How Is Courage Shown In To Kill A Mockingbird
The courage demonstrated by children in To Kill A Mockingbird gives hope for a better future for Maycomb. The bravery of children shows in many different ways throughout the novel. The confrontation between Little Chuck Little and Burris Ewell, Scout standing up for what is right in front the jailhouse, and Scout resisting taunts from her classmates on the playground.
When Little Chuck Little confronted Burris Ewell, he showed courage in standing up to Burris. Burris is three years older and twice Chuck’s height. “Burris seemed to be afraid of [Chuck Little] half his size…” (28) It shows how even the face of a boy who is taller, older and stronger than Little Chuck, he doesn’t back down. By all rights, it should be Burris who has the advantage and yet he is cowed by a child. While the bravery of Chuck Little shows hope for the future, Burris Ewell shows that not all people are so courageous.
Another example of courage is when Scout stood up to the men who were going to hurt Atticus reveals that she wasn’t afraid of them by talking to them. She didn’t fight them or anything she tried talking to them. “Hey, Mr. Cunningham. How’s your …show more content…
entailment getting along?” (153) Scout shows her maturity by making “Walter Cunningham stand in [Atticus’] shoes for a minute.” It also shows how she has changed since the beginning of the book where she beat up Walter Cunningham’s son for accidentally getting her in trouble. Scout’s maturity over time shows that even the rebellious can become more understanding and compassionate.
Courage isn't always fighting or standing up; sometimes it's taking the other road and being calm even in the face of insults and derision. When the other kids were jeering Scout, she ignored them. " 'Try fighting with your head for a change.' according to Atticus." (76) Even when being called a coward, Scout still didn't lose her cool and fight them. "It was the first time I ever walked away from a fight." (77) There is courage in not fighting as Scout realizes. Sometimes, walking away is better than reacting and giving power to the bully.
The courage demonstrated by the children in To Kill A Mockingbird gives hope for a better future for Maycomb.
The resilience of Little Chuck Little versus Burris Ewell, a boy twice his size, the bravery of Scout in trying to have Mr. Cunningham stand in Atticus' shoes and wisdom of Scout in not fighting her classmates. These examples display a sense of wisdom not always seen in adults let alone children. While these kids show significant courage, the case of Burris Ewell serves not only as a counterpoint but as a reminder. Change doesn't just happen naturally. You have to work for it, strive to push boundaries and break with tradition and prejudice. You can see the signs of the bias and discrimination against blacks by whites all over Maycomb. Scout and Jem see it as unjust, and wrong while the adults accept it as
normal.
When Little Chuck Little confronted Burris Ewell, he showed courage in standing up to Burris. Burris is three years older and twice Chuck’s height. “Burris seemed to be afraid of [Chuck Little] half his size…” (28) It shows how even the face of a boy who is taller, older and stronger than Little Chuck, he doesn’t back down. By all rights, it should be Burris who has the advantage and yet he is cowed by a child. While the bravery of Chuck Little shows hope for the future, Burris Ewell shows that not all people are so courageous.
Another example of courage is when Scout stood up to the men who were going to hurt Atticus reveals that she wasn’t afraid of them by talking to them. She didn’t fight them or anything she tried talking to them. “Hey, Mr. Cunningham. How’s your …show more content…
entailment getting along?” (153) Scout shows her maturity by making “Walter Cunningham stand in [Atticus’] shoes for a minute.” It also shows how she has changed since the beginning of the book where she beat up Walter Cunningham’s son for accidentally getting her in trouble. Scout’s maturity over time shows that even the rebellious can become more understanding and compassionate.
Courage isn't always fighting or standing up; sometimes it's taking the other road and being calm even in the face of insults and derision. When the other kids were jeering Scout, she ignored them. " 'Try fighting with your head for a change.' according to Atticus." (76) Even when being called a coward, Scout still didn't lose her cool and fight them. "It was the first time I ever walked away from a fight." (77) There is courage in not fighting as Scout realizes. Sometimes, walking away is better than reacting and giving power to the bully.
The courage demonstrated by the children in To Kill A Mockingbird gives hope for a better future for Maycomb.
The resilience of Little Chuck Little versus Burris Ewell, a boy twice his size, the bravery of Scout in trying to have Mr. Cunningham stand in Atticus' shoes and wisdom of Scout in not fighting her classmates. These examples display a sense of wisdom not always seen in adults let alone children. While these kids show significant courage, the case of Burris Ewell serves not only as a counterpoint but as a reminder. Change doesn't just happen naturally. You have to work for it, strive to push boundaries and break with tradition and prejudice. You can see the signs of the bias and discrimination against blacks by whites all over Maycomb. Scout and Jem see it as unjust, and wrong while the adults accept it as
normal.