to work for them. Most people in the United States did not want anything to do with black people‚ but there were some who showed courage for black people. In the book to Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch‚ a lawyer‚ shows courage by choosing to defend Tom Robinson‚ a black person‚ through Atticus’ moral values of equality. Atticus Finch displays courage by choosing to defend Tom Robinson in court. First‚ Atticus takes a case that no other lawyer would want to take because of racism
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In the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee‚ Atticus Finch shows courage by standing up for his beliefs and by respecting values that he does not share. “To Kill a Mockingbird” takes place in 1930’s Alabama‚ where racism and segregation were accepted as social norms. Lawyer Atticus Finch defended “Negro” Tom Robinson in court‚ whom Mr. Ewell accused of raping his daughter. People considered defending a black man in court against a white man as a disgrace to the lawyer‚ his family and community
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“From the red badge of courage “ by Stephen Crane is about the eagerness of a solider to join the battle in war . In first part of this excerpt‚ the soldier is understanding the reality of war and what is going on. As he is watching the men prepare for battle‚ he sees them as “heros” and aspires to be like them. In lines 23 it says “they could retire with perfect self-respect and make excuses to the stars”‚ the author said this because it shows how the soldier felt the need to be like them in war
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“Undaunted Courage” and “The Way To Rainy Mountain” depict the land as a spiritual entity that’s worth being worshipped and respected as shown by man’s praise of it. The way man‚ rather than exploit it for profit‚ respects the land through animism shows their gratitude for it. From the detailed descriptions that give the reader an illustration of what man has seen‚ it is clear to say that man had this religious relationship again‚ but was also in tune with the lay of the land. In “Undaunted Courage” it
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The importance of reading : Reading has at all times and in all ages been a source of knowledge‚ of happiness‚ of pleasure and even moral courage. In today’s world with so much more to know and to learn and also the need for a conscious effort to conquer the divisive forces‚ the importance of reading has increased. In the olden days if reading was not cultivated or encouraged‚ there was a substitute for it in the religious sermon and in the oral tradition. The practice of telling stories at bed
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One of the many themes that can be found in The Red Badge of Courage‚ is the idea that Henry reaches a certain maturity by facing and dealing with the brutal realities of war. As the book begins we meet Henry‚ a young boy and soldier that fantasizes about battle and being a hero. It is by the end of the book that we see Henry’s character grow into a young man that has not only faced death‚ but found courage. On his first encounter with battle‚ Henry’s fears get the best of him. He realizes as
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Political courage is something that has been around. Kennedy (1955) said that "The founding fathers could not have envisioned service in the Senate as providing an opportunity for political courage." (p. 23.). This statement from hi defines that the creating of our government has given an opportunity for people brave enough to express political courage. Herbert Brownell was a Nebraskan born that went on to be the attorney general for the United States of America for four years‚ and he is an example
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assuming that they are already dead. Other soldiers are selfish enough to run away from the battlefield and not risk the chance of losing their lives. They do not care about any of their comrades but only care for themselves. In The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane‚ Henry Fleming comes face-to-face with survival instincts and selfish behaviors on the battlefield. Henry’s survival instincts begin to fade away as he gets over his fear of death. Henry is dealing with a lot of emotion in the war
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The true strength lies not within the number or quantity‚ but within every desire and dedication of one’s heart. The present time needs heroes‚ heroes that will show true strength and courage. Courage that will lead this lost generation for a change. Each day every one of us faces different problems. Problems that will test our strength and willingness. Do what others cannot‚ what others will not even against the odd. If it is the desire of your heart and blessed by morality. Beowulf is a brave
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to be on time with their part of the work. Why does it take courage to possess and display qualities of persistence and enthusiasm? It takes courage to possess and display qualities of persistence and enthusiasm because courage allows one to face challenges head on with confidence and self-assurance. Enthusiasm allows you to approach life with excitement. Persistence allows you to finish what you started. Courage completes the process because it allows you to keep going no matter
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