Atticus Courage Quotes

“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is a novel that explores the theme of courage throughout key events and through character. The novel is narrated by Jen-Louise Finch over a two year period revolving mainly around the trial of Tom Robinson.

When Atticus took the case, he went up against Maycomb, a generally prejudiced town, in order to defend Tom. He understood that taking the case would make him an object of ridicule and that no one would forgive him for believing a black man's word over a white man's. Even his own sister expresses disapproval at his decision, practically telling him he was bringing disgrace to the family. Nevertheless, no matter how much his reputation suffered, he did not change his mind. Standing up for his morals and ethics was more important than what people thought about him. From the very start Atticus knows he will not win the case however he does his job and finishes what he set out to do.

"Never be Afraid to Stand Up for what's Right." This statement is very powerful. Throughout the book To Kill a Mockingbird, this theme has been portrayed many times. Atticus is a main example for this theme. In every circumstance, or problem that he faced he fought for what was right, even if it was against the crowd. In the court room the setting of the theme was portrayed because Atticus was standing up for Tom and equality. Not only was he not afraid, he stood up for what was right even knowing he'd be called things like "a disgrace to the family" (chapter 13) and "a N- lover"(chapter 9). Throughout the plot we see Atticus standing up for what he believed in. Not only with Tom, but at the end of the book he even wanted to take

friends and this is still our home.” (Chapter nine) Atticus knew that him defending Tom would anger many people. Which is why he tells Scout to stand strong and not get bitter towards their friends who would get bitter towards their family for defending

Courage can mean being adventurous or doing something by yourself for the first time. Real courage is having perseverance, determination and doing what you believe in. According to Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, real courage is “when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” Mrs. Dubose, Boo Radley, and Atticus show their courage by never giving up when things get tough or being afraid of going against societal norms.

In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus is the “mockingbird” of the story in that he is “killed” when other people are against his harmless “singing”. This is so because he innocently read with Scout at night against Miss Caroline’s will, he clearly had the upper side of evidence in the Tom Robinson trial yet still lost, and he persisted Aunt Alexandra’s blatant request of firing Calpurnia in order for her to be the housekeeper. All three of these reasons help to prove that he indeed took on such a role in the plot.

"He became not a man but a member. He felt that something of which he was a part -a regiment, an army, a cause, or a country -was in a crisis. He was welded into a common personality which was dominated by a single desire." (Crane ) The Red Badge of Courage is written by Stephen Crane. It takes place during the Civil War. Some readers think Henry is a Coward while other think he is a hero. Henry shows heroic traits when he ends up fighting, grabs the flag, and stays with the army.

“I wanted you to see 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 see it through no matter what” (149). Many people do not do the right things sometimes because they’re not brave enough to do so. To kill a Mockingbird was published July 11th, 1960 by Harper Lee in New York City. This novel was about racial tensions and also involved a court case of rape between an African American man and a white woman. This novel is known all around the world, it has become a classic Modern American Literature and has also won the Pulitzer Prize. In the novel To kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee uses the story's conflicts and mood of

Courage is the ability to do something in the face of pain, grief or fear. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus serves as an example of true courage to the town when he shoots the sick dog Tim Johnson, defends Tom Robinson in his legal troubles and allows Mr. Ewell spit in his face.

In the community of Maycomb Atticus is criticized by the way he talks to people and how responsible he could be. When Atticus had called Mayela ma'am and Ms. Mayella got offended. She became offended because she thought atticus was mocking her, she had criticized him for the way he talked to her. The way he was talking to her he was trying to show respect and was trying to be respectful to Mayella. "I got somethin' to say an' then I ain't gonna say no more. That nigger yonder took advantage of me an' if you fine fancy gentlemen don't wanta do nothin' about it then you're all yellow stinkin' cowards, stinkin' cowards, the lot of you. Your fancy airs don't come to nothin'—your ma'amin' and Miss Mayellerin' don't come to nothin', Mr. Finch-" This quote shows that Mayella is somewhat offended by Atticus calling her ma'am and that she doesn't expect much of him.

Lee and Conolly shows the audience that courage tend to come in diverge forms. One form is physical courage. In the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus demonstrates courage in a physical sense as he finds himself in a face off with a loose rabid dog, only armed with a shotgun. " For God's sake, Mr. Finch, look where he is! Miss and you'll go straight into the Radley house!

Atticus Finch from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a caring figure. After Jem had destroyed Mrs. Dubose’s flowers Atticus comforts Scout. “Atticus pushed my head under his chin. ‘It’s not time to worry yet,’” (Pg. 139, Lee). This quote shows how Atticus is a caring figure because he comforts Scout after Jem took her batton and destroyed it along with Mrs. Dubose’s flowers. Another example is when Mrs. Dubose dies and Atticus comes home with a box from her to Jem. “Jem buried his face in Atticus’s shirt front. ‘Sh-h,’ he said. ‘I think that was her way of telling you-everything’s all right now, Jem, everything’s all right…” (Pg. 149, Lee). This quote also shows how Atticus is caring because when Jem freaks out about receiving a mountain

In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, everyone stood up for their ideas no matter what. Even if anyone disagrees with an opinion, everyone should always stand up for what they believe in. At one point in life, everyone will come across a difficult decision to make. No matter what situation is given, they must always stick with their opinion. An example from To Kill A Mockingbird is when Cecil Jacobs, a boy from her school, made fun of Atticus to Scout. Scout complained to Atticus why he was defending a negro. It says, “He had announced in the schoolyard and the day before that Scout Finch’s daddy defended niggers. I denied it, but told Jem. ‘What’d he mean sayin’ that?’ I asked. ‘Nothing’ Jem said, ‘Ask Atticus, he'll tell you.’ ‘Do you defend niggers, Atticus?’ I asked him that evening.

“Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk - especially in new undertakings,” Walt Disney, American entrepreneur, animator, once said. This quote shows how courage has to do with leadership. It also implies that it can involve risk but having courage will lead people through it. Harper Lee’s book, To Kill A Mockingbird, tells a story of a family during the Great Depression.

Character : Atticus Finch Explanation for shoe choice : I chose these shoes to represent atticus finch because he is lawyer so he need nice cloth and shoes. Atticus was very modest person. They are also Heavy and rigid because he always go court