Atticus Finch Real Courage

In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee gives us the character Atticus Finch to give us an example of what courage is through symbolism, pathos, and irony. In this analysis I will talk about about how Atticus’s actions and words all seem to try to teach us something, and that something is courage. We can see the biggest example of Atticus’s courage when he has to talk about Tom Robinson’s case or when he talked to the kids about what Mrs. Dubose was trying to do before her death. Atticus’s courage is the type that allows him to do what he thinks is right even if people don’t agree with him or if it seems hopeless to try. Atticus is also seen trying to pass down his courage and wisdom to his kids throughout the story.

Everyone has the potential for courage, however, not everyone takes advantage of it. Imagine the nerd taking advantage of talking to the pretty girl in the lunch-room and compare it to not taking the chance. Similarly, in Harper Lee’s story,”To Kill a Mockingbird”, characters employ their wits in order to overcome adversity. Frankly, when used, courage can help with the impossible.

In To Kill a Mockingbird courage does not concern winning or losing, but instead is revealed through fighting for what is right, no matter the consequences. Atticus explains this well when he says, “when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see through no matter what” (Chapter ). The novel contains many acts of courage such as Jem protecting his family, Atticus and his determination for justice and Ms Dubose's fight against her morphine

In the historical fiction novel, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, character Atticus defines courage as, “When you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” (149). In other words, courage is when something that have consequences is overcome and done. By looking at the actions of Atticus, Calpurnia, and Dolphus Raymond, one can see they are courageous by the way the deal with challenges in their lives regarding segregation.

On pg. 112 Lee writes,”to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.” When we read this Atticus shows Jem that courage isn’t shown by the weapon you carry but instead, by the way you act in dire situations. One can begin to ponder on Atticus means because earlier Atticus puts down an dog by the name of Tom Johnson with a gun. At the same time however Atticus is defending an african american which would bring light to what he said to Jem.

Being a hero is something most citizens dream of becoming, but most are not ready for the responsibility. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch the father of the narrator shows true signs of being a hero. Atticus demonstrates three major points of potent qualities of being a hero. The first of these points being courage. By standing up to Bob Ewell, the main opponent of the novel Atticus shows the his courage to face great opponents. “It was Miss Stephanie’s pleasure to tell us: this morning Mr. Bob Ewell stopped Atticus on the post office corner, spat in his face, and told him he’d get him if it took the rest of his life. “I wish Bob Ewell wouldn’t chew tobacco,” was all Atticus ever talked about it,” (Lee, 247-248). Atticus clearly

In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, courage is displayed in many different forms. Most people think of courage as fighting in a war and risking your life. However, courage can mean many different things, as it does in this award winning novel. There is a point in the book where Atticus is talking to Jem about courage. Atticus starts saying that he wants his son “to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.”[pg.149]. Atticus is trying to tell Jem that there are many different kinds of courage. Courage is shown in this novel as doing something you would rather not do or something that takes risk. Scout had to show courage on her first day of school, Jem had to show courage to go get his pants from the fence when he was running from the Radley house, and there are many more instances.

An example of courage is if you understand you will be in danger whether or not that is physical or mental you still go on and you see it through no amount what. According to Atticus Finch, an honest advocate in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. "Real courage" is if you action for what is appropriate behindhand of whether you win or lose. Atticus fits into the category of what real courage is and demonstrates it several times throughout the novel.

Atticus is a very brave guy throughout the novel. He is defending a black man In a rather prejudice town and after what he hears from the fellow residents of Maycomb he still defends Tom. When Bob Ewell threatens me Atticus’ kids and even him he doesn't go tell the sherif or walk away he stands up for them. Bob says “he'd get them” which is ironic because he got himself. When a mob comes to where Atticus is discussing the trial with Tom Robison a mob of people come. Atticus stands up and puts himself between the mob and Tom, and this is very brave because I don't care how strong or well Atticus can fight a mob of people will surely take him down. Like farther like son Jem is a courageous kid.

Sophie Turner, a famous actress, once said: “To me, bravery is to stand up for what you believe in”. This quote reveals that true courage is when you keep on trying even when you are fighting a losing battle. This relates to the message of the story, To Kill A Mockingbird, because during the time the story took place, it wasn’t easy to treat a person by their actions instead of their appearance or race without being considered a disgrace to their kind. An examination of Atticus, Mrs. Dubose, and Tom Robinson reveals that they are brave because they keep persevering to achieve their goals even when it’s much easier just to give up.

Finch. That shows he is courageous because he does not back down, he stood there and dd not move. It would be easy for Atticus to back down and the mob would kill Tom, but Atticus believes everybody should be treated equally. Therefore Atticus stands there in front of the door and does not move, which keeps the mob out of the jail. He is courageous by doing that because he went through all that alone. Atticus shows his bravery when the mad dog comes into town. Atticus knew he needed to face his fears and protect his town. On page Blank Scout says “With movements so swift they seemed simultaneous. Atticus’s hand yanked a ball tip lever as he brought the gun to his shoulder.” That shows that Atticus faced his fears and shot the dog. It takes a lot of courage to face your fear. He was courageous when he stood up to the mob members. I also take a lot of courage to face your fear and do something that you have not done in several years. That shows Atticus is courageous and will do anything, and everything to keep his town and its people

*Courage, it is when you push yourself to do the thing that you are most afraid to do. It is when you continue on despite what troubles or difficulties you face throughout your way and endure the uncertainties that come along. And according to Atticus Finch, one of the main characters in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird written by Harper Lee, courage is not a man with a gun. Courage is “when you know you’re licked before you began but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what” (Lee 149). *Atticus Finch is a courageous man and he proves how courage is an important part in living our lives and moving forward. Atticus is a great example of what courage really is and he demonstrates that throughout many different events in the novel. Atticus demostrates true courage through events like protecting Tom Robinson from the angry mob, shooting the mad dog, raising his 2 kids Scout and Jem by himself, and when he defends Tom Robinson in trial.

Courage is an incredibly prevalent concept in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Scout Finch observes bravery around her every day in the physiognomy of her father Atticus, the daring actions of her brother Jem and through her own actions; regardless of whether or not she realizes their courageous impact in the moment. Surrounded by small town ideals and a limited society, Scout and her family’s bravery strikes a shocking disparity to the majority of the populace of Maycomb County. Raised by Atticus, a man of intense determination and courage, especially when it comes to upholding his moral values, Scout observes and learns the impact of brave actions and develops an understanding for what it truly means to be courageous.

“I want you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand.” (ch.11), Atticus Finch expresses what he believes is real courage through exploring a variety of significant categories, as it is one of the most important notions of To Kill a Mockingbird. These are intertwined with seemingly unrelated notions such as injustice and growing up, which are all recurring themes in Lee’s novel. As the reader is exposed to the complexities of the plot, Lee conveys that there are instances

Courage is more than just a gun. In the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, courage is shown in more ways than shooting a rabid dog. During the 1930’s of Maycomb County, courage is seen by taking on a trial that seems useless. It is seen by a woman who gave up the much needed approval of the town to support her brother. It is seen by the willpower of a dying woman to make a change. Atticus Finch, Aunt Alexandra and Ms. Dubose show true courage by doing things that others wouldn’t, even when it was the harder path to take.