In the book, the characters that showed the most courage are Atticus, Jem, and Calpurnia. Atticus was one of the characters that showed many acts of courage throughout the book. ... Having Atticus shown his courage throughout the book, Jem was another character who had shown his great courage. ... Also, Jem did not want anyone to think of him as a coward, he uses his courage as his source of pride. ... Calpurnia's great heroism occurred when she had taken Jem and Scout to her coloured church knowing about the prejudice people in the town. ...

• Word Count: 1011
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It is always a controversy in public schools, should a particular book be taught? Some may argue for or against based on the book's content, language, and morals. ... She demonstrates pride in her family when fighting on the playground in her school so that she may protect her father's name and prevent him from being known as the gentleman who defends a black man. ... The word was commonly used because of the prejudice and racism that transpired in the South. ... The book is historically accurate, and therefore students in grade ten should have no trouble tackling the book. ...

• Word Count: 1863
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

* Discuss the novel as a representation of moral courage To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee that is set in 1930's Alabama where colour prejudice was predominant. ... We trust him to do right" His conduct and conversation throughout the book show that he is entirely free from the usual Maycomb faults of pride, racialism and hypocrisy. ... This is truly an act of admirable courage because Atticus defies the prejudices of the Maycomb community and takes on the case. ...

• Word Count: 1939
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School