“'The only thing that doesn't respect the rule of the majority is a person's conscience,'” (140). This little slice of wisdom was spoken by a man many consider to be the best fictional dad in the world, Atticus Finch. Both in and out of his literary world, Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus is admired by adults and children alike. Some of the reasons why so many people think Atticus is a good parent are that he is stoic and level-headed, listens to his children, and has good morals that he instills in his children and follows in everyday life. Atticus is well known in the modern era for being a calm, stoic, and unwavering figure, regardless of the situation. Even as he watches Miss Maudie's house burn, he simply stands there, as if he "might be watching a football game" (94). His manner not only shows others present that he is an unconsciously strong male role model, but also calms the atmosphere of the entire street, even if only to a small extent. This describes his status as a good father because he provides his children with someone to look to in a crisis. Atticus proves himself to be a worthy role model when Jem uses his unflappable likeness to assure Scout that all will be well: "'Don't worry, Scout, it's not time to worry yet,' said Jem, ... 'look there, [ Atticus is] not worried yet'” (94). This is significant because it also teaches the children to follow in Atticus' footsteps and be more placid and less temperamental. These quotes also illustrate how much authority Atticus has over Scout and Jem's decisions and actions Atticus's seemingly eternal state of serenity not only sets a good example for his children, but also makes him a subconscious leader for the rest of the town to do his job, get on with life, and not let them think they have won as he continues to do his job and fight for what is right, Atticus wants Scout to change his outlook on life to be less violent and, in a way, follow in his footsteps what Atticus does, he still lives by his morals and passes them on to his children. In Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch faces a lot of criticism and scrutiny from people for his actions. around him. Through it all, Atticus maintains his personal values ​​as he raises his two sons and tries to instill those morals in them while teaching them to bravely face the taunts they receive from others. These qualities, as well as his sense of stoicism and focus, earn Atticus Finch his place in the Father Hall of Fame..