... and the way he brings up Scout and Jem, warning them not to be involved in fights if they receive verbal abuse. The incident with the mad dog demonstrates Atticus' courage and is a good symbol as to the town's dependence upon him for their protection, both from the rabid animal and the evil prejudice within them. Sadly, it is far easier ... can see this, but through Scout's eyes she is only impressed with his marksmanship. The events surrounding Miss Dubose give him a further opportunity to show Jem what he considers real courage to be. Although Miss Dubose is an ardent racist raining c...

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... ) to everyone but she is made to have more positive feelings from a girl who has passed her, Helen Burns who has "smiled" (P.67) at her. At this point, Jane learns courage from Helen as she sees her smiling at her though she had heard earlier on, Helen had been "condemned by Miss Scratcherd" (P.67) to a dinner of bread and water as ... . Scout matures as she grows up. From Tom Robinson's case, Scout sees how a white jury goes against an innocent black man. She sees that racism exists and she learns about courage. She also learns that adults are not always right. This experience teaches he...

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