![]() ![]() The town perceives Boo as a scary, dangerous man and the children believed that “Radley pecans could kill you” and would not eat them if they fell over the fence. Acts of courage like Atticus’ has the power to challenge the existing practices of violence against black people in the town and create changes to these behaviors.īoo Radley also displays physical courage and defies the societal beliefs that surround him when he protects the children against Mr. When a mob of four carloads of men approaches Atticus, he was not afraid simply telling them to “turn around and go home again”.Ītticus’ calm and collected tone highlights the courage he possesses and his strong will to do what is right for Tom. Atticus is a character that displays physical courage with a view to changing the justice system so it is fair, whether a person is black or white.Ītticus displays this physical courage when he sits outside of the jail in order to protect Tom Robinson from the lynch mob so that he will be able to have a trial. ![]() Harper Lee uses acts of physical courage to highlight the stereotypes that surround the people of Maycomb and emphasize the importance of being courageous in order to bring about a more equal society. ![]()
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