Courage is defined as being brave and fearless. Firemen and police officers exhibit forms of courage daily in their dangerous jobs. However, there is a more subtle form of courage. Courage can mean standing strong in your beliefs. Several characters in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird demonstrate various forms of courage. Scout, Jem, Atticus, and Mrs. Dubose each exhibit different characteristics of courage

I believe both Scout and Jem are very courageous despite their age. It was extremely courageous for Jem to run and touch the Radley place. Despite his knowledge about the Radley Place and the fear that he had about being near the house, Jem still chose to touch the Radley Place. This act of courage is obvious to the reader.

Another example of courage which is not so obvious to the reader is the acts of Scout. In one instance, Scout unknowingly turned the...