To Kill A Mockingbird How Does Atticus Show Courage

How the character Atticus Finch portrays courage In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee presents the idea that courage is shown by standing up for what one believes in even though others may not share the same belief. Social justice requires courage because one needs not to judge someone by his race. For instance, Atticus puts himself between the lynch mob and Tom Robinson. Atticus shot the dog in front of the Radley's house, even though he had not shot a gun in years. Atticus also stood up for Tom when the mob, led by Mr.Cunningham, had been drinking and wanted to harm Tom. Atticus is courageous because he stands up for what he believes in, even though others may not share the same belief. For example, Atticus is the same in his house as he