Why do the children call their father Atticus instead of Dad in To Kill A Mockingbird?

Answer 1

Well, honey, those kids call their father Atticus because it's a sign of respect for the man. Atticus Finch is no ordinary dad - he's a lawyer, a moral compass, and an all-around badass. "Dad" just doesn't cut it for a guy like him.

Answer 2

The children, Scout and Jem, call their father Atticus instead of Dad as a sign of respect. Atticus Finch is portrayed as a wise and principled character who is held in high regard by his children. By addressing him by his first name, they are symbolically placing him on a pedestal and recognizing his authority and moral integrity. This choice also reflects the unique and more formal relationship they have with their father compared to other children in the novel.

Answer 3

Atticus, unlike other fathers, didnt go hunting or fishing, so they were ashamed that he didnt do thing like his father did, so when they found out that he was the best shooter in Maycomb they were proud.

Answer 4

No one is entirely sure, but I believe that it may be because his relationship with his children is more representative as a lawyer than a father. For instance, when Jem and Scout play the 'Radley Game', Atticus suspects that they are playing but he isn't entirely sure because he hasn't got evidence to accuse them of playing so he can tell his children off. This shows that he lives his life as if life to him is like a 'court case'.

Answer 5

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," the children, Scout and Jem, call their father Atticus instead of Dad to show respect and formality. Atticus is a moral and upstanding figure in their lives, and using his first name adds a sense of reverence for his wisdom and guidance.