Courage In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

Courage is the ability to do something that frightens oneself. To fight against the hardships in life people must use perseverance. To gain courage, people must not fear the conflicts that may come their way. When someone uses their determination to fight against the opposition, reason will bring understanding. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, the members of the Finch family display true courage when they stick to the truth without compromise. Atticus shows courage when he is guarding Tom Robinson's cell alone at night. Atticus tells Jem what real courage is. “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what” (128). Atticus shows true courage in the face of imminent danger. “Shadows became substance as the light revealed solid shapes moving toward the jail door. Atticus remained where he was” (171). As men come to kill Tom in the middle of the night, Atticus stands against them even at the risk of his own life.

Miss Caroline is new to the town and school, she did not know anything about the Cunninghams and their lifestyle. She learns that they are very poor and survive by trading their farm produce for money and supplies. She learns that Walter does not have any money for lunch. “You’re shamin’ him, Miss Caroline. Walter has not got a quarter at home to bring you” (24). They were at dinner when the topic of Mr. Cunningham almost hurting Atticus came up and he was discussing it with Jem and Scout. “That proves something, that a group of wild animals can be stopped, simply because they’re still human” (179). Atticus was explaining to Jem and Scout that mobs can become dangerous and to not get involved with any in the