Subtle change in my father
Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck, in the film 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
'I was beginning to notice a subtle change in my father these days, that came out when he talked with Aunt Alexandra.'
Scout notices a subtle change in Atticus when he talked with Aunt Alexandra, his sister. The subtle change in her father, according to Scout 'was a quiet digging in, never outright irritation.'
Throughout the novel, Atticus has been characterized as a patient man, but after the mob scene at the jailhouse, and his sister's negative comments about his taking the case, Atticus is beginning to show signs of anger and impatience against the prejudice of the town and Aunt Alexandra. This is the first time Scout has ever seen her father exhibit anything other than composure and patience. Stress is beginning to get to Atticus as the trial of Tom Robinson begins. Atticus and Aunt Alexandra had already argued about the continued employment of Calpurnia, and Atticus had plainly told his sister that Calpurnia was a member of the family and would be staying permanently. Alexandra has attempted to gain control over the Finch household ever since she has arrived from Finch's Landing, while Atticus is busy preparing for the trial. Therefore Atticus has taken a stand against his sister: He has refused to fire Calpurnia; he has defended his children on their nighttime venture to the jail, he has defended his talking about Underwood's hatred of Negroes in front of Calpurnia; and Atticus allows Scout to drink coffee, despite 'Aunty's warning frown' towards Atticus.
Before Scout noticed the subtle change in Atticus, Atticus' character is the opposite of the general people of the town, without prejudice and racial hatred. Atticus is well respected by everyone, because of his intelligence, calm wisdom and behaviour. He is also someone to whom people turn in times of doubt and trouble. He teaches his children and the people of Maycomb how to stand up for one’s belief in the face of prejudice and ignorance even when faced with the possibility of being looked down upon and scorned. According to his character in this novel, he is the ideal moral guide and voice of conscience.
Scout notices a subtle change in Atticus when he talked with Aunt Alexandra, his sister. The subtle change in her father, according to Scout 'was a quiet digging in, never outright irritation.'
Throughout the novel, Atticus has been characterized as a patient man, but after the mob scene at the jailhouse, and his sister's negative comments about his taking the case, Atticus is beginning to show signs of anger and impatience against the prejudice of the town and Aunt Alexandra. This is the first time Scout has ever seen her father exhibit anything other than composure and patience. Stress is beginning to get to Atticus as the trial of Tom Robinson begins. Atticus and Aunt Alexandra had already argued about the continued employment of Calpurnia, and Atticus had plainly told his sister that Calpurnia was a member of the family and would be staying permanently. Alexandra has attempted to gain control over the Finch household ever since she has arrived from Finch's Landing, while Atticus is busy preparing for the trial. Therefore Atticus has taken a stand against his sister: He has refused to fire Calpurnia; he has defended his children on their nighttime venture to the jail, he has defended his talking about Underwood's hatred of Negroes in front of Calpurnia; and Atticus allows Scout to drink coffee, despite 'Aunty's warning frown' towards Atticus.
Before Scout noticed the subtle change in Atticus, Atticus' character is the opposite of the general people of the town, without prejudice and racial hatred. Atticus is well respected by everyone, because of his intelligence, calm wisdom and behaviour. He is also someone to whom people turn in times of doubt and trouble. He teaches his children and the people of Maycomb how to stand up for one’s belief in the face of prejudice and ignorance even when faced with the possibility of being looked down upon and scorned. According to his character in this novel, he is the ideal moral guide and voice of conscience.