Courage mockingbird essay

At the beginning of the novel, Jem’s idea of bravery is just touching the Redley house, but as the story progresses, he shows his courage by facing the mob and refusing to obey Atticus for the first time in his life. “In the midst of this strange assembly, Atticus stood trying to make Jem mind him.

Harper Lee uses many of the characters and circumstances in the book, as well as her own deed of writing this novel to demonstrate all facets of courage. There is a physical courage which is demonstrated by several characters.

“Courage is when you know you are licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.” (P.149) Courage, the spirit and soul of virtue, is one of the most significant themes in To kill a Mockingbird.

Courage can be defined as the mental, physical or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. According to Atticus Finch, one of the main characters in To Kill A Mockingbird, "Courage is when you know you 're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what."