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    the wrong things‚ you give the right things a chance to catch you.” (Unknown) Many people get scored to show their courage for the right thing. What gives you and your peers to do the right thing with courage? Your peers and yourself do have courage because people do have that someone in life‚ that helps encourage them. It’s just buried inside and you need to show people you’re courage to do the right thing. People just don’t want to disappoint anyone. In this short story‚ “Thank You Ma’am”

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    length of the novel. Atticus black client that is accused of rape‚ Tom Robinson‚ also portrays courage in his composure and disposition. And even though we only see him once‚ Boo Radley exhibits much courage with his acts. Atticus Finch is the most courageous character and this is easily seen through his actions. His stance against the townsfolks beliefs is a major reason for why he is the portrait of courage. Atticus puts all his heart into defending Tom Robinson even though everyone in Maycomb is

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    trial‚ Scout learns lessons about achieving the ideal image of womanhood. In the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ the author‚ Harper Lee communicates the theme of moral courage by creating conflicts while using symbolic people to help represent the emotions and ideas throughout the book. Through the use of symbolism‚ moral courage was developed through Boo Radley’s actions throughout the book. In the novel‚ Miss Maudie said “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but... sing their hearts out for us. That’s

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    Does Henry Fleming mature from an uncertain and naïve adolescent to a strong young man over the course of The Red Badge of Courage? Set during the Civil War‚ The Red Badge of Courage follows the journey of Henry Fleming through a number of trials‚ including battle‚ fear and the death of his fellow comrade over a mere three days. But do all these transform him into the larger-than- life war hero he always dreamt of or a coward who fled at the sound of an enemy bullet? In the first chapter

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    Badge of Courage‚ was born on November 1st 1871 and died on June 5th 1900. He was born into a progressive family‚ making him identify with the poor because he had rejected social and religious traditions. Like many writers‚ Crane was a contradiction because for someone who had big interest in war and violence he was a gentle man. No matter how good of writer Crane was he did not excel academically; however‚ he did excel in his literary career in journalism. Before The Red Badge of Courage‚ Crane wrote

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    Courage is being able to face difficulty and do what others are afraid to do‚ without caring about what others think of you. Courage is commonly interpreted incorrectly‚ a courageous person is more than just a strong person who fights for someone. A courageous person would be able to face situations with self-confidence and resolution‚ a will do something even if they are afraid of the out outcome. In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird‚ she demonstrates courage is doing what is right no matter

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    story as it helps the group find their definition of justice. This is Socrates’ definition of courage based upon the previous arguments Glaucon‚ Adeimantus‚ and Socrates himself had made previously. What we are told to be afraid of and the opposite are preserved through many generations‚ promoting courage for different people through each one. This quotation is important because it shows exactly how “courage” works. This could be useful for people who work in law or others who seek these definitions

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    The book The History of Wonder Woman states “Like every other superhero‚ Wonder Woman has a secret identity. Unlike every other superhero‚ she also has a secret history.”  Wonder woman is an icon for feminism and is a crucial one. The book is about the history of William Moulton Marston‚ the creator of Wonder Woman. The book is more than an average story of a superhero that is seen in a comic strip. It gives outstanding information on the history of Wonder Woman. Part one is about the personal and

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    In chapter 50 of the Speak With Courage textbook I learned to Set a goal‚ and then set out to achieve that goal. Going right along with this I also learned that on the day you speak‚ as the person you are‚ with the skills‚ knowledge‚ and aptitudes you possess‚ do the best you can and let it go. Personally‚ I often become overwhelmed that people will not like my speech because I am not the most talented or gifted student at strategically and efficiently expressing myself. Other times I feel like I

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    by the modern school year. The school year was optimized for a different time‚ and as such‚ needs to be changed. The change to an all year school would allow for improved learning‚ greater knowledge‚ and an increased number of breaks throughout the school year. The need for change in the school calendar is very crucial‚ and be beneficial for multiple purposes. Many schools in the United States are beginning to change their school calendar so their students attend class all year round. The changes

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