Rebecca Porter Introduction to Literature Mrs. Ippolito March 8‚ 2014 Courage and its Many Forms in To Kill a Mockingbird The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2014) defines courage as‚ “the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous. Mental or moral strength to venture‚ persevere‚ and withstand danger‚ fear or difficulty.” The definition of courage may seem broad‚ but the true meaning of courage is molded to each person throughout the different experiences in our lifetime.
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In the novel‚ to Kill a Mockingbird‚ by Harper Lee‚ Atticus is portrayed as a virtuous man with lots of integrity. Atticus always had good moral values that he wishes everyone else could have. He was also always a good parent‚ telling Jem and Scout about a strong sense of morality. He even told them that they couldn’t use the word “nigger” or “nigger-lover” even though everyone else does‚ “”Scout‚” said Atticus‚ “nigger-lover is just one of those terms that don’t mean anything--like snot-nose. It’s
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to reinforce moral values of both other characters‚ and the reader. These characters consistently choose to do the “right” thing in the face of severe adversity. For example‚ in the Parable of the Good Samaritan‚ the Samaritan man goes against all societal values to help the Jew after he had been left for dead by muggers. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch serves as a shining beacon of morality in the face of the prejudice-ridden early 20th century Alabama. Atticus helps to develop
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Throughout the book‚ readers are shown Atticus’ high morals and values and the events in chapter 15 only explore that further. In this chapter‚ Atticus chooses to put himself in harm’s way in order to do what is right‚ hence displaying moral courage. After the fellow townsfolk warn him of a lynch mob‚ the lawyer takes it upon himself to protect his client – Tom Robinson – from the racist mob. He goes out of his way to travel to the town late at night and unarmed‚ leaving himself very vulnerable.
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The importance of moral education and social inequality are the most significant themes in the novel: “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The ideal behavior‚ in reference to these concepts‚ is shown by Atticus Finch‚ who as the father of Scout Finch (the narrator) and her brother Jem‚ represents the responsibility‚ justice‚ wisdom and the voice of conscience in the book. Through the outlook‚ behavior and comments of Atticus‚ the author introduces
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Courage is fighting for what is right no matter what the cost. Courage is a human concept that involves the very nature of doing something no matter how difficult it is and having the strength to do it. In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus and Mrs. Dubose experience difficult situations but still show bravery. Atticus demonstrates courage by fighting for Tom Robinson despite the racist community he is a part of. Mrs. Dubose demonstrates courage when she decides to die without
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To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in Maycomb‚ Alabama. Atticus Finch is a lawyer and has two kids‚ Scout and Jem‚ who he raises alone because his wife died. Scout is a young girl that acts like a tomboy. Her brother Jem is the oldest and is a boy‚ who is in love with football. Tom Robinson a person of color was accused of raping a white woman‚ Mayella. Even though the evidence leads to Mayella’s father‚ Bob Ewell. Bob was forcing Mayella to say things to convict Tom. Most people in the courtroom
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Atticus Finch In part one of the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus‚ the father of two young children‚ Jem and Scout‚ teaches his children many important lessons. Atticus teaches his children to not be prejudice towards other people. The children kind of already know that they shouldn’t judge people by the color of their skin from their black housekeeper‚ Calpurnia‚ who they love and appreciate. But when their Dad takes the case of Tom Robinson‚ people around town start calling him
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AN OCCASIONAL ADDRESS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA FACULTY OF ARTS GRADUATION ON 14 DECEMBER 2010‚ BY Chief Executive Officer‚ Mrs Barbara Etter APM “The Importance of Moral Courage in Leadership” Chancellor‚ Vice-Chancellor‚ distinguished guests‚ graduates‚ ladies and gentlemen‚ girls and boys. Before I commence‚ I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land. It is with great pleasure that I am delivering an occasional address this morning at this very important event – your
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did in his lifetime. He showed moral courage and fought for what he believed was right. To understand this one must first understand what moral courage means. The word moral means “concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.” The word courage means “the ability to do something that frightens one or strength in the face of pain or grief.” By putting these words together one can conclude that moral courage means doing the things that you
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