Saturday, January 10, 2015

What are some quotes of indirect characterization that show how/what Atticus thinks?Please give the chapter or page number if possible. Thank you...

It could be argued that Atticus is an independent thinker and
opinionated, but neither pushy nor outspoken.  He is intelligent, insighful, and above
everything, he's respectful.  Even when people and circumstances go against him, he treats
everyone and everything involved with respect.


There are several
examples that show this in the book.  He is the same man as a father (Jem and Scout) as he is to
friends and family (Aunt Alexandra, Uncle Jack, or Miss Maudie) as he is to neighbors he is not
particularly familiar with (Mrs. Dubose or Boo Radley).


I encourage
you to re-read through some key conversations he has with both his children and adults in the
story (indirect characterization through dialogue).  Notice how his
language, demeanor, and core values remain
constant:


  1. Atticus and Scout lesson on porch (chapter 3,
    pg. 30)

  2. Conversation with Uncle Jack (chapter 9, pg.
    87)

  3. Atticus and Mrs. Dubose (chapter 11, p.
    100)

  4. Atticus and Boo Radley (chapter 30, p.
    271)

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