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Post by beau on Jul 30, 2016 19:24:00 GMT
"To Kill a Mockingbird" portrays many signs of true courage. In today's world, we view courage as someone doing something where despite the unknown outcome, they are still willing to do it. We see many signs of courage ranging from soldiers in battle to individuals facing challenges. TRUE courage as this book states is not the image of a man with a gun. Atticus Finch states, "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." Atticus is taking the case of Tom Robinson. Atticus knows that Tom will not win the case, and that the town will hate him. Atticus knows what the right thing to do is and he is courageous in the fact that despite the outcome he stands up for what is right in a racist town. What are other signs of true courage displayed in this book?
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Post by noahenoch on Jul 30, 2016 22:41:35 GMT
Besides when Atticus took Tom Robinson's case, the most impressive act of courage and bravery that stood out to me was when Boo Radley saved Jem and Scout. Boo Radley had no idea what the outcome would be by trying to save Jem and Scout, but Boo took that risk. He had no idea who or what he was up against but he knew something had to be done. Plus, its not like Jem or Scout went out of their way to do something for him. In fact all they really did was invade his privacy. All this to say, Boo saw what needed to be done and went out of his way to do it, even though he could have been hurt or killed in the process.
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Post by bennettspengler on Jul 30, 2016 23:32:25 GMT
I'm glad you brought up the theme of courage because I noticed this was one of the most prevailing themes in the book. Another great example of this theme is from the same chapter as Atticus's quote you mentioned. In this chapter, Jem was spending time at Mrs. Dubose's house to read to her. Little did he know she was going through the withdrawal symptoms of a morphine addiction. One of my favorite quotes to describe Mrs. Dubose's courage was "She was going to leave this world beholden to nothing and nobody." Although Atticus told him to, Jem was courageous to even read to Mrs. Dubose in the first place.
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Post by ryleabaumberger on Jul 30, 2016 23:40:26 GMT
Although both Boo Radley, and Atticus were courageous I also saw Mrs.Dubose have some courage as well. She was addicted to a drug called Morphine, and it was a pain reliever for her. She new all the bad things it did to her, but she thought her pain was to unbearable to consider stop using Morphine. Eventually some common sense struck her, and she decided she was going to quit. When you are addicted to something, it can be very hard to stop and uses a lot of courage and persistence to over come the addiction. She knew that she was pretty much on her death bed, so she tried very hard to stop, and although it made her crazy and mad, she was eventually free from it by the time she died. The only affect this had on the kids was that she did not treat them well and they wondered why, and Atticus had to tell them so that they did not worry about her. So although it might not have been significant to the book itself, it was to Mrs.Dubose, and the readers as well by showing how even when something is hard, that if you stay persistent and courageous, your dreams can ultimately come true.
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Post by torytherit on Jul 31, 2016 16:28:11 GMT
Another big showing of true courage in the book is when Scout refuses to fight because her father asked her not to. Many people might say that this is in fact a showing of cowardice but I would disagree. To be able to stand there and take a verbal attack on you or your family's pride is not something easy to do. Anyone could engage in a violent act, such as fighting, to defend themselves, but, it takes a much bigger, much braver person to stand there and do nothing.
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Post by joshseth on Aug 11, 2016 19:28:41 GMT
Calpernia's decision to take Jem and scout to her black church can be seen as an act of courage. She knows that she may be ridiculed and seen as an outcast for doing so but she proceeds to anyway. Though yes they were, by few, accepted into the church the way Calpurnia stood up for the children when they were being mistreated may also be seen as an act of courage. Overall Cal's actions throughout the entire event were very courageous and mature.
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Post by samuellongwell on Aug 12, 2016 20:46:02 GMT
I agree with your thoughts about courage. Going off what Josh said it took real courage for Calpernia to take the kids to her all black church. It also took courage by atticus to defend an African American back in those times. He didn't ever seem very phased or upset by all the hate he was getting for it because he knows deep down he's doing the right thing.
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Post by kaylagarcia on Aug 13, 2016 1:39:06 GMT
Courage is definitely one of the most significant themes in To Kill a Mockingbird. Mrs. Dubose appears to be a racist old woman but it is later revealed that she is battling a morphine addiction. She is undoubtedly courageous as she works towards ending her addiction in order to die free. Atticus tells the children that he, "wanted [them] to see what real courage [was]" (Harper 149). Walter Cunningham's father also demonstrated courage as the only juror who believed Tom Robinson was innocent. The simple act of delaying the verdict provided some hope that some day things may be unbiased for colored folk. Boo acted with unwavering bravery when he saved the children from Bob Ewell who could have killed him and the children.
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Post by xavierkinney on Aug 14, 2016 1:29:02 GMT
I agree and going off of what Tory said in her statement about listening to her father shows courage. When someone listens to their father it shows respect and when someone does not listen it shows them as rude or a douche. Listening to your father helps make others good in such a manner of Monkey see Monkey do. A child that sees someone respect their father might and probably will do the same.
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Post by laylar on Aug 14, 2016 4:34:02 GMT
Another display of courage in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is how Scout thinks for herself instead of just thinking what her community thinks and i see this as an act of courage since it takes a lot of courage to go against the current and be a free thinking mind.
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Post by rahamwa7236 on Aug 14, 2016 7:55:13 GMT
One act of courage I noticed even though it could be considered wrong was when she punched Francis her cousin because she wanted to defend her dad. Even though she knew she would get in trouble and she knew she wasn't supposed to hit Francis, she did it anyway to defend her dad and her family's honor.
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Post by romansorrels on Aug 14, 2016 16:15:03 GMT
throughout the book Atticus plays the role of a honest and courageous man, this trial helps show Jem and Scout to stand up for something even if you won't be loved for it, Atticus's actions in the trial will forever change how the children act for others needs
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Post by shaunamackay on Aug 14, 2016 17:50:02 GMT
Another major sign of courage in this book is when Jem, Scout, And Dill all snuck out to find Atticus in the middle of a bunch of people. Then, little Scout ran into the middle of them, thinking she knew the people, and even though she was scared because she knew she had made a mistake, she just kept right on talking. Eventually, the men showed some sympathy for Atticus, seeing he had a family, and they all left. Scout may have not known the outcome of this situation, or even if she was being courageous, but without her Atticus could've been caught up in some major trouble. Also, Scout was courageous again when one of her classmates was insulting Atticus, and instead of fighting said classmate, she attempted to let it go and just walked away. This is a different form of courage, the kind that is done in hope to help other people, in this case to make Atticus look better because his daughter wasn't going around fighting. I also think that courage is one of the major themes, because why else would the author add so many instances where the characters were courageous?
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Post by michaelamiles on Aug 15, 2016 5:37:48 GMT
An act of courage that really stood out for me was when Atticus was surrounded by a huge mob of people who wanted to kill/hurt him but he didnt show fear at all, this really stood out to me because not one person I know would be that brave without breaking down a little bit.
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Post by Jaiden Twining on Aug 15, 2016 5:58:31 GMT
Near the end of the book, Jem shows true courage when he protects Scout from Bob Ewell's attack. Jem always takes care of Scout and this situation was no different when he protected her on the way home at night by fighting the marauder from the dark till he was ultimately knocked out and injured. This type of courage is only found when a loved one is in danger and this was no exception.
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