The book To Kill a Mockingbird explores many ideas and themes. I have noticed that bravery is something that really stands out to me in this book. Bravery can be shown in many different ways. Many people think that courage is shown by “defeating the villain”, but it’s usually displayed in little actions that matter. Characters in this book such as, Jem, Scout, Atticus, and Tom Robinson have so much strength and courage. They are empowering and inspiring to people all around the world.
Atticus Finch is a character that defines courage.Atticus Finch lives in Maycomb county, where everyone knows everyone. He was asked to defend Tom Robinson, in a court case, knowing that he would be putting himself in danger. Tom Robinson was a black man who was accused of raping a teenage girl named Mayella Ewell, but Atticus and many other people thought that Tom was completely innocent. Atticus was brave enough to take the case for Tom, but he knew he would eventually get into trouble with other Maycomb folks. Atticus is labeled with vulgar nicknames, but he knew that he was doing the right thing. Atticus had another moment of bravery where he shot a wild dog in his
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They do everything together and Scout does whatever Jem says. Jem knows that he has to protect Scout and Jem would even risk his life for her. Jem would show Scout how brave he was by touching the Radleys house, (which they were told was too dangerous to go near) or saying he can do thing by himself, when really he couldn't. Scout may not even know how daring she is. On the first day of school, the new teacher saw that Walter Cunningham had no lunch, so she offered him a quarter, Walter would not take the quarter because his family is poor and they do not take money from other people. Scout then explained to the teacher, but the teacher did not get it. Scout ended up getting in trouble and she had no idea why. Scout had the courage to stick up for her friend when he needed