How Does Atticus Show Courage

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Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill A Mocking Bird’ 1960’s classic American literature that explores themes of racism, injustice, morality, and courage. Written from the perspective of a young girl named Scout Finch and her brother Jem, showing how everything unraveled in the town of Maycomb from their eyes. The theme of courage is displayed by many characters in this eventful novel. The characters Atticus and Mrs. Maudie demonstrate different forms of courage. Atticus shows moral courage and Mrs. Maudie demonstrates courage through her unwavering support for Atticus and her willingness to speak her mind, knowing it is extremely looked down on.

The virtuous character, Atticus Finch, shows courage through his actions and beliefs. He defends a wrongfully