Answer

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the role of Atticus as a parent and citizen.

He is not just a man in the society but he is also parent, a single parent and citizen.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to consider how Atticus is a good parent and citizen.

2 – His relationships with others including his children

What is his relationship with his children like?

Why is this relationship important?

How does Atticus teach his children?

3 –The lessons he teaches his children

Select a few examples of when Atticus is important in the novel – what lessons does he teach the children?

How does he teach them?

Why are these lessons important?

4 – How he supports the community

Select a few examples of when Atticus is involved in the community and how he supports others including Tom Robinson

5 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion

How is Atticus a good parent and citizen?

Sum up your analysis of the character.

REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.