To Kill A Mockingbird Character Analysis

An event in the novel in which courage is displayed is when Mrs Dubose fights to overcome her morphine addiction. Her decision to quit morphine despite the pain it would cause her to do what she thought was the right thing to do was very brave of her. "when you’re as sick as she was, it’s all right to take anything to make it easier, but it wasn’t all right for her”. This quote demonstrates Mrs Dubose’s determination to stay true to her beliefs and achieve her goal. Nobody would have judged her for continuing her use of the drug but she felt that she had to and so did what conformed to her moral standards. Mrs Dubose was a Christian and believed in heaven and when she arrived there she wanted to be free from sin. This incident in the book is a great learning point for both Jem and Scout as it shows them that although courage is not always obvious doesn't mean it isn't important. Mrs Dubose didn’t have to stop to taking morphine, but chose to and her dedication to see it through to the end is a good way for Lee to portray

Courage is defined as "the quality of mind or spirit enabling one to meet danger or opposition with fearlessness." According to Atticus Finch, one of the main characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, "Courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." (pg.121). Harper Lee clearly portrays the theme of courage in her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. One likes to think of a hero, as strong, brave, and meeting all challenges head on. All the characters in this book have a different view as to what courage

From her front porch, Jem just sees her as a bitter old lady however, once he gets close up to her he realizes what bad condition she is in and how frail she is. The fact that Jem does not know about Mrs. Dubose’s illness also shows her courage because she is fighting her horrible illness without the support of her community. After Mrs. Dubose dies, Atticus reveals that Mrs. Dubose wanted to die free and that she is the bravest person he has ever known. During a conversation between Atticus and Jem, Atticus says “I wanted you to see what real courage is... It’s when you know you’re licked but you begin anyway...

Courage is shown by different characters in varying ways throughout the novel. These characters are Jem, Boo Radley, Mrs. Dubose and Atticus. Jem shows a small amount of courage when Atticus decides to face a lynch mob. Jem understands who they are and what they want to do, but he still refuses to go home and remains to defend his father. Boo Radley also shows courage by putting all his fears of the outside world behind him to save Jem and Scout's lives.

It took an unimaginable amount of courage for Atticus to take the Tom Robinson case knowing he and his children would be harassed by all the other townspeople. For instance, when “My folks said your daddy was a disgrace an' that nigger oughta hang from the water tank” (105). Also, Atticus knew he had a very low chance of succeeding in winning the case, but he took it anyways. He knows the town will think differently about him solely because he is defending a black man. He also knows that his children will be shown a lot of hatred. Even knowing this, Atticus takes the case and tries his best. Not only did he know he would take hatred, he also knew he would lose. But, he knew this case would define who he was “every lawyer gets at least one case in his lifetime that affects him personally”(96). While talking to the Judge he knows that he will most likely not win, but that does not change his mind. He knows just because Tom Robinson is black that he will not win. The Jury will see the white man who claims his white daughter was raped and believe him with no doubt. No matter what Atticus says to try to change the jury’s mind, he knows he can only try his best. To summarize, Atticus shows courage knowing not only that the town would hate him, but also that he would lose the

Courage within Atticus is not restrained to his professional life, but also evident in his family life.  It is hard for Atticus to raise his children without a wife, and to face the constant family ridicule.  At one point the reader is convinced Atticus has lost his courage, and has succumbed to the clutched of Aunt Alexandra, her opinions.  However, as the scene progresses the reader is further exposed to the courage of Atticus and his decision to

The definition of courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. To Kill A Mockingbird is set in Macomb County is the 1930´s. The book in narrated by scout, but some other major characters include Atticus and ¨boo¨. Across this book, these three characters find their own meaning of courage. As a reader, we get to see what they do to show courage, and the sacrifices they make to get there. Throughout To Kill A Mockingbird courage is shown as doing something even when consequences await. In To Kill A Mockingbird Scout, Atticus, and ¨Boo¨ Radley display courage.

