Courage - Atticus Finch Style

Throughout the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, the adults teach the children many lessons about life, humanity, and how to treat and understand others. According to Atticus regarding Mrs. Dubose to Jem, "...I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what."

Interpret this quote in your own words. Agree or disagree with it and tell us why. Use examples from the novel or real life. Don't use other peoples names and be appropriate in your response at all times. When you are finished with your comment, sign your full name. Then go ahead and post your reply. You won't see your post until I approve it.

To Kill A Mockingbird novel request

Next week we will begin reading To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. As I only have one class set of books, I am asking that students purchase a copy, sign out a copy at the local library, or borrow a copy from someone you know. This would be a great help to managing our reading outside of class.

To Kill A Mockingbird is a classic novel published in 1960. Set in a small southern town during the Great Depression, it is a story of the human condition. It teaches lessons that one should never forget and reminds us to walk in the shoes of others before we judge them. As we become part of the story, we realize that while we are all different people, our character is what shapes us - it is what counts.Here are some great websites to check out as a supplement to the novel:


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056592/

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/

http://www.teenreads.com/authors/au-lee-harper.asp