To Kill A Mockingbird
By: Harper E. Lee
Courage
"Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. -Atticus Finch
Courage. It is something that some people lack, and something that other people wish they could have. Courage in "To Kill A Mockingbird" is about re-thinking what's the right thing to do instead of doing what everyone else is doing. It taught me to follow through with my ideas and to do what's right.
People That Have Courage
Mrs. Dubose
Mrs. Dubose is addicted to a painkiller. Her goal before she dies is to be free from it. She shows courage because she becomes free from the painkiller, and passes on right after.
Boo Radley
Boo Radley showed courage by saving Scout and Jem when Bob Ewell attacked them. He risked his own life to save "his children". Boo wasn't charged with anything by Heck Tate because Heck knew that Boo was trying to protect the kids, and what Bob Ewell did was wrong.
Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch knew he was going to lose the case defending Tom Robinson, but he tried. He made the jury think about their decision for a while, and that's what he wanted. Many people were against it, but he had the courage to keep going.
Growing Up
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his shoes and walk around in it.” -Harper E. Lee
Growing up is a part of anyone's life, but it really showed with Scout and Jem. In the book, they learn to face the new, real world, whether it is good or bad, easy or hard. They also understand situations more, and also try and help out. From being scared of the famous Boo Radley, to the Tom Robinson case, you can really see they have matured.
A Difference 3 Years Can Make...
Within the 3 years time-lapse the story takes place, Scout and Jem really grow up, especially Jem. They learn to take on more responsibilities, learn the life of Maycomb, and also start to get a new understanding of the world.
Jem Is Growing Up
Throughout the novel, we see Atticus's children as playful, innocent, free kids. However, more into the story, Calpurnia starts to call Jem Mr. Jem, because she says that he is growing up. An example would be when he always took care of Scout. He always had her bad, and took care of her in every situation. Jem starts to take more responsibility and acts more like an adult toward the end of the story.
To Kill A Mockingbird Movie Trailer
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