Comments on: Lessons in Manliness from Atticus Finch

By: Karyn

Karyn — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:20:33 +0000

Ok, I’m a lady, and by rights probably even shouldn’t be on this website, haha. But I found it through your “how to iron a dress shirt” post and got hooked.

I just wanted to mention that another great “real manly man” movie starring Gregory Peck is “The Big Country.” It’s a wonderful portrayal of what a man should be – not some rough and tumble hot shot, but a thought-driven, gentle man with a strong moral compass.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:12:16 +0000

I have loved this movie since I first saw it at the age of 8, and the book when I first read it soon after. Your article is so well written-and says it all. A ‘hero” doesn’t need to sit ‘tall in the saddle’, carry a gun-a bullwhip or other weapon, he doesn’t need to talk tough while clenching a matchstick in his teeth, travel to the far reaches of space-or into the center of the earth. A true hero is Atticus-a quiet man of dignity and strength, who remains true to himself, cares for his community and neighbors and most important loves his children unconditionally, guides them gently through difficulties and gives to them his wonderful brand of wisdom and morals. AFI chose the PERFECT ‘greatest movie hero of all time’.

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:58:28 +0000

Thank you for the article, I really enjoyed it!

By: eric

eric — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:19:09 +0000

Thanks :) Enjoyed this post!

By: jordan

jordan — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:17:49 +0000

i loved your article, it helped me on my english paper…. but just one thing the title i think it would suit the article if it was named Lessons on how to be human from Atticus Finch

By: Gwen

Gwen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:10:34 +0000

Brett and Kate,
Yours is a beautiful essay. “To Kill A Mockingbird” has long been my favorite novel. I used it for the basis of my master’s project and my copy is dog-eared from re-reads over the years. Harper Lee really captured a human ideal in Atticus.
I have only one issue with your piece and that is its title. I’d maintain that “Lessons in Humanity from Atticus Finch” would better capture its essence.
As the mother of four (three girls and one boy), I’d like all four of my children to emulate Atticus. And as a mother, I aspire to his qualities as a parent, not just a father.”Manliness” unnecessarily limits your insight and those of Harper Lee.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:44:07 +0000

My lit class is reading To Kill a Mockingbird right now. I spent time just this morning making some notes about Atticus Finch’s character. Very powerful. I’d like your permission to use your post in my lit class.

We’re also reading The Old Man and the Sea in the spring. I’ll have to read that post soon!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:16:33 +0000

Great post. I love Atticus Finch. He reminds me of my father and is someone I aspire to emulate in my law practice. Thank you.

By: caleb foster

caleb foster — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:56:33 +0000

thank you so much for this. it really helps me with my school work. Atticus was one of the best people in the story and i really wish i knew someone like him

By: Sonia Gasti

Sonia Gasti — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:28:08 +0000

Thank you for reminding us why Atticus Finch will be forever in our hearts.