Courage can help you lead but if you don't have it you can't lead it. In Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Mildred D. Taylor uses Cassie as an example of courage by Cassie taking a whipping for her brother that has to take courage because she doesn't want her kin to get hurt. Cassie shows courage by going back to her house and possibly getting caught by white folk and drug back to the Avery's house and get a beating. She also took a switch for her brother and last she stood up to a white person. Back when the United States was segregated and she would be willing to do anything for her family. Are you willing to get in trouble to save your brother/sister from a clobber. Cassie is not afraid to get in trouble to stand for what she believes in.
