Courageーthe ability to do something that frightens one. In the novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, multiple characters defy Maycomb’s racist standards to do what’s right by standing up for the things that they believe in. These characters show that they are immune to Maycomb’s usual disease. A disease consisting of prejudice and racism throughout the town. While characters like Atticus are fighting the problems of society, other characters like Mrs. Dubose are fighting problems of their own.
Let’s begin with Atticus. Atticus Finch has a significant part to play in not only the book, but in the theme of courageousness. To start off, Atticus show a great deal of courage when he decided to defend Tom Robinson in his case, even if he knew they had no chance of winning. In response to Scout’s question of why he would still take the case if he know he wouldn't win he said, “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win.” This shows that Atticus still wanted the truth to be heard in court even if the jury was going to believe the testimony of a lying white
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Dubose aren’t the only characters who show courage in the book. I also believe that Boo Radley shows acts of courage, especially at the end of the novel where he saved both Jem and Scout from Mr. Ewell. Boo had the strength and courage to go outside of his safe haven after years of being inside. He risked the chance of being seen outside in public to save two kids. Mr. Tate says, “To my way of thinking, Mr. Finch, taking the one man who's done you and this town a great service and dragging' him with his shy ways into the limelight-to me. That's a sin.” Mr. Tate agree’s that coming forth about who really killed Mr. Ewell would do a great disjustice to Boo who just wants to stay out the limelight. Boo risked being in the center of attention to help Jem and Scout, which in my opinion, is one of the greatest acts of courage seen in the