How Does Prejustice Show Courage In To Kill A Mockingbird

One of the principal aims of To Kill a Mockingbird is to subject the narrator to a series of learning experiences and then observe how much she profits from her experiences. There is rarely a chapter that does not teach Scout something new or does not build toward a new learning experience. So, one rewarding approach to the novel is throughout an examination of these experiences. In the largest view, Scout learns about (1) justice and injustice through the Tom Robinson trial; (2) prejustice and its effects on the processes of the law and society; (3) courage as manifested in ways others act; and (4) respect for individuality of the human being. On a smaller scale, Scout learns numerous things about numerous people; she …show more content…
To prove this, Miss Lee first had Scout observe her father perform a physical act of courage when he shoots the charging mad dog. Then Scout encounters the seemingless vinductiveness of Mrs. Dubose. After this she dies, Atticus explains to them how courageous the lady was because she knew she was dying but was determined to die free of morphine which had preciously controlled her. She fought against great odds even though she knew that she would lose. The above lesser experiences prepare Scout for the greater test o Courage: the is Atticus' fight for Tom's life even though he knows that he will lose the case and even though he knows that he is fighting against tremendous odds. This realization forces Scout to quit fighting with her fists and try to combat others opinions with her head than her physical violence. Prejuduce is someting that has to taught and is therefore on of the most difficult things to understand. Atticus has brought up both children to respect all people nervermind there color. Scout's close relationship with Calpurnia attests to her acceptance of a person of any color. Atticus as a lawyer has always believed in