Courage is defined as “metal or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.” In Harper Lee’s To Kill a mockingbird, Scout Finch retells her nostalgic childhood in which her lawyer father decided to defend a black man during the great depression where racism was still very evident in the south. Courage was portrayed by multiple different characters throughout the story. Many unexpected characters show acts of courage in Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Courage was well portrayed by Atticus going to the jail to protect tom Robinson, Boo Radley saving Scout and Jem and Mrs.Dubose overcoming her morphine addiction.
Atticus protecting Tom Robinson in jail is an example of an unexpected courageous act. Atticus setting …show more content…
Atticus went that night to defend a coloured man even though society did not approve of his choices and views on coloured people. “Get some sleep Tom. They won’t bother you anymore.” Relived to say this, Atticus was a man well aware of his moral compass and had the strength to stand up for what he believed was right. Although defending a coloured man was a risky choice during the 1930’s especially for a white lawyer and a single father of 2. Furthermore, Atticus shows courage through his adaptation in unexpected situations. …show more content…
Even though Mrs. Dubose was in a fatal medical condition she decided to overcome her morphine addiction anyway. “She said she was going to leave this world be holden to nothing and nobody.” Referring to her morphine addiction she shows her moral stability is strong enough to gamble a hopeful outcome overcoming her addiction. It was courageous and extraordinary for a woman of terrible condition to make such a self righteous decision. Mrs. Dubose also fought a hard battle but never gave up. “Her head moved slowly from side to side. From time to time she would open her mouth wide, and I could see her tongue undulate faintly.” Here is scouts description of Mrs. Dubose’s troubles during her battle. It is evident that Mrs. Dubose persevered displaying a strong example of mental strength proving her courage. Moreover, Mrs. Dubose was able to reach out for help from other about her uncomfortable situation. “’She had Jessie fix you this box-’ Atticus reached down and picked up the candy box. He handed it to Jem.” Jem had read to Mrs.Dubose for over a month, unaware that his reading was a way of distraction for Mrs.Dubose from her addiction. He was given this box when she passed to show her gratitude, inside the box contained a white Camellia flower symbolising the innocence and freedom she once had in her life. It was unforeseen and brave and of Mrs.Dubose to ask Jem for help to begin
Atticus protecting Tom Robinson in jail is an example of an unexpected courageous act. Atticus setting …show more content…
Atticus went that night to defend a coloured man even though society did not approve of his choices and views on coloured people. “Get some sleep Tom. They won’t bother you anymore.” Relived to say this, Atticus was a man well aware of his moral compass and had the strength to stand up for what he believed was right. Although defending a coloured man was a risky choice during the 1930’s especially for a white lawyer and a single father of 2. Furthermore, Atticus shows courage through his adaptation in unexpected situations. …show more content…
Even though Mrs. Dubose was in a fatal medical condition she decided to overcome her morphine addiction anyway. “She said she was going to leave this world be holden to nothing and nobody.” Referring to her morphine addiction she shows her moral stability is strong enough to gamble a hopeful outcome overcoming her addiction. It was courageous and extraordinary for a woman of terrible condition to make such a self righteous decision. Mrs. Dubose also fought a hard battle but never gave up. “Her head moved slowly from side to side. From time to time she would open her mouth wide, and I could see her tongue undulate faintly.” Here is scouts description of Mrs. Dubose’s troubles during her battle. It is evident that Mrs. Dubose persevered displaying a strong example of mental strength proving her courage. Moreover, Mrs. Dubose was able to reach out for help from other about her uncomfortable situation. “’She had Jessie fix you this box-’ Atticus reached down and picked up the candy box. He handed it to Jem.” Jem had read to Mrs.Dubose for over a month, unaware that his reading was a way of distraction for Mrs.Dubose from her addiction. He was given this box when she passed to show her gratitude, inside the box contained a white Camellia flower symbolising the innocence and freedom she once had in her life. It was unforeseen and brave and of Mrs.Dubose to ask Jem for help to begin