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In 1960, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was published. It is a story about
growing up, human dignity and prejudgment. It is a story about courage. Courage is
mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
The theme of courage is embodied in the characters of the novel. Courage is apparent in
Atticus, Boo, and Jem. Throughout the novel, the actions and feelings these characters
exhibit shows the true meaning of courage.
Atticus Finch is a studious man with a sense of morality that no other character in
the book comes close to matching. Atticus’ behavior is governed by reason, morals and
values- not cheap popularity. In the novel, Atticus takes on the Tom Robinson case.
When asked about the reason he takes on this case, Atticus simply relies, “But do you
think I could face my children otherwise?” This is truly an act of admirable courage
because he goes against all odds of the prejudice town and takes on this case. Atticus is
harassed and tormented by the town for taking on the case. Yet he would rather be
taunted than to go against his morals. This is courageous of him bec
. . .
“I wanted you to see what real courage is instead of the idea that courage is a man
with a gun in his hand. Dubose and go against society’s dominant views. The characters in the novel face numerous conflicts, and with time, conflicts
become more serious. Jem went against those ideas and took on his own
opinions. Atticus shoots Tim Johnson- a “mad dog”
with rabies. ” Boo is
able to ignore such rumors and carry on.
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this is to kill a moking bird which i particularly like as a novel. Dubose’s camellias, just as he is forced to
strengthen his courage against the town. Though Atticus, Boo and Jem display courage, they are not the only characters
to do so. ”
Atticus acknowledges this as courage. Its when you known your licked before you begin but you
begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. Atticus places his own life in danger in order to protect the lives of others. ause he performs this
courageous act and expects nothing in return. All of the people around Jem constantly plague him with the idea that
black people are bad and sinful. When Bob Ewell attempts to make an attack
on the children, Boo rushes in to save their lives.
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