Atticus conveys his moral courage in the community, at home and in the courtroom. His moral courage is shown through the decisions he makes within these places.
In the community Atticus’ not only moral courage but also his mental and physical courage tested when he decided to guard Tom Robinson all by his lonesome at the jail. He risked his life and possibly Tom’s life when he faced the angry lynch mob by himself. "... God had given him an unfair advantage over most living things. I guess he decided he wouldn't have to shoot till he had to, and he had to today." This quote explains when Atticus picks up his gun again after 30 years to kill the mad dog that showed to be threat to his neighborhood. This is another example of Atticus testing
In the community Atticus’ not only moral courage but also his mental and physical courage tested when he decided to guard Tom Robinson all by his lonesome at the jail. He risked his life and possibly Tom’s life when he faced the angry lynch mob by himself. "... God had given him an unfair advantage over most living things. I guess he decided he wouldn't have to shoot till he had to, and he had to today." This quote explains when Atticus picks up his gun again after 30 years to kill the mad dog that showed to be threat to his neighborhood. This is another example of Atticus testing