Throughout the novel of To Kill a Mockingbird, these characters have shown courage in many different ways. From Scout and Jem defending their father, knowing it would get them in trouble, but continuing to do so, to Atticus doing what no other man would by defending a black man, to Arthur( Boo) Radley saving the kids from Bob Ewell. Throughout the book these characters have shown courage for doing acts that society would have frowned upon. Each character has grown to see how the world is, but were able to push through and defy what others thought was right. As Scout and Jem reached the age of maturity, through their courage,they learned to never give in to what others say and to prejudge a person before knowing who they truly are. Atticus had courage to stand up for what he believed in as well as being able to teach his children what’s right. Boo Radley was able to come out of his shell, and learn to trust again after many people lost faith in him and believed that he was evil, as well as come back into society's view after so many years in