Examples Of Perseverance In To Kill A Mockingbird '

Risking his reputation and safety, Atticus defends a black

One way scout displays herself is obstinate. For example, at the beginning of the book, Scout’s teachers tells her she is not allowed to read at home anymore with her dad. Scout was very upset when she was told that. That day when she ran home, she tried to convince her father, Atticus, to let her not go to school because she wanted to continue reading with him every night. Another example where Scout is obstinate in the novel is when Jem, Scout's brother, Dill, Scout’s friend, and Scout go down to the courthouse to spy on Atticus and find him confronting a mob of men. When Scout runs to see Atticus, Jem and Dill are forced to follow. Scout then sees a man she knows, Mr. Cunningham, she tries many times to get his attention but he does not respond. “Hey, Mr. Cunningham” “Hey, Mr. Cunningham. How’s your entailment gettin’ along?” “Don't you remember me, Mr. Cunningham? I’m Jean Louise Finch.” “I go to

of the characters. Atticus shows courage throughout the whole book: one example is when he took the offer of defending Tom Robinson's case. He knew what the

Through the interactions with Tom Robinson on a case, Atticus demonstrates the will he has to defend Robinson against false accusations the Ewells have on him but due to racial injustice, the court will favor the white man’s claim. Atticus argued, “‘I know, and lots of ‘em probably deserved it, too—but in the absence of eye-witnesses there’s always a doubt, sometimes only the shadow of a doubt. The law says ’reasonable doubt,‘ but I think a defendant’s entitled to the shadow of a doubt. There’s always the possibility, no matter how improbable, that he’s

The first six chapters involved Scout’s first day of school, Dill’s arrival, demise of Mr. Radley, Mr. Nathan Radley’s arrival and the dare to touch the Radley’s door. Scout (Jean Louise Finch) and Jem (Jeremy Atticus Finch) were siblings, Mr. Atticus Finch Scout’s father a widower and a lawyer, their neighboring friend Dill (Charles Baker Harris) were the major characters in the first six chapters. They were very mischievous. The minor characters were black cook Miss Calpurnia and other neighbors such as Miss Stephanie Crawford, Arthur (Boo) Radley (the talk of the town) and Mrs. Dubose.

In the 1980s, the majority of the people living in the South had very conservative and prejudiced views. During this period, Jim Crow Laws made society very segregated. Public facilities were usually divided by “Whites Only” and “Colored” signs that were designed to make African Americans feel sub-human. African Americans had to live in poorer areas of a town and most could not go to school. Few Caucasians were openly sympathetic towards them out of the fear of getting rejected by society. Supporters of equality risked their reputation and sometimes their lives. Therefore, people who challenged segregation had to be extremely courageous. In To Kill a Mockingbird, which character displayed the most courage? The evidence gathered from the story indicates that Atticus Finch was the most courageous character.

Maycomb County is a small, divided town where, in this story, danger is no stranger. Everyone in Maycomb is faced with personal and difficulties, but everyone perseveres and faces the difficulties with courage. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, a young girl grows up in Maycomb County, Alabama during the Great Depression; this town is very divided in many ways and Scout is always finding ways to slip between the dividers. Throughout the story we hear rumors, court trials, and we see children maturing. By the end, we have a deeper understanding of the people in Maycomb County and what they are capable of. In To Kill a Mockingbird, the theme that courage is perseverance can be seen when Scout walks away from a fight, Mrs. Dubose dies free from her morphine addiction, and when Atticus defends an African American man in court.

Atticus has an interesting parenting style which makes him and his kids more like friends than a family. This family has lived in the same small town, Maycomb. While living in the same place has its advantages, it also brings many difficult memories and situations back. As mentioned throughout the book, Jem and Scout lost their mother at very young ages. Scout was only two, so her knowledge and memories of her are very vague. Jem was six

The True Definition of Courage George Washington was one of the most courageous people known to American history, not because he was frightened, but because he decided to fight Britain in the Revolutionary War. He was outmanned, undersupplied, and faced death, but he continued to believe in the freedom of America. Similarly, the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee demonstrates how the true definition of courage is not the lack of fear but rather perseverance and morality while pressed by difficulties and possible consequences. Ms. Dubose, a morphine addict, successfully broke her addiction, ignoring the consequences of pain conveys this definition the most. It is also revealed in the movie Finding Nemo by Pixar Animations, a story about

He had been shut up in his house for so long, it became a way of life for him. For instance, Jem starts to learn the mindset of Boo Radley, and why he chooses what he does. “I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley’s stayed shut up in the house all this time… it’s because he wants to stay inside.” (304) At first, Jem and Scout thought that Boo Radley stays inside because he was being forced to. Now, they learn that he has chosen to do so.

In the novel, Atticus Finch is used to teach a lesson of bravery and perseverance to his children and the reader. His choice to continue to defend Tom Robinson contributes to the credibility of his lesson. When asked about this case by Scout he tells her, “Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win” (Lee 87). Atticus shows courage even when he is first appointed to defend Tom Robinson by trying his best to win. He truly believes in the innocence of Tom, but racial prejudice prevents other whites from confirming

Since Jem enjoys doing "manly" things, Scout does them as well for she does not know any better and she wants to gain Jem's respect for her. As time goes by, Jem starts to mature himself, from an irresponsible boy to a sensitive, gentlemen, Mister Jem; he is always Scout's adored older brother. As Scout gets older, her Aunt Alexandra decides to try and get Scout to act more like the Jean Louise that she wants her be. The only time that Aunt Alexandra was around for a long period of time was during the trial when she came to live with the Finches when Atticus was the lawyer for Tom. Even though she disagrees with her brother, Atticus, with his way of raising his children, especially Scout, who should be taught to be a lady believes that in time, she will "come around"

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.

Atticus shows true courage by defending Tom Robinson, a black man charged with the rape of a white woman. Atticus continues to fight for justice despite knowing he can’t win the case because he is

While Scout does not really know Boo on a personal level, she knows Miss Maudie a little better. This is because for a tiny bit of time, the two of them sit and talk everyday. Therefore, Scout knows Miss Maudie well and she helps change Scout into the matured girl she is at the end of the book. While at a tea party, Miss Maudie is sitting net to Scout while all the other ladies ask her questions about her future and what she wants to do with her life-- “Miss Maudie’s