Dill's relationship with his father is very mysterious. Apparently his parents weren't very present to him but they did get him what ever he wanted. The thing though is that Dill lied about his father at the beginning of the book so what proved that what he said about his parents later on wasn't also a lie?
It's possible that Dill embellished stories about himself and his father to cope with feelings of inadequacy or to seek attention and validation from others. Dill's tendency to create elaborate stories may be a reflection of his desire for an escape from his reality and a way to feel more important or significant.
Dill has had multiple fathers and it is impossible to say their names for they are not known because of several reasons:
1. There have been numerous fathers.
2. Dill tends to lie a lot.
3. Harper Lee does not give an exact amount of fathers he has had.
In this chapter, I believe, we are told three things about Dill's father. First, he is taller than their father. Second, he has a pointed black beard. Finally, he is the president of the L and N Railroad.
Some new facts the Dill offers about his father is that he is tall and has a black beard. He also tells that his father is the president of L & N Railroad.
scout catches him on one lie about his father-
when he first came to maycomb in the beggining of the summer, he said he had a black beard
then in chapter 5 he said he didnt
cuz he likes it ups da booty!
Dill says that his father beats him, leading Scout to accuse him of lying because she knows that Dill's father is dead and he lives with his aunt.
Dill lies about his family to make himself seem more interesting and to cover up the fact that he feels neglected and unloved by his own family. He creates stories to make himself feel like he belongs and to gain attention and validation from others.
Jem tells Scout not to ask Dill about his father because it is a sensitive topic for Dill, and he doesn't want to make Dill uncomfortable or upset. Dill's father is absent from his life, and it is a painful subject for him to discuss.
Dill's father is a partner in a farming industry in the book To Kill a Mockingbird. He is quite distant from Dill, and their lack of a close relationship is noted in the story.
Dill tells Scout and Jem that his father is not around because he's a "mean" man who doesn't pay attention to him. Later in the story, it's revealed that his father actually works a lot and travels often for his job, causing Dill to feel neglected.
Dill Harris.
When Dill came from after Summer ended, he provided new info about his father. .His father was very tall .He had a black pointed beard .He was the president of the L and N Railroad.
The letter says that Dill has a new father and that he will be staying in Meridian with his family.
Dill's explanation almost lands him in trouble because he tends to exaggerate or make up stories to make himself sound more interesting or to impress others. This can lead to misunderstandings or getting caught in a lie, which can then create problems or distrust with those around him.
In the book it is quite clear that they don't, Jem more so than Scout. In the movie it is never really brought up, but it is made clear to the audience that Dill makes his stories up.
Dill tells a tall tale about his father being a "digger" who works at the "railroad yards." He claims that his father isn't around much and that he never wants to play with Dill, which is why he ran away to Maycomb.
Dill runs away because his new father and mother are not paying enough attention to him.