... each have their own definition of courage. Authors will portray their idea of courage through their writing. Stephen Crane, the author of The Red Badge of Courage, displays his idea of what it means to be courageous through his character of Henry. The author of Moby Dick, Herman Melville, displays his belief of what courage is with his characters of Captain Ahab and Starbuck. Tim O'Brien, the author of The Things They Carried, ... shows his idea with himself as an example. I believe that courage is facing your fears ... , and going ahead and doing what you need to accomplish goal. The pi...

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