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The definition of courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. Courage is shown many times throughout the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. During the time in the book it is hard for some families because of socials classes. To really be courageous, someone has to go against the norm. In the novel, Tom Robinson, Atticus, and Boo Radley are all courageous people and it is shown through their actions. Each of these people try and help people even if it is not what the town wants, they do what they think is best no matter the consequences.
Tom Robinson is a brave person for multiple reasons. He is a black person and he is accused of raping a white women. All Tom wants to do is help people out, like Mayella. She …show more content…
The novel revealed what Atticus’ definition of courage is. He tells his kids, “It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do" (Lee 149). A good example of Atticus using this definition of courage is when he takes the Tom Robinson case. He knows that he does not have a good chance of winning, but it is the right thing to do. Atticus knows that if he defends a black man he will not be liked by some people but he dies it anyways. Atticus proves that he is a courageous multiple times in the novel. Jem and Scout think that their dad is old and boring, they think he has never used a gun before. They later find out that he is the complete opposite. One afternoon there is a mad dog who is coming down the road and Calpernia calls the sheriff, Heck Tate. The sheriff brings a shotgun but eventually gives the gun to Atticus to shoot the dog, and he bravely …show more content…
It is revealed later in the novel, that he is actually a good guy. With all the hate going on in Maycomb Jem and Scout realize that he has a good reason for always staying inside. Boo has not been outside for many years but when it comes to Jem and Scout he shows tremendous courage and helps them. The first time he helps them was during Ms. Maudie's house fire, he comes outside and helps Scout who says, “I looked down and found myself clutching a brown woolen blanket I was wearing around my shoulders, squaw-fashion” (Lee 95). Boo Radley risk being seen by much of Maycomb, yet he did it for Scout. Another time is toward the end of the novel when Jem and Scout are walking home. This was after the play and they soon realized that Bob Ewell was following them. When Bob Ewell catches up to the kids he starts attacking them Scout says, “... his arms were like steel. He slowly squeezed the breath out of me. I could not breathe. Suddenly, he was jerked backward and flung on the ground” (Lee 262). Boo Radley saved them, he knows that if he does come out, he is going to be see and he does it anyways. Boo Radley has this whole life of his own and he seems content with it, he risks all this to save the kids. Atticus is grateful for Boo’s courage "Thank you for my children, Arthur (Boo)" (Lee
The definition of courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. Courage is shown many times throughout the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. During the time in the book it is hard for some families because of socials classes. To really be courageous, someone has to go against the norm. In the novel, Tom Robinson, Atticus, and Boo Radley are all courageous people and it is shown through their actions. Each of these people try and help people even if it is not what the town wants, they do what they think is best no matter the consequences.
Tom Robinson is a brave person for multiple reasons. He is a black person and he is accused of raping a white women. All Tom wants to do is help people out, like Mayella. She …show more content…
The novel revealed what Atticus’ definition of courage is. He tells his kids, “It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do" (Lee 149). A good example of Atticus using this definition of courage is when he takes the Tom Robinson case. He knows that he does not have a good chance of winning, but it is the right thing to do. Atticus knows that if he defends a black man he will not be liked by some people but he dies it anyways. Atticus proves that he is a courageous multiple times in the novel. Jem and Scout think that their dad is old and boring, they think he has never used a gun before. They later find out that he is the complete opposite. One afternoon there is a mad dog who is coming down the road and Calpernia calls the sheriff, Heck Tate. The sheriff brings a shotgun but eventually gives the gun to Atticus to shoot the dog, and he bravely …show more content…
It is revealed later in the novel, that he is actually a good guy. With all the hate going on in Maycomb Jem and Scout realize that he has a good reason for always staying inside. Boo has not been outside for many years but when it comes to Jem and Scout he shows tremendous courage and helps them. The first time he helps them was during Ms. Maudie's house fire, he comes outside and helps Scout who says, “I looked down and found myself clutching a brown woolen blanket I was wearing around my shoulders, squaw-fashion” (Lee 95). Boo Radley risk being seen by much of Maycomb, yet he did it for Scout. Another time is toward the end of the novel when Jem and Scout are walking home. This was after the play and they soon realized that Bob Ewell was following them. When Bob Ewell catches up to the kids he starts attacking them Scout says, “... his arms were like steel. He slowly squeezed the breath out of me. I could not breathe. Suddenly, he was jerked backward and flung on the ground” (Lee 262). Boo Radley saved them, he knows that if he does come out, he is going to be see and he does it anyways. Boo Radley has this whole life of his own and he seems content with it, he risks all this to save the kids. Atticus is grateful for Boo’s courage "Thank you for my children, Arthur (Boo)" (Lee