To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 9-11: Representation

I chose the visual because I feel it conveys the development of a relationship, as well as the teachings a parent gives his or her child. In the image, the father is teaching his daughter to keep her balance on the bike. This is a metaphoric representation of Atticus teaching Jem and Scout to keep their balance in life. 

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               The towns' people have an ambivalent and varied attitude towards Atticus. Early on in chapter 10, where the reader hears of Tim Johnson, who has recently become a mad dog, there is an obvious tone of respect. Atticus is seen as a highly regarded and admired man, depended on by towns' people in both external and internal ways. However, the attitude displayed by some of the children and adults is quite contradictory. Their insults to his defense of a “nigger” (Negro) represent their insecurity and vulnerability to change. Scout and Jem become targets of the anger as well, possibly because his love for his children could be seen as an Achilles heel.

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              Atticus’ character is illuminated by his role as Scout and Jem’s father. Scout, being the rather precocious child of Atticus, is pressured to mature during this part of the novel. She is pushed to the limit, hearing insult upon insult directed to her father, always about his defence of a Negro. His courage and moral values are commendable, as he teaches Scout and Jem to keep a steady head and control their tempers.  For example, on page 135, he explains to Scout that sometimes they have to make the best of life, and keep their head about things. As a reader, you can tell he cares deeply about his children, and puts his heart into being the best man he can be. 

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