The Importance of Courage (the Giver and the Outsiders)
Discuss the importance of courage (sacrifice)
Books: The Giver and The Outsiders
People make many choices for society’s sake. In the book, the Giver and the Outsiders, one sees the importance of courage through the development of the characters in the book. The number of sacrifices Jonas and multiple characters from the Outsiders make for the benefit of the society is great. Through this story, the reader sees the powerful effect of bravery.
First of all, there are moments in the novel when courage is important for one save another in risky scenarios. In the Giver, Jonas steps forward and rescues Gabriel, who is about to be ‘released’ from the society. He bravely acts upon his choice to escape, outside the community or in other words, Elsewhere with Gabriel. Similarly, in the Outsiders, Johnny heroically rescued children from the burning church. Despite the dangerous situation, Johnny risks his life in order to protect the children and as result, he looses his life. Hence, courage is of great import.
Secondly, courage is to help one another for their benefit. Jonas, from the Giver escaped from the society to return memories to the citizens of his community. Although this is not according to the Elders/heads of the society, Jonas’ act on giving back memories is beneficial to the society because the people of the community will finally know the truth of the outside world and a freedom of choice. Likewise, Darry Curtis, one of the characters in the Outsiders, he gives up his many opportunities just to support and provide for Ponyboy and Sodapop, his two brothers. Although he is a bit harsh to Ponyboy sometimes, it is for the best because Darry sees a great deal of intelligence in Ponyboy that could move beyond the limited opportunities of a typical Greaser. Therefore, sometimes it is worth to have the nerve to carry out a task for the sake of others.
Thirdly, courage is putting everything at stake for the community. In the Giver, the Giver’s daughter,
Books: The Giver and The Outsiders
People make many choices for society’s sake. In the book, the Giver and the Outsiders, one sees the importance of courage through the development of the characters in the book. The number of sacrifices Jonas and multiple characters from the Outsiders make for the benefit of the society is great. Through this story, the reader sees the powerful effect of bravery.
First of all, there are moments in the novel when courage is important for one save another in risky scenarios. In the Giver, Jonas steps forward and rescues Gabriel, who is about to be ‘released’ from the society. He bravely acts upon his choice to escape, outside the community or in other words, Elsewhere with Gabriel. Similarly, in the Outsiders, Johnny heroically rescued children from the burning church. Despite the dangerous situation, Johnny risks his life in order to protect the children and as result, he looses his life. Hence, courage is of great import.
Secondly, courage is to help one another for their benefit. Jonas, from the Giver escaped from the society to return memories to the citizens of his community. Although this is not according to the Elders/heads of the society, Jonas’ act on giving back memories is beneficial to the society because the people of the community will finally know the truth of the outside world and a freedom of choice. Likewise, Darry Curtis, one of the characters in the Outsiders, he gives up his many opportunities just to support and provide for Ponyboy and Sodapop, his two brothers. Although he is a bit harsh to Ponyboy sometimes, it is for the best because Darry sees a great deal of intelligence in Ponyboy that could move beyond the limited opportunities of a typical Greaser. Therefore, sometimes it is worth to have the nerve to carry out a task for the sake of others.
Thirdly, courage is putting everything at stake for the community. In the Giver, the Giver’s daughter,