Both Jem and Scout think their father is old and boring. He won’t throw the ball around with Jem or play in the annual football game between the Baptists and the Methodists, and he doesn’t even hunt or fish. Although he takes very good care of Scout and Jem, he is a little distant and “uncomfortable” around his children. Raising two young children alone is not easy, and Scout even admits she thinks that there...
Both Jem and Scout think their father is old and boring. He won’t throw the ball around with Jem or play in the annual football game between the Baptists and the Methodists, and he doesn’t even hunt or fish. Although he takes very good care of Scout and Jem, he is a little distant and “uncomfortable” around his children. Raising two young children alone is not easy, and Scout even admits she thinks that there are some things Atticus tries to do that need a woman to do them. Scout complains to Miss Maudie about Atticus, and Miss Maudie begins to fill Scout in about the real Atticus. Scout learns that Atticus is a master chess player and plays the Jews harp.
Another story she tells Scout is how Atticus use to be the best shot in the county. He had the nickname One Shot Finch when he was younger. So, when Scout and Jem see Atticus slowly lower the gun, point it at the rabid dog, and kill it in one shot, they are not only amazed but also proud of their father. It completely changes their attitudes about Atticus, and Jem especially wants to strive to be like his father. Jem encourages Scout not to brag about Atticus’ ability and be humble and respectful like Atticus.
It’s a life changing moment for both of the kids as they realize just what kind of man Atticus really is.
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