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    Tim O’Brian: ’Speaking of courage’ Vær opmærksom på mulig ironi Citatteknik : kolom "citat” Maker titel : bogtitel; kursiv‚ novelle/digt; citationstegn Indledning; forfatter‚ titel‚ publikations år Intet " original " folkeeventyr The story is written in 1981 Digression = Afveje‚ at være sig ud eller at bruge sig ud af en tangent. Theme: Having a hard time getting back to everyday life after the war Life of a war veteran. Structure: He drives around the lake about 12 times Norman’s

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    The book To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee demonstrate numerous event of courage throughout the book. A main character by the name of Atticus‚ proves and demonstrates event of courage during the “Dirty Thirties”. Atticus taking on the Tom Roberson case‚ killing Tim Johnston‚ and risking his family’s well being in the town of Maycomb‚ Alabama. These three reasons are the main stepping stones of Atticus’s courage throughout the book To kill a Mockingbird. Tom Roberson‚ was an African American young

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    throughout his many years as a slave. He used his desire for freedom to motivate his journey to live his life a free man. The courage he had to overcome these obstacles defines his spirit as a human because without his strength emotionally and physically‚ he would not be able to write this narrative. Douglass demonstrates his courage in many ways. The most outstanding acts of courage Douglass embodied are when he learned how to read‚ when he defied his slave owner‚ and finally his plan to escape. Although

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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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    The Price of War In Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage‚ Brecht explores the consequences of virtue in a wartime society and suggests that‚ in order to survive a war‚ one must rid oneself of virtuous behavior; he uses the children—Swiss Cheese‚ Eilif‚ and Kattrin—to represent three deadly virtues: bravery‚ honesty‚ and unselfishness. Brecht then demonstrates Mother Courage’s lack of these virtues and her resulting survival at the end of the play. He suggests‚ however‚ that perhaps such survival

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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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