Boo Radley, Dolphus Raymond, Maudie Atkinson not just racial prejudice but the rigid codes of behavior that people impose on one another Dolphus Raymond describes 'the simple hell people give other people' Atticus does not want Jem and Scout to admire violence, despite having to use his gun once Bob Ewell's hatred of Atticus nearly results in the death of Jem and Scout the lynch mob is ready to kill and almost succeeds there is deep hatred and fear between Whites and Negroes Boo Radley shows courage rescuing the children Bob Ewell shows no courage, he chooses to strike in the dark, rather than face them in daylight Mrs Dubose attempts to rid herself of her drug addiction even though she knows she will die, Atticus calls her "the bravest person" he knows. Atticus has the courage to defend Tom Robinson, which he knows will end in failure Scout shows courage when not retaliating to the taunts of her friends when they call Atticus names Atticus' physical courage in facing the mad dog courage used to overcome childish fears like running past the Radley place Underwood's willingness to face down his own racist feelings and support what he knows, in the end, is right. Dubose's fight against her morphine addiction, to Atticus's determination to face down the racism of the town, to Mr. It's about thinking long and hard about what's right instead of relying on personal prejudice or gut reaction, and then doing what's right whether you win or lose. To Kill a Mockingbird is filled with examples of courage, from Mrs. But Atticus defines courage as "when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what."Ĭourage, in To Kill a Mockingbird, is not about winning or losing. They think that courage is the ability and willingness to use strength to get your way. Many people, including Jem and Scout when they're young, mix up courage with strength.
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