There are many different definitions of courage. Some people say that courage is being able to face their fears. Others say that courage is a person with a strong heart. In To Kill A Mockingbird, courage is ..."when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what" (112). Courage plays a major role in To Kill A Mockingbird, the story of two young children growing up in an unfair world infected with racism, sexism, and more. Author Harper Lee displays true courage as standing up for what one believes in even when it means risking something precious.

Atticus risks his own well-being numerous times in order to stay true to his values. His pursuit of righteousness reveals that he does have real courage. In the beginning of the story, Atticus, a lawyer, is assigned to defend Tom Robinson, a...