Bravery is almost keen to survival, if bravery was not proven in the past, then many of today's simple pleasures would not be a thing. Not only is bravery a big part of everyday life, it is one of the main and vital themes in the award winning novel “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
‘When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self conscious about his injury. His left arm was somewhat shorter than his right; when he stood or walked, the back of his hand was at right angles to his body, his thumb parallel to his thigh. He couldn't have cared less, so as long as he could pass and punt (Lee 3). From the very first sentence …show more content…
Also, when Atticus speaks about Ms.Dubose and her morphine addiction, it proves true bravery. It's not Atticus showing bravery in this instance however, Ms.Dubose is showing it. Just like the character Ms.Dubose proves in this novel, bravery can be proven or shown in multiple ways. Bravery is not only shown in this book, it is also greatly shown in the world around us, even though you may not notice it as greatly. In 1955, Rosa Parks (an African American woman) refused to surrender her seat which was reserved for a white civilian. “Mrs.Parks remained seated, arguing that she was not in a seat reserved for whites. Joseph Blake, the driver, believed he had the discretion to move the line separating black and white passengers. The law was actually somewhat murky on that point, but when Mrs. Parks defied his orders, he called the police.” She helped make the nation rethink the segregation of races, which is a big problem in this novel, by being brave and sticking up for what she believes in. Not only has she became a figure of courage, she has a place of honor in the US capitol. Her bravery was shown in front of everyone however, in some cases bravery can be hidden. Every day I am brave, someone with Type One Diabetes is a great example of bravery,
‘When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self conscious about his injury. His left arm was somewhat shorter than his right; when he stood or walked, the back of his hand was at right angles to his body, his thumb parallel to his thigh. He couldn't have cared less, so as long as he could pass and punt (Lee 3). From the very first sentence …show more content…
Also, when Atticus speaks about Ms.Dubose and her morphine addiction, it proves true bravery. It's not Atticus showing bravery in this instance however, Ms.Dubose is showing it. Just like the character Ms.Dubose proves in this novel, bravery can be proven or shown in multiple ways. Bravery is not only shown in this book, it is also greatly shown in the world around us, even though you may not notice it as greatly. In 1955, Rosa Parks (an African American woman) refused to surrender her seat which was reserved for a white civilian. “Mrs.Parks remained seated, arguing that she was not in a seat reserved for whites. Joseph Blake, the driver, believed he had the discretion to move the line separating black and white passengers. The law was actually somewhat murky on that point, but when Mrs. Parks defied his orders, he called the police.” She helped make the nation rethink the segregation of races, which is a big problem in this novel, by being brave and sticking up for what she believes in. Not only has she became a figure of courage, she has a place of honor in the US capitol. Her bravery was shown in front of everyone however, in some cases bravery can be hidden. Every day I am brave, someone with Type One Diabetes is a great example of bravery,