Even though people criticize Atticus for being a "nigger-lover" and they don't say it to his face, he doesn't treat them any differently he would normally would. He treats them with respect like he would treat any other human being. For example, Jem gets upset that Miss Maudie calls Atticus a "nigger-lover", Atticus hears this but still treats Miss Maudie in a civil way like a gentlemen.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the born gentleman is Atticus Finch. He is known for his strong moral character and sense of integrity, always striving to do what is right and just. Atticus serves as a role model for his children and the community, embodying the true meaning of being a gentleman.
He's not afraid to do it, it's just that Atticus told him not to
Here is a quote by Miss Maudie Atkinson from To Kill a Mockingbird, which defines a "mockingbird" quite well:"Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don't eat up people's gardens, don't nest in corncribs, they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That's why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Reading this you could say, figuratively, Atticus was indeed a mockingbird.
i don't know if this is exactly what yer looking for,buuut... "I can't say that i approave of everything he does,Maudie,but he's my brother and i just want to knwo when this will end." -Aunt Alexandria,Page 236
The conflict between Bob Ewell and Atticus in "To Kill a Mockingbird" mainly stems from Ewell's resentment towards Atticus for defending Tom Robinson in court. Ewell feels humiliated by the trial's outcome and takes his anger out on Atticus and his family. Atticus remains calm and tries to defuse the situation through his unwavering sense of justice and integrity.
Atticus responds by saying that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird because they do nothing but bring joy and music to the world. He explains to Jem that mockingbirds are innocent creatures and it is wrong to harm them.
Atticus is a good representation of a mockingbird because he never results to violence or ever loses his temper. At one point in the novel Atticus's house gets set on fire but it doesn't bother him at the slightest. Even when Bob Ewell spits in his face after the trial, Atticus just looks at him then carries on like nothing has happened. Mockingbirds just stay out of harms way and mind their own business never making a sound. Atticus is exactly the same but when it comes to the trial quite is impossible when your trying to defend a black man in Maycomb county.
At the end of "To Kill A Mockingbird," Scout is tucked in by Atticus. Readers can see Scout has matured in many ways since the start of the novel. After Boo Radley protects them from the violent Bob Ewell, who wanted to kill them, Scout realizes that she and Jem have been just as prejudicial toward Boo as the townspeople were against black people.
Well, honey, Atticus Finch was about 50 years old in "To Kill a Mockingbird," and his wife was a good bit younger. Now, I may not have a calculator on hand, but I reckon there's a decent age gap between them. Let's just say Atticus was old enough to have some gray hairs while his wife was still in her prime.
The mad dog symbolizes the destructive nature of racism in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Just as the dog poses a threat to the community, racism poses a threat to the town's peace and harmony. Atticus shooting the dog represents the need to confront and eliminate racism before it causes harm.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," when Sheriff Tate discusses the best way to handle men like Bob Ewell, he refers to the incident when Atticus shot the rabid dog. Tate suggests that sometimes it is necessary for someone else to step in and take action, just as Atticus did with the dog, in order to protect the community.
"Why reasonable people go stark raving mad when anything involving a negro comes up, something I don't pretend to understand... I just hope Jem and Scout come to me for answers instead of listening to this town" - Atticus Finch (To kill a Mockingbird)