In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and in Chaim Potok's The Chosen there are many godly characters. In The Chosen Mr. Saunders is a devout rabbi. While this may make it seem like he is the very godly, Atticus Finch, in To Kill a Mockingbird, is very godly as well. Being a godly person is not just about outwardly things, it is about actions. Reb Saunders clearly displays his devotion to god in the way he dresses and in his occupation, Atticus, on the other hand, displays his godliness in his actions. Thus, Atticus is the more godly man because actions are a better reflection of a man's character than exterior things. Atticus reflects God in his interactions with his children, in the way he treats everyone, and in the way he acts with his siblings.
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This simple statement means a lot, it means that he has to punish his kids, it means that he has to make them do things they do not want to, and it means that they will be mad at him sometimes. Atticus loves his children enough to do all these things. When Scout did not want to go to school, Atticus took the time to explain to her why she needed to go and then made her do it. Atticus did not ever get angry with his children, even when they were being very naughty. This calmness and love towards children mimics how Jesus acted towards children very well.
Atticus is respectful to everyone, even when he disagrees with them. When most lawyers argue their court cases they can be quite mean. They do anything and everything they can to get the verdict they want. While Atticus still argues his case and does everything he can to persuade the jury in his favor, he does it with kindness and respect. He does not yell at the witnesses or try to intimidate them in any other way. Atticus acts the same in the courtroom as he does everywhere else. Whenever Scout or Jem is talking badly about someone, he does not tolerate it. The way Atticus acts with everyone is very
This simple statement means a lot, it means that he has to punish his kids, it means that he has to make them do things they do not want to, and it means that they will be mad at him sometimes. Atticus loves his children enough to do all these things. When Scout did not want to go to school, Atticus took the time to explain to her why she needed to go and then made her do it. Atticus did not ever get angry with his children, even when they were being very naughty. This calmness and love towards children mimics how Jesus acted towards children very well.
Atticus is respectful to everyone, even when he disagrees with them. When most lawyers argue their court cases they can be quite mean. They do anything and everything they can to get the verdict they want. While Atticus still argues his case and does everything he can to persuade the jury in his favor, he does it with kindness and respect. He does not yell at the witnesses or try to intimidate them in any other way. Atticus acts the same in the courtroom as he does everywhere else. Whenever Scout or Jem is talking badly about someone, he does not tolerate it. The way Atticus acts with everyone is very