Theme Of Bravery In To Kill A Mockingbird
Bravery
A theme used often in To Kill A Mockingbird is, bravery. At some point in the novel, most
characters showed some form of bravery. Everyone needs to be brave. Bravery is very
important; and is a topic that should be covered. Below, are examples of bravery shown in To
Kill A Mockingbird.
The first example of bravery shown in To Kill A Mockingbird is, when Atticus sits in front
of the jail to protect Tom (Lee 151). He was brave to sit there, knowing he could be approached
by groups, who would try to hurt Tom. He also shows bravery by defending both himself, and
Tom. This situation can be compared to our troops going overseas, to protect our country. They
are showing a lot of bravery fighting for our country.
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example of bravery shown in the novel is, when Atticus faces, and kills Tim
Johnson (Lee 96). Tim Johnson was a mean dog. Atticus had enough bravery though, to protect
and stick up for his neighborhood and family. Atticus also made sure he was doing the best
thing possible; before doing so. He made sure that most of his actions were not going to harm
Jem and Scout.
Lastly, another example from the novel, showing bravery is, Atticus taking defense of
Tom Robinson. (Lee 75). Atticus took a case, he knew he wouldn’t win. Also, he knew he would
be hated by some for taking the case. He didn’t let that stop him though. Atticus was brave, and
his own self, during the case. He knew how to stand up for himself.
An example of bravery, from a website source is, Miss Maudie accepting the loss of her
house; because it burnt down in a fire (resources.mhs.vic.edu). Even though Miss Maudie’s
house burnt down, she still stood strong.
Her happiness still shined brightly. She was brave to
see a lot of her belongings, burnt in the fire, and gone. Miss Maudie is a great example, of
someone who is very brave; and someone who has a lot of courage.
My last example of bravery is, when Jem goes to Mrs. Dubose’s house, to read to her
(www.enotes.com). Even though it was a punishment, Jem and Scout still had a lot of bravery
to go to her house. She wasn’t very kind to Jem and Scout. Even though she wasn’t, Jem and
Scout still were brave and strong, and went to her house, so Jem could serve his punishment.
They then found out that Mrs. Dubose was brave; for she had issues going on in her life, as well.
In conclusion, a very important theme in To Kill A Mockingbird, was bravery. Many
characters in the novel, showed bravery. I think it is very much required, that everyone is brave.
Our world is so twisted, and you never know when an event, or something is going to occur.
Atticus, and Miss Maudie are both great role models, when it comes to bravery. They both
demonstrated great amounts, of being brave. Everyone should read To Kill A Mockingbird, to
really get a full look, into really what “being brave,”
means.
A theme used often in To Kill A Mockingbird is, bravery. At some point in the novel, most
characters showed some form of bravery. Everyone needs to be brave. Bravery is very
important; and is a topic that should be covered. Below, are examples of bravery shown in To
Kill A Mockingbird.
The first example of bravery shown in To Kill A Mockingbird is, when Atticus sits in front
of the jail to protect Tom (Lee 151). He was brave to sit there, knowing he could be approached
by groups, who would try to hurt Tom. He also shows bravery by defending both himself, and
Tom. This situation can be compared to our troops going overseas, to protect our country. They
are showing a lot of bravery fighting for our country.
Another …show more content…
example of bravery shown in the novel is, when Atticus faces, and kills Tim
Johnson (Lee 96). Tim Johnson was a mean dog. Atticus had enough bravery though, to protect
and stick up for his neighborhood and family. Atticus also made sure he was doing the best
thing possible; before doing so. He made sure that most of his actions were not going to harm
Jem and Scout.
Lastly, another example from the novel, showing bravery is, Atticus taking defense of
Tom Robinson. (Lee 75). Atticus took a case, he knew he wouldn’t win. Also, he knew he would
be hated by some for taking the case. He didn’t let that stop him though. Atticus was brave, and
his own self, during the case. He knew how to stand up for himself.
An example of bravery, from a website source is, Miss Maudie accepting the loss of her
house; because it burnt down in a fire (resources.mhs.vic.edu). Even though Miss Maudie’s
house burnt down, she still stood strong.
Her happiness still shined brightly. She was brave to
see a lot of her belongings, burnt in the fire, and gone. Miss Maudie is a great example, of
someone who is very brave; and someone who has a lot of courage.
My last example of bravery is, when Jem goes to Mrs. Dubose’s house, to read to her
(www.enotes.com). Even though it was a punishment, Jem and Scout still had a lot of bravery
to go to her house. She wasn’t very kind to Jem and Scout. Even though she wasn’t, Jem and
Scout still were brave and strong, and went to her house, so Jem could serve his punishment.
They then found out that Mrs. Dubose was brave; for she had issues going on in her life, as well.
In conclusion, a very important theme in To Kill A Mockingbird, was bravery. Many
characters in the novel, showed bravery. I think it is very much required, that everyone is brave.
Our world is so twisted, and you never know when an event, or something is going to occur.
Atticus, and Miss Maudie are both great role models, when it comes to bravery. They both
demonstrated great amounts, of being brave. Everyone should read To Kill A Mockingbird, to
really get a full look, into really what “being brave,”
means.