Courage

Throughout Artemis Fowl, the reader finds various acts of courage. Most of the main characters exhibit courage at one point or another, particularly as they try to save each other from danger. These acts of courage happen because of the bonds that the characters have for one another and their senses of duty and responsibility. Although Artemis is the main character, his actions are not necessarily guided as much by courage as they are by bravado and thought-out planning.

Butler is one of the characters who displays courage throughout the book. This is somewhat mitigated by the fact that he is well trained and often just carrying out his job as Artemis's manservant and protector. Butler does act on instinct and training against the troll, a creature who is large and more deadly than Butler. The troll also virtually kills Butler and Butler still goes back to fight...