To Kill a Mocking Bird

People have different perceptions of courage all the time; some think it is a man with a gun in hand; some see courage as mental strength to persevere and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty; others think courage is an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things; or even standing up for what is right, even if you are standing alone. In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, courage is illustrated through the characters of Atticus Finch, Mrs. …

…talk; he stood up for what he felt was right, even thought he was one of very few standing. Mrs. Dubose as well took on an impossible task and shoed mental strength and perseverance. Courage was not illustrated through Bob Ewell, only the lack of courage one man could have. Courage has multiple meanings for all kind of people, every person shows their own courage, or lack of courage some how, some way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**