Atticus’s loving nature is sprouted through his humility and faith in God. This novel exhibits many parts where Atticus shows his humility and approaches situations just as God would have done. A strong example of when Atticus presents his humbleness and belief in God is when he is approached by Bob Ewell, the person Atticus is trying to prove guilty with the Tom Robinson case. “Mr. Ewell approached him, cursing him, spat on him, and threatened to kill him….Atticus didn’t bat an eye, just took out his handkerchief and wiped his face and stood there…Atticus’s peaceful reaction…put his hands in his pockets and strolled on…” (pg., 291). Atticus’s counter reaction of being spat on the face is remarkable, he “just took out his handkerchief and …show more content…
This is similarly to what Jesus has told us to do through the gospel, “If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” (New international version, Matthew 5:39). Another point that is visible through this quote is, “Atticus peaceful reaction”. It is clear that Atticus has a great amount of self-control. Normally a person would scream or spit back at their attacker, but Atticus does not sink to Bob’s level, even though Atticus knows Bob is a coward. Atticus uses his humility and remains calm. Harper Lee also shows Atticus’s humility, when the rabid dog was on its way to attack Maycomb and Atticus shot it using his astonishing hidden marksmen skills. The following conversation between Atticus, Ms. Maudie, Heck Tate and the children is a very significant part to show that Atticus is extremely …show more content…
Out of Ms. Maudie’s statement, “People in their right minds never take pride in their talents” we see that Atticus’s neighbours understand and support his views and morals as well. Atticus lives to help others and shows equality wherever it is need. In these few lines it is shown that Atticus does not want anyone to think that he is better or more valued than others. Another example in this novel that presents Atticus’s humble roots, is a statement he uses to explain to his daughter, Scout, why he is defending Tom Robinson. “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win.”(pg., 101). This is a very famous line in the novel mainly because, using the part of the line, “we were licked a hundred years before” Atticus shows Scout that the First Purchase community has been made fun of, and given no respect or seriousness starting from a very long time ago. It is time that people finally do give them the dignity that they deserve. This quote also shows that Atticus has no problem in losing. He shows his daughter that as long as they at least try to win and bring nonetheless a little justice to the Negros, it still is a big step in humankind and there is “no reason for us not to try to win.” Atticus tries to use is