The Philosophical position of Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." This quotation by Epictetus, a great Stoic of his time, describes Atticus Finch's reasoning during the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Atticus, the single father of two children, Jean Louise Finch (Scout) and Jeremy Atticus Finch (Jem), is a strictly static character whose strong views and sound judgment shape his relationship with them. The relationship between …

…en do what they must do in order to make the right decision. As the parent of Jem and Scout, everything Atticus does has a direct impact on his children and everything he does strengthens the relationship between him and his children. Stoics are courageous, honorable people, and Atticus finch fits that definition like a glove. The relationship between Atticus and the children, the philosophical basis of which Atticus controls, is therefore stoic in nature.