Many people wouldn’t be able to stand up for what is right, especially when they are in the minority. Only a select few are able to overcome the fear of how society will react, and fight for what they believe is right. In The Color Purple, these people are Nettie and Celie. Liesel and her parents believe in this theme in The Book Thief. Within To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus and Boo display this theme. Lastly, Irene is the character in In My Hands to express this idea. Within The Color Purple, The Book Thief, To Kill a Mockingbird, and In My Hands, the theme of standing up for what is right, even if you are in the minority, is shown greatly. In the movie, The Color Purple, the theme is revealed from the beginning all the way through to the
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Hans Hubermann, one of the most rebellious figures in the novel, started off by refusing to join the Nazi party since he didn’t support their beliefs or actions. Almost everyone joined, not in support of the party, but in order to avoid victimization by the Nazis. He, however, didn’t believe that he should even join the party because it wasn’t what he believed was right. He even states, “‘ I’ve made many mistakes in my life, but not joining the Nazi Party isn’t one of them’” (Zusak 104). Han’s second act was even greater than not joining the Nazis. He went a step further and hid a Jewish man in his basement (Zusak 173). During World War II, this was a major crime and punishable by death. Hans did almost anything he could to help anyone who was Jewish, while also trying to stay in the clear. Most of the people during this time wouldn’t even think twice about helping a Jew because the consequences were far too horrendous for just a small act of generosity. Lastly, Liesel had stepped outside of society when she openly announced, “I hate the Führer” (Zusak 115). In the middle of the war, and especially in Germany, saying this phrase could get you arrested or even put to death. Liesel spoke her feelings aloud and her father had to take a stand to remain under the radar about not joining the Nazi Party. Many of the things the Hubermann family did would support the theme of …show more content…
The novel took place in the early 1930s, the years of the Great Depressions. Ignoring the racial tension, Atticus stood up for what was right and defended an African-American who was wrongly accused. The judge believed nobody but Atticus could win the case. Due to Atticus stepping up and taking this case he knew he would most likely lose, he was shunned and considered a “n----- lover” (Lee 94). Despite what society said, Atticus went on to fight for the defendant, Tom, and unfortunately lost the case, but tried to get Tom an appeal. Although the whites of Maycomb were unhappy with Atticus, standing up for Tom earned him massive amounts of respect from the African-Americans in the town. He received a standing approval from them as he exited the courtroom (Lee 241). Another person who stood up for what was right was Arthur “Boo” Radley. He ignored the law and stabbed Bob Ewell in order to save Jean Louise “Scout” and her brother, Jem. He had watched them from inside his house, for many months, and they essentially became “his children”. When he noticed Jem and Scout getting attacked, he took action considering their safety (Lee 321). Luckily, the sheriff saw the attack and figured that apprehending Boo and sending him to court would compare to “killing a mockingbird”. Atticus Finch and Arthur Radley are two characters that fought for what was right, even when there were
Hans Hubermann, one of the most rebellious figures in the novel, started off by refusing to join the Nazi party since he didn’t support their beliefs or actions. Almost everyone joined, not in support of the party, but in order to avoid victimization by the Nazis. He, however, didn’t believe that he should even join the party because it wasn’t what he believed was right. He even states, “‘ I’ve made many mistakes in my life, but not joining the Nazi Party isn’t one of them’” (Zusak 104). Han’s second act was even greater than not joining the Nazis. He went a step further and hid a Jewish man in his basement (Zusak 173). During World War II, this was a major crime and punishable by death. Hans did almost anything he could to help anyone who was Jewish, while also trying to stay in the clear. Most of the people during this time wouldn’t even think twice about helping a Jew because the consequences were far too horrendous for just a small act of generosity. Lastly, Liesel had stepped outside of society when she openly announced, “I hate the Führer” (Zusak 115). In the middle of the war, and especially in Germany, saying this phrase could get you arrested or even put to death. Liesel spoke her feelings aloud and her father had to take a stand to remain under the radar about not joining the Nazi Party. Many of the things the Hubermann family did would support the theme of …show more content…
The novel took place in the early 1930s, the years of the Great Depressions. Ignoring the racial tension, Atticus stood up for what was right and defended an African-American who was wrongly accused. The judge believed nobody but Atticus could win the case. Due to Atticus stepping up and taking this case he knew he would most likely lose, he was shunned and considered a “n----- lover” (Lee 94). Despite what society said, Atticus went on to fight for the defendant, Tom, and unfortunately lost the case, but tried to get Tom an appeal. Although the whites of Maycomb were unhappy with Atticus, standing up for Tom earned him massive amounts of respect from the African-Americans in the town. He received a standing approval from them as he exited the courtroom (Lee 241). Another person who stood up for what was right was Arthur “Boo” Radley. He ignored the law and stabbed Bob Ewell in order to save Jean Louise “Scout” and her brother, Jem. He had watched them from inside his house, for many months, and they essentially became “his children”. When he noticed Jem and Scout getting attacked, he took action considering their safety (Lee 321). Luckily, the sheriff saw the attack and figured that apprehending Boo and sending him to court would compare to “killing a mockingbird”. Atticus Finch and Arthur Radley are two characters that fought for what was right, even when there were