To Kill A Mockingbird Boo Radley Courage

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One of the most significant themes in To Kill a Mockingbird is courage, and Harper Lee uses many of the characters and circumstances in the novel to demonstrate all facets of courage. Physical courage is demonstrated by Atticus standing in the middle of the street, facing off with a rabid dog armed only with a shotgun. Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose demonstrates inner courage which enables her to kick a long-time addiction. Boo Radley demonstrates extraordinary courage when he saves the Finch children from being killed by Bob Ewell. There is no doubt that this is a courageous and selfless act. So in my opinion both Mrs. Henry Dubose and Boo Radley are the most courageous characters. Mrs. Dubose because battling an addiction is something that