Courage is a characteristic that not all people have. To be able to stand up for what one believes is right and be able to fight for it, can be hard to endeavor, because the society today is very judgemental. In the novel, “To Kill A Mocking Bird” the author Harper Lee, uses the main character Jean Louis Finch, who recalls the momentous events and influential people in her past years. To convey the theme that it takes true courage to stand up against others to defend what is right. There are many examples of true and unedifying courage throughout Harper Lee’s, “To Kill A Mockingbird.” One of the main examples is the courage Atticus Finch had to stand up against the whole town to defend Tom Robinson, a black slave working for the Ewell’s. In chapter nine of the novel Scout can confront Atticus …show more content…
His reply, “Of course I do. Don’t say Nigger, Scout. That’s common,” (Lee 99). The concluding theme of this quote portrays that Atticus strongly believes in racial equality, and by correcting Scout in her wording makes another small step into spreading that idea. By making the stand for Tom Robinson it was not only a risky decision but also very courage’s to stand up against the status quo among the white people of the entire town. Jem’s act of protection over Scout can to be related to the theme over courage. When walking home Jem and Scout not only get to encounter but experience the savage plan for Mr. Ewells revenge. “Run, Scout! Run! Run!” (Lee 351). Although this quote does not clearly state the act of bravery Jem possessed, the quote does convey the warning he gave to Scout and when doing so acted to shield her from the raging man. The quote “Hey, Boo,” (Lee 362), does not just introduce the character Boo Radley but also ties together the mystery of the man who saved the