... actions speak louder than words," Atticus's actions support his beliefs, values and words. To Kill a Mockingbird teaches us that one must have the courage to support their integrity and beliefs through actions and tangibility for it to be credible. Atticus is only credible and respected because he leads by example ... was no accident? That Judge Taylor might have had his reasons for naming him?" (pg. 298). Overall, it is clear that Atticus's courage has helped to shape not only himself and his personal integrity, but also sent a ripple effect in the community. Harper Lee has shown once .....

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... help Tom. In addition to that when Atticus is determined to protect Tom Robinson from a lynch mob whose intentions is to kill Tom. Scout narrates Atticus's courage, saying "He seemed to be expecting them" (151). Atticus knew that if a mob had come after Tom that night, that he would be ... to protecting Tom was an internal decision that would not be intimidated by a group of men with bad manner, this scene shows real bravery and courage. During near the end of the novel, Atticus abides by the law and morals by agreeing with Heck Tate to lie about Bob Ewell's death to ... she took respon...

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... bastard?" [p.223]). However, Atticus" strongest point does not lie in his body, but in his mind and his heart. He displays his true courage when he fights to save Tom Robinson, despite the whole town's prejudice against Negroes. Atticus helps Tom to stand up for what he believes, even ... the Niggers and trash he works for!" [p.108]). This clearly shows his bold, fair and determined character, as well as his courageous nature. However, courage is also found in smaller, more discreet places, such as the "Nigger", Tom Robinson, the mysterious "Boo" Arthur Radley and also the bad- ... [p.19]...

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... of sinking to Bob Ewell's level, Atticus takes the harassment with his head held high. This ability to withstand harassment from Bob Ewell and Maycomb is courage. When Atticus shoots Tim Johnson - a "mad dog" with rabies he places his own life in danger in order to protect the lives of others ... proves to the children Atticus is anything but feeble, he is indeed courageous. As the reader can clearly see, Atticus epitomizes the definition of courage. Courage in Atticus" opinion is not being able to fight with your fists but to fight with knowledge and dignity. Atticus tells the children, ...

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... come from all sorts of incidents, resulting in many different lessons, each one as important as the next. Among these lessons they learn about true courage, how to respect who someone is, how easily people can be prejudice of and they come upon a severe case of injustice. They come across the lesson ... of true courage after Jem is punished for destroying an elderly lady's garden. Mrs Dubose asks Jem to come and read to her everyday for a couple of hours. ... later and later as she wanted to stop the addiction before she died and fits were a result of this. Mrs Dubose is undoubtedly br...

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... resident in Maycomb who is perceived as a monster until the end of the novel. Despite people's views and opinions of these mockingbirds, they are all the epitome of kindness and courage, and innocence who were misunderstood due to prior prejudice and bias. They make many sacrifices to help those around them, yet are judged by the public. Throughout Harper Lee's To ... man's rights and liberty. He risked his and his family's life at the court case and threatened his own image in society by doing so. He portrayed true acts of courage, and despite the White society's criticism, the Black c...

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... literate. Atticus teaches his children a moral by showing them how Mrs. Dubose has "real courage". After Mrs. Dubose passes away, Atticus has a talk with Scout and Jem about the meaning of true courage, "I wanted you to see what real courage is it's when you know you"re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and ... you see it through no matter what" (116). Atticus makes Jem and Scout realize that courage is not a tough guy with a gun in his hand. What he wants them to know is that courage is when you know you are beat, yet you persevere anyway. Atticus is making sure that his kids...

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There are many different definitions of courage. Some people say that courage is being able to face their fears. Others say that courage is a person with a strong heart. Being a courageous person means that you are able to bravely face the negative pressures, challenges and adversity that ... he responds "I certainly am, I do my best to love everybody." After she dies, he speaks to Jem and Scout about his admiration for her courage in resisting morphine addiction. Atticus once tells Scout that "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view". During the ...

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... by many others including Hercules and Odysseus, Spiderman and Rambo, George Patton and Todd Beamer. Heroes in "The Iliad" by Homer such as Agamemnon, Achilles, and Hector, all exhibit courage, strength, and perseverance. Our history books are filled with accounts of heroic actions. Daily newscasts report stories about heroes in all walks of life. Students often question why study ancient ... , he saw mysteries, and knew secret things, . . ." is a description of Gilgamesh. (Sandars 12) According to Sandars " . . . the gods gave [Gilgamesh] a perfect body . . . endowed him with beauty . . ...

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... . In the three years surrounding the trial, Scout and her older brother, Jem, witness the unjust consequences of prejudice and hate while at the same time witnessing the values of courage and integrity through their father's example. Lee's first and only novel, To Kill a Mockingbird was published during the Civil Rights movement and was hailed as an exposé of Southern ... as weak and ineffective because he does not conform to several conventional standards of Southern masculinity. They eventually realize that Atticus possesses not only skill with a rifle, but also moral courage, intelli...

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... you hadn't lost your head I?d still have made you go read to her. I wanted you to see something about her - I wanted you to understand 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 you see it through no ... ...

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... of the outsiders and was still a victim of the prejudice, as he was different. This is also clear with Dolphus Raymond he didn't hate the blacks but didn't have the courage to own up to his believes and therefore pretended to be drunk as to fit in more with the community. One of the many causes of prejudice Harper Lee illustrates ... the barrier of tradition in to the unknown. It is easy to follow the crowd like with the lynch mob to stand up for what you believe in takes more courage. The consequences and the effects described in the book include segregation of the blacks and whites. T...

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... possessions gone and her beloved yard a shambles, she still took a lively and cordial interest in Jem's and my affairs". In my opinion, the fire incident brings out Ms. Maudie's indomitable courage to live and how she is undaunted by problems. The fire incident also brings out the theme of the deceptive appearances. Atticus had once mentioned "you never really understand a person ... ...

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