Atticus Finch
Lawyer
In the beginning of Chapter 23 in "To Kill a Mockingbird," the children are worried about their father, Atticus, who has been gone all day and has not returned home. They fear something bad might have happened to him because of the tense situation in town regarding Tom Robinson's case.
Atticus Finch is a lawyer in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Calpurnia delivered a message to Atticus during the trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She informed him that his children, Scout and Jem, were missing and had snuck into the courthouse.
Calpurnia (the Finches' housekeeper) brings a note telling Atticus that Scout and Jem are missing. Soon after, however, Mr. Underwood tells Atticus that the children are in the courtroom in the colored balcony.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," it is Boo Radley who walks down the middle aisle and leaves a note for Atticus. He does this as a gesture of gratitude towards Atticus for defending his children, Scout and Jem.
Atticus allowed the children to shoot tin cans with their air rifles.
Heck Tate is ready with a shotgun in case the boys trouble Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Heck Tate is the sheriff of Maycomb and he keeps a vigilant eye on the situation.
The word mockingbird is mentioned in Chapter 10 of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." There, Atticus Finch tells his children that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they only bring joy and music to the world without harming anyone.
Atticus' parenting style in "To Kill a Mockingbird" can be described as compassionate, fair, and focused on teaching his children important values such as empathy, integrity, and courage. He encourages his children to think for themselves and to stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.
Alexandra Finch is Atticus Finch's sister in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is the children's aunt and comes to live with Atticus and his children, Scout and Jem, to provide a female influence in their lives. Alexandra is depicted as a traditional and strict woman who often clashes with Atticus's more liberal parenting style.