I agree that these two incidents are supposed to show
Atticus' character. In each instance, the quality that is most prevalent is Atticus'
quiet sense of courage.
He faces the dog and is completely
calm. He steps up without the confidence of his children and accomplishes exactly what
he plans to do.
Both the children are afraid of Mrs.
Dubose. Atticus however, is not. He treats her with the same calm yet deliberate
attitude that he faced the mad dog. He knows exactly what to do and is confident in the
outcome.
For both the children, these are moments of
witnessing a side of their father that they 1) do not understand, 2) do not wholly trust
at first and 3) allow to boost their confidence and respect in
him.
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