Courage In Odysseus And Will Grayson

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The definition of courage is having the ability to do something that frightens you. Does the love people have bring out the courage in them? What else does it change about them?
I believe you find courage when you're faced with something you're passionate about. Odysseus from The Odysseus and Will Grayson from Will Grayson, Will Grayson both became courageous when they're faced with a chance to change their lives, and the lives of people around them. Will Grayson number two had always been in the closet. He never had a reason to let the world know he was gay. That was until he found Tiny. He fell in love, and even though he was judged, he came out to his family and school. This relationship with Tiny didn't last, but it taught him many

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