In To Kill a Mockingbird what do the kids find out about their father?

At the beginning of Chapter 10, Scout gripes about how her father does nothing interesting or special. She says that Atticus is old, nearly blind, and does nothing that could possibly "arouse the admiration of anyone." (Lee 118) When Scout compares him to her classmate's parents, who hunt and play poker, she says that all Atticus ever does is sit in the livingroom and read. Later on in the chapter, a rabid dog named Tim...

At the beginning of Chapter 10, Scout gripes about how her father does nothing interesting or special. She says that Atticus is old, nearly blind, and does nothing that could possibly "arouse the admiration of anyone." (Lee 118) When Scout compares him to her classmate's parents, who hunt and play poker, she says that all Atticus ever does is sit in the livingroom and read. Later on in the chapter, a rabid dog named Tim Johnson is staggering through the streets of Maycomb. Sheriff Taylor gives his gun to Atticus, and Atticus kills Tim Johnson in one shot. Jem and Scout are awestruck at their father's ability. Miss Maudie tells the children that Atticus' nickname growing up was "Ol' One-Shot Finch." (Lee 129) The children are shocked to find out that their father was the "deadest shot in Maycomb County." After finding out about their father's ability, Scout tells Jem that she can't wait to brag about Atticus to her friends at school. Jem tells Scout not to say anything because if Atticus wanted the children to know his talent, he would have told them. Atticus is a humble man who felt that his marksmanship ability was a God-given.