Hong Mr. Shimazaki Period 1 12, December 2014 Courage “I want you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway” (Chp 11, 112). In the novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, Lee displays courage through the actions of Atticus, Heck Tate, and Scout. Of those three characters, each of them portray “true courage” as courage is one of the most dominant theme in the book
“Respect other people’s feelings. Even if it does not mean anything to you, it could mean everything to them.” This quotation by anonymous person explains that parenting has a huge role in teaching their kids to show respect. People should consider other people’s views, because it could affect them. One of the ideal characters in literature, Atticus Finch, emphasizes his perspective through his guidance. His intention to raise his kids well is easily shown through his actions and lectures. Although
Courage is looking fear and failure in the face and saying bring it on, like one has nothing to lose. Aged 6, Scout, the main character of this novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, notices how a slight amount of courage can turn things around in an instant. The 6-year old girl is introduced to numerous plights of which both courage and strength play an immense role. The influence these acts of courage are having on Scout is greater than one generally thinks about. The circumstances of which people are having
prejudice, racism and need for courage. Lee expresses the superiority of men in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, as in the 1930s women were expected to stay at home. Scout is told by to Jem to be a gentleman but when Aunt Alexandra comes she is instructed to be a lady. Jem conveys these views when he says ‘I swear, Scout sometimes you act so much like a girl it’s mortifyin’.’ The use of alliteration brings emphasis on the plosive
that, but what really is courage? To me courage does not have one definition but many. Courage may be the ability to do something that frightens you. It may be standing up for what is right. Courage may be following your heart. Or, courage may simply be backing down from something you are tempted to do. The theme of courage is illustrated in To Kill a Mockingbird by Scout, Atticus, and Mrs. Dubose. Throughout the story Scout is one of the many characters that shows courage. One of the main moments
said, "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are," this is true according to Harper Lee as represented in her only novel. To Kill a Mockingbird is a great example of loss of innocence but the most paramount theme remains to be; true courage. True courage is the main theme throughout the novel and its represented within the characters: Jem, Scout and Atticus. Courage is shown within the characters of To Kill A Mockingbird in several situations; Jem, Scout and Atticus are challenged
Essay Lessons learned from Atticus To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, can make the reader ponder about the characters portrayed within the book. Jem and Scout, both learn valuable lessons which made them a mature character in the book.Throughout this book Scout learns to be courageous, tolerant and understands to view things in different perspective. Atticus plays a big role of teaching scout to be courageous through Ms. Dubose when he says courage is, “when you know you're licked
Atticus Finch explains to his son what a real hero is by saying, “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyways and you see it through no matter what” (149). Even if the chances of coming out on top are slim or something is being risked, Atticus explains that a person should never give up or back down. They should always give it everything they have just because
Being someone’s hero does not always mean you have to have a cape and be famous. You can be someone’s hero just by helping them out and knowing what the right thing is when maybe they don’t??. “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” The courage to challenge the status quo without personal motivation or reward is a
would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything? This quote by Vincent Van Gogh shows how if people did not possess courage and try things in life the world would have gone nowhere. In fact, many stories in literature contain characters with great courage in which people obtain inspiration from. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, many characters display bravery. The story focuses on a young girl named scout, her brother Jem, and their father Atticus who live in a town in which