticus is the most complex and multifaceted character in the novel. While he is an established‚ connected‚ and respected member of the town‚ at the same time he is a unique oddity as far as the residents of Maycomb go. His personality and role in society are clearly
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Atticus‚ Really a Good Parent? As a parent‚ whose main job is setting up boundaries for their children’s actions‚ Atticus proves to be a mostly good parent‚ but in certain situations is too lenient in which his boundaries don’t hold up. Atticus comes across as a responsible father‚ who’s parenting tactics work well on his children when looking into Scout’s behavior. Scout being mostly a mischievous child is able to honor Atticus’ word and look up to him. During a conversation that Atticus has with
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she died beholden to nothing and nobody. She was the bravest person I ever knew.” The quote by Atticus expresses Atticus’ thoughts about courage. While Atticus believes that all types of courage; physical‚ intellectual‚ and moral; are important‚ he believes that moral courage is the most important of all. Atticus tries to show Jem this‚ and Jem sees that Mrs. Dubose was exceptionally courageous. Atticus doesn’t stand idly by his words‚ he adheres to what he says and acts upon his words. The novel
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Throughout the novel atticus demonstrates through his words and actions that it is important to treat everyone equally and with respect. Whether it is making someone feel comfortable or respecting other people’s boundaries he teaches his children to follow his example. Atticus shows he treats everyone with respect when Walter cunningham comes to his house. After school Jem invited Walter to eat with them after Scout had beaten him up. At first he was unsure but he quickly warmed up. He became more
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Atticus the Philosopher Atticus is a great father who sets a good example for his children. He practices what he preaches. Throughout the book‚ Atticus teaches Jem and Scout three important lessons‚ to keep your head up‚ have courage‚ and to not judge people. Atticus teaches his children these lessons through words of encouragement and his actions. During the novel Atticus teaches his and his children to keep their heads up high. He teaches them this because he knows during the Tom Robinson
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Parenting children as a father is not always easy. As a father‚ one must put forth effort in order to his express affection towards and support for his children. In order to maintain a healthy father and son/daughter relationship‚ the father needs to both express affection towards his children‚ while also supporting his kids. However‚ expressing emotion is not the easiest thing for a man to do. Men have a habit of concealing their emotions in order to maintain masculinity and power in their household
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