TKMB Online Discussion #4

• If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.- George S. Patton

• The coward calls the brave man rash, the rash man calls him a coward.- Aristotle

The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man. . . . It is more powerful than external circumstances. - Seneca

This weeks topic is bravery. What is it? Who displays it? Can they be compared, ranked or judged? Is it always a good thing? Characters you could mention in this discussion are Jem, Atticus, Scout, Mrs Dubose, Tom Robinson, Aunt Alex (Yes, Aunt Alex...think about it)