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    promotes equality. In this novel‚ courage is defined as standing up for what you believe in. Lee tries to convey the point that readers can improve society using courage. Atticus has real courage because he stands up for equality when he defends Tom‚ faces danger to protect others‚ and doesn’t stop when the town’s residents insult him. Atticus is a major proponent

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    during the time of segregation. Throughout the story several characters display courage in different ways. Courage plays an important role in the story. Examples of courage are when Atticus accepts the Tom Robinson case‚ when Calpurnia takes Scout and Jem to a black church‚ and when Ms. Dubose makes a difficult decision regarding her last months of life. Atticus’ decision to defend Tom Robinson shows a ton of courage. Since the story takes place during segregation‚ a white man defending a black

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    Courage in To Kill A Mockingbird This novel depicts the epic resilience of the characters as they avoid the social pressures of racism and their controversial environment. In To KIll a Mockingbird‚Harper Lee uses indirect characterization of courage in different characters while also linking heroism to the characters. Atticus’s heroic demeanor is complemented by his courageous actions and his courage to go with what his town disapproves of. For example‚when Atticus was at the jailhouse for

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    panache. An understanding of of many organic features of impressionism and Crane ’s personal writing style are needed to bring full enjoyment out of Crane ’s literary works‚ including the masterpiece of all impressionistic novels The Red Badge of Courage. These include: Backgrounds of Impressionism‚ Narrative Method‚ Theme‚ Characterization‚ Structure and Imagery. Impressionism has often been viewed as having a large impact on many arts‚ especially painting‚ but the most

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    the wrong things‚ you give the right things a chance to catch you.” (Unknown) Many people get scored to show their courage for the right thing. What gives you and your peers to do the right thing with courage? Your peers and yourself do have courage because people do have that someone in life‚ that helps encourage them. It’s just buried inside and you need to show people you’re courage to do the right thing. People just don’t want to disappoint anyone. In this short story‚ “Thank You Ma’am”

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    Courage takes physical and mental strength to face your fear and do what you feel is right. “In To Kill A Mocking Bird” by Harper Lee many characters showed courage all through the story‚ but the ones that stood out the most were Calpurnia and Jem Finch. Calpurnia made several acts of bravery during the story one of the being taking white children to a black church. Jem also was brave and stood up to his father when he knew he was in danger. They both were very brave in frightening times. Calpurnia

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    The Red Badge Of Courage The book The Red Badge Of Courage is about how the main character (Henry Fleming) develops courage through the variety of experiences in his life. Throughout the book The Red Badge of Courage‚ the author talks about a character named Henry. Henry is known as “the young soldier” and “the youth.” Both the best and worst characteristics of Henry’s youth mark him. Unlike the veteran soldiers who he fights during his first battle‚ Henry is not weary. He believes in traditional

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    Arcinas 1 Angela Arcinas Mrs. Mortenson English II Honors‚ Period 7 21 December 2010 What is Stephen Crane’s view on Religion and how does he exhibit this in The Red Badge of Courage? Religion is a large component of the lives of millions of people across the globe. People utilize religion as a template on how to lead their lives. Though‚ there are many people that choose to dispose of religion from their lives due to past experiences that altered their views of the traditions that have

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    The Ultimate Gift. In the book‚ The Ultimate Gift‚ courage was shown by more than one person. Red Stevens had the strength of courage by writing his will and deciding who would get what. His most courageous act was to trust his great-nephew Jason Stevens with the ultimate gift. Red Stevens had hope and faith into Jason that he would get the ultimate gift without giving up and before knowing what exactly the gift was. Jason Stevens had courage to trust his great-uncle with this game of the ultimate

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    trial‚ Scout learns lessons about achieving the ideal image of womanhood. In the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the author‚ Harper Lee communicates the theme of moral courage by creating conflicts while using symbolic people to help represent the emotions and ideas throughout the book. Through the use of symbolism‚ moral courage was developed through Boo Radley’s actions throughout the book. In the novel‚ Miss Maudie said “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but... sing their hearts out for us. That’s

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