In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird courage is standing up for the people that didn’t do anything, innocent people. Atticus Finch is one of the characters that fits in the definition of courage by undertaking Tom Robinson’s case, although he knew that he couldn’t win the case but he took it to show how courageous he was to defend a black man. Courage is a significant topic that is shown by Atticus Finch, Mrs.Dubose, and Jem by confronting things that seems impossible.
Atticus demonstrates courage in way that goes against all societal etiquette. He defended Tom Robinson who was unfairly accused by a white man; both humans, both equally important. Nonetheless, the jury finds Tom Robinson guilty, just because of his skin color.