Courage is "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty."Atticus finch a character in TKAM says, "Courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." (Page 124) Courage is a huge theme in this book and its used in the whole book with all the characters

In order to survive in this world, one must have enough courage to clarify things in life and make them appear easier. Courage is what makes us individuals different from others. It shows in what we believe and the power of belief over will. There is no courage without risk but courage can be fearful. With courage we can stand up for what we believe is right or wrong. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch , Link Deas and Mrs. Dubose show courage in different ways. Atticus shows his courage by taking Tom Robinson's case and defending him. Link Deas shows his courageously and bravely by standing up for Tom Robinson. Also Mrs.Dubose shows her courage by trying to stop being addicted to Morphine before dieing. Each individual that

Courage is strength. Courage is honesty. Courage is standing one’s ground no matter what. Courage is standing up for others. In Harper Lee’s classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem Finch, along with their father Atticus, live in Maycomb County, a small, mainly racist town in Alabama during the Great Depression. The Finch family’s neighbor, Mrs. Dubose, and Atticus display acts of personal courage in the story. Specifically, Mrs. Dubose displays courage in her honesty and strength, and Atticus displays courage in his responses to racism based threats and keeping others safe.

While Mrs. Dubose is only present for a small period of time within the book, she embodies moral courage so much that she is idolized by Atticus. Despite being in her last years of life, Mrs. Dubose was determined to quit her morphine addiction before death, a daunting task that she accomplished. Using Mrs. Dubose as an example, Atticus teaches Jem and Scout that she is “what real courage is” not “a man with a gun in his hand”(pg.112). In addition, Atticus further explains that “beginning when you’re liched anyways” is what makes an action, like Mrs. Dubose’s, courageous (Lee pg.112). Considering that Mrs. Dubose began and accomplished a goal in her dying years purely out of self-respect and her own moral standards, she is easily a prime example of moral

In spite of letting Scout and Jem think that courage is something that is physical like a battle, causing great hardship, Atticus explains to his kids that there is more to real courage than just what it is said to be stereotypically. One of the most significant examples of courage was Mrs. Dubose, who was a morphine addict, struggling to stay alive. She was battling death face to face. Even though she knew she would lose one day, she fought through it. In spite of Mrs. Dubose’s addiction, she was very courageous as Atticus explained “...instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what...she was the bravest person I ever knew.” (Lee 149) Another example of courage demonstrated in the novel is Atticus. Atticus was not a man to hide behind a gun. He felt like it was cowardly to hide behind something, and that real courage was a battle fought face to face. Atticus believes everyone should have a fair chance and equal justice in court. Even an African American man, which in the 1930’s showing equality in different races was frowned upon and shameful in society. Atticus knows that defending Tom Robinson, the African American man, was dangerous. The lynching mob that was after Tom Robinson could have hurt Atticus to get to Tom, and Atticus knew that a majority of the town of Maycomb

While facing a long lasting fight with her addiction to morphine, Ms Dubose’s effort to kick this habit reveals her true fortitude during a dark time for her. Atticus is one of the only characters who acknowledges this bravery as he tries to show Jem “what real courage is.” Once again Atticus attempts to teach the Children the importance of perseverance, not the traditional, masculine and southern idea of bravery. Lee’s inclusion of Ms Dubose’s courage is also critical of the stereotypes during the civil rights movement. After being introduced as a horrible witch like figure, Ms Dubose is eventually seen as the “bravest person [Atticus] ever knew.”

Nelson Mandela, politician, and philanthropist, and president of South Africa for five years, once stated, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” In the story To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee many of the characters courageously face circumstances that normally people would cower and back away from. People should stand up for what they know is right and sometimes do things that require audacity to do. Whether the people stand up for someone they know or something they know they need to remain strong. Even though multiple people displayed bravery, three key characters stood out. Many different qualities and people present themselves throughout the book, but the courage demonstrated by Atticus, Mrs. Dubose, and Jem sticks out the most.

“Its when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what” - Atticus Finch. Courage in Atticus ways shows Jem to do anything he can to be the best man he can be even if it hurts people or doesn’t. Jem protects his loved ones from good and bad no matter who, in good or bad timings and showing that he is becoming the man that Atticus calls a courage man. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee has Jem do all these things even standing up to Atticus at times.