Why does Scout and Jem call Atticus by his name instead of dad?

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Aydan Oliver

14 June, 14:43

Why does Scout and Jem call Atticus by his name instead of dad?

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Abdullah Mora · Answer 1

Scout and Jem are more formal with their father and find it more appropriate to call him by his first name. Scout mentions that she has a courteous father but he is sometimes distant.

Elliot Ho · Answer 2

So it and Jem call Atticus by his name, instead of dad, because it is a sign of respect, they refer to be more formal with their father and it shows that Atticus and his children view each other as equal to each other.