To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee 'To Kill a Mockingbird is a book about courage'. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a novel that reflects the courage performed by certain individuals within a harsh world of racial prejudice and discrimination. The strength to endure or confront hardships and dangers are characterized by various characters throughout the novel. Courage can be represented in physical, mental or moral form and are evident in Atticus Finch, Jem Finch, Mrs Dubose and Boo Radley. Atticus Finch characterizes various aspects of courage. He is …

…or hardship, without being overcome by fright, regardless of the consequences. In "To Kill a Mockingbird" courage is a prominent theme throughout the novel, in a harsh world of racial injustice and inequality, Atticus Finch, Jem Finch, Mrs Dubose and Boo Radley all possess this valuable strength. The strength to survive the severity of life's struggles, the fearlessness to protect the ones you love and the power to stand up for what you believe in.