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To Kill a Mockingbird; Courage vs. Cowardice

  • Courage: Boo Radley leaves his house

  • Courage: Tom Robinson states he is not guilty

  • Courage: Boo Radley saves Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell

  • Cowardice: Bob Ewell tries to kill Jem and Scout

  • Courage: Scout walks Boo home

  • Cowardice: Mayella Ewell allows Tom Robinson to be arrested when she knows he is innocent

  • Courage: Atticus Finch agrees to defend Tom Robinson

  • Courage: Atticus shoots the mad dog

  • Courage: Scout saves Tom Robinson from lynch mob

  • Cowardice: Bob Ewell loses his job, leaves a hate note at the judge’s home, and stalks Helen Robinson.