Theme Of Courage In To Kill A Mockingbird

We all have opportunities to display courage in our life, but if we actually do is our decision. Courage is being able to do what is right even if it can be hard. In the book Speak by Laurie Halle Anderson I found three different examples of courage. In this book Melinda Sordino, David Petrakis and Melinda, again all show courage.

Courage is a lacking aspect of modern society. Many people are self centered and greedy. This novel is different and special for it being a book about courage shown by people in a somewhat hard situation. Reflecting at myself, I’m sure I have shown less courage than any character in the book. I am sure that everybody would feel the same.

Courage, as defined by Collins Dictionary, is “the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid”. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee has created many characters who exhibit such courage, even in the face of adversity, and develops this into a major theme. Atticus Finch, Arthur Radley, and other members of the Finch household and Maycomb community, display amazing courage in the things they say, but more importantly in the way they act. These characters all contribute to the novel’s theme of showing courage through adversity.

"I learned that courage was not the absence fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear"- Nelson Mandela. In the book, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher, Sarah Brynes and Eric Calhoune had been friends for years. With them both being an outcast in their society, their bond is unbreakable. Sarah Byrnes has an abusive dad who she hides a big secret with. Sarah Byrnes being the strongest and most toughest person he has ever met, he has to uncover her secret that has her keeping quite in a hospital. In this book, many characters shows this courage. I'm going to be giving you three examples of how three different characters showed this courage.

In today's society, courage is defined as the ability to succeed without changing who we are as a person or what we believe in hoot courage, justice is weak and society is corrupt. In Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "To Kill a Mockingbird', courage is presented through the characters Atticus Finch and Mrs Henry Lafayette Dubose as they confront their issues and embrace life regardless of what others think. Harper Lee constructed her narrative during a time of prejudice and injustice against Black Americans; hence courage was vital to overcome the racial discrimination many faced Both Atticus and Mrs Dubose along with the crucial events in the novel teach Jean Louise Finch, as well as the audience, the significance of courage and create an understanding that courage exists in several forms, Courage is often seen as the physical bravery an individual can display in a fearful H ever, it is also when an individual knows there is no chance of winning, but continues to fight for what they believe in. Harper Lee constructs a masculine image of this type of courage through Atticus and his handling of the mad dog incident. When comparing Atticus to the other fathers in Maycomb, Jam and Scout think of him as old and feeble' though the mad dog occurrence reveals a side of him that had not yet been discovered by his children; that he was once the best marksman the town with the name of one shot Finch'. Heck Tate insists that Atticus should kill the diseased animal even though

Throughout history, there have been countless times whenre individuals have courageously fought for change and societal justice. For instance, Gandhi helped India gain their independence, even though the circumstances were extremely risky for him, and could have led to his arrest or even death. However, he continued to persevere through it all, and was able to accomplish great things for his country. Another example is Malala Yousafzai, who promoted the education of girls in her country. Despite the clear threat of the Taliban, she continued to fight hard for her cause. Courage can be defined in many different ways, such as the ability to persevere and accomplish something in a frightening or risky situation. Examples of courage can be seen all around the world. Without courageous people, society would not have been able to improve. Being courageous is difficult, and requires an abundance of dedication and perseverance. It also includes remaining strong, despite the challenges that may occur along the way.

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.

Strong individuals who show courage are the ones who make a strong community, and aim to demonstrate it even if it's a small action because it might still make a big difference

People who are courageous are able to achieve their goals, to stand up and to have their say in what is right and what is wrong. They might’ve made mistakes in life, but if they are willing to reach it, they will get up and try again, becoming stronger than ever at trying to pursue their goals.

In the book To Kill A Mockingbird shows us a theme of Courage . In the book To Kill A Mockingbird told through the eyes of Scout shows us life in Maycomb back in the 1930’s. When Tom Robinson was accused of raping a white woman named Mayella causing a lot of events in which the characters had to show courage in some shape or form to help the society become a whole. Atticus, Boo Radley and Jem show courage and created positive a change in their society.

Courage is not any ordinary feat. Courage is a battle won by the most ordinary or the most extraordinary of them all. People rarely see the faces of bravery and honor, but when they do, they see strong willed citizens with the everyday dream to prove that fighting isn’t just pointing a gun and pulling the trigger. In To Kill a Mockingbird, valor is implemented by standing tall when the weight of the world is on your shoulders; not backing down. In this novel, courage is displayed through the most quiet, the wisest, and the youngest characters.

“To kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee courage plays a big role, especially for Jem whom his father has taught him that courage is not “a man with a gun in his hand as stated in the book.” Atticus teaches Jem that having courage is being able to stand up for yourself if you made a mistake .Lee proved this when Atticus sent Jem back to apologize to Mrs.Dubose (pg.107). She also shows Jems courage when he stood up for his dad as stated in the book .Jem also proves his courage by going to read to Mrs.Dubose for a month for pulling out her plants as stated on page (109).

Courage or the act of being courageous is something that can depict if a person is being weak. This act ties into the classic tale when identifying the strength it took Sundiata to walk. Sundiata was at an age where other young boys were gathering objects for their mothers and he simply could not, due to the fact that he was unable to walk. However, “In a great effort he straightened up and was on his feet at one go, but the great bar of iron was twisted and had taken the form of a bow.” (Page 21) A boy who once couldn't walk was now walking. He who once had to depend on his mother can now be the one his mother depends on. Thus, “ When Sogolon saw her son standing she stood dumb for a moment, then suddenly she sang these words of thanks to god who had given her son the use of his legs”. (Page 21) Sogolon was so discouraged to the point where the sight of her son’s slow development became an embarrassment. She soon became joyful of the courage

It is a shame that I do not know a majority who possess the gift of courage. However, there is one person who I personally know who does possess it. His name his Juan Chavez, my father. For example, my father has been able to overcome his past experience of a loss of family members. When he was twelve years old, his parents and his grandmother died in a car accident; he was the only one to survive. Afterwards, he grew up with his aunt and uncle who did not give him a lot of attention. Nonetheless, this did not

In my life I need a lot of courage to do the things I do every day, It takes a lot of courage to just come to school every Monday and take that test I know I am not ready for yet. Although I may need a lot of courage every day, one example really pops in my mind when I think of courage in my life. My dad, My brother and myself were all traveling to Utah for a snowboarding trip, and up there in Utah, it is a lot different than it is in Vermont or upstate New York which is where I normally go. I have been snowboarding for many years and I have gotten a lot better than I used to be, but when my dad and said we were going to the highest point of the mountain, to go down double black diamonds, I got so much more nervous than I was before. Where