ipl-logo

Courage In Uncertain Soldier

474 Words2 Pages

Has one ever wondered why courage is so important? Courage allows for the ability of a person to have power to face difficulty. In the book, named Uncertain Soldier, the theme of courage is of significance. The novel takes place in 1943-1944 near the end of WWII. seventeen-year-old, Erich, a German sailor who was in Hitler's navy ended up in Canada when his boat sank and was captured by the Canadians. Erich demonstrated courage by saving another character named Max who is twelve years old. He saved him when he was on the ice on top of a river after he pulled a prank on someone named Richard and ran way. The ice started cracking, and he fell in but Erich saved him. For example, the quotation that illustrated courage, "Yes, he did. But he got …show more content…

This showed courage because it showed Erich to face challenges to be fearless and confident to step up for his right. Lastly, courage was expressed in the book because when Max went to the general store to buy three things, two for his mother and a sarsaparilla flavored candy stick for himself. He was followed by a kid named Richard from his school. Eventually Richard grabbed Max and said " Hitler doesn’t deserve candy" then after he pushed onto the ground and an RCMP officer named Constable Mason grabbed Max and said "what are you doing, boy" (Bass,29). Max replied "N-nothing. I was pushed"(Bass,29) the RCMP officer replied "don’t lie to me"(Bass,29) then sent him home. When he went home his dad had found out about what happened. Max's father questioned him on whether he caused trouble or not and Max said no. Max's father replied "Don’t lie to me!"(Bass,40) Then after he said "hold your head up and be proud". Courage was expressed by Max's father when he said "hold your head up and be proud".(Bass,41) This meant to be fearless and confident in yourself and also to stand up for yourself. To conclude courage was shown in the novel for all those

Show More
Related

  • How Does Galbraith Show Courage In 'Snowfire'?

    435 Words  | 2 Pages

    In the novel “Snowfire” by Richard Galbraith. Michael and various other characters show great boldness while trying to save the tigers. Michal the protagonist shows great courage as he tries to complete the task his father was unable to. Another character that shows great courage is Tania especially when she enters the RATS compound. Casper shows great courage when he sacrifices himself in order to save the tigers.

    Read More

  • Scouts Honor Sparknotes

    456 Words  | 2 Pages

    In paragraph 78 the text says “ I’m going he said trying to look brave I started on my own”…”Then a ray of hope struck me maybe the other guys chicken out I could quit because of them.” This is important because it shows how he acts tough but he knows he’s not. All of the boys in “Scouts honor” struggle with being tough the first boy that struggles with being tough is Horse because he forgot his can opener so Max said “in the old days people used their teeth” Horse replied saying “you saying my teeth aren’t strong “ acting tough.

    Read More

  • 'An Analysis Of Undaunted Courage'

    491 Words  | 2 Pages

    Undaunted Courage is a very detailed and descriptive story with both interesting and slow moving parts. The book portrays the point of view of Meriwether Lewis and his diary entries from early childhood to his expedition of the western United States. The book would be considered more of a resource to a research paper on the expedition of Lewis himself. Not many people would pick this book unless they enjoy the details of the western exploration or the personal thoughts of Meriwether Lewis before his departure and during the exploration. Undaunted courage can be considered “new” because the book is portrayed in the eyes of Meriwether Lewis.

    Read More

  • Courage In The Things They Carried

    679 Words  | 3 Pages

    Courage The dictionary definition of courage is “strength in the face of pain of grief.” Throughout the novel The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, the common idea of courage is expressed with different meanings as each character interprets courage differently.

    Read More

  • Jem Finch Bravery

    957 Words  | 4 Pages

    Courage is being afraid of something, but having the bravery to go against it. Jem Finch started his life off not really understanding this true meaning. He saw courage as doing something no one else would do, like running up to Boo Radley’s house and hitting the wall. Throughout the novel, he learned that this was only childish, and true bravery is harder to come by. Atticus helps show him the real meaning through examples that happen in their lives, and Jem begins to grow up.

    Read More

  • Divergent Courage Quotes

    686 Words  | 3 Pages

    This act is courageous because giving one’s life to save countless others it is the ultimate sacrifice one can make. Natalie made her decision to try and distract the Dauntless guards from pursuing Tris so that her daughter could have a chance to escape and save others. The third character that showed courage was Four, or Tobias. Due to an abusive father, Tobias, who as Abnegation-born, left his faction and his father to become a part of Dauntless.

    Read More

  • Examples Of Courage In Night By Elie Wiesel

    822 Words  | 4 Pages

    Courage is a word that used often or not, has it’s own meaning. Having courage to do the impossible is experienced in our everyday lives without even thinking, such as, taking out the trash, going to school, taking a step onto a unknown street, it happens to us all and can even have a dramatic impact on yourself, your future, and your life. In the book Night courage is experienced every single day of torture. Prisoners, such as Elie, face and fight for their own survival not knowing that their best weapon possessed in their hands was courage. Courage was a weapon, a very powerful weapon that could change your fate in an instant.

    Read More

  • How Does Elie Wiesel Show Courage

    622 Words  | 3 Pages

    In the novel Night by Elie Wiesel, courage is demonstrated throughout the novel by various characters. To begin, courage was shown when Elie’s father was too weak to continue working and was selected to be killed, so Elie ran after his father, determined not to lose him. Courageously he chased after his father, “... Several SS men rushed to find me, creating such a confusion that a number of people were able to switch over to the right-among them my father and I. Still, there were gunshots and some dead” (Wiesel 96).

    Read More

  • Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes Theme Of Courage

    1106 Words  | 5 Pages

    There are probably four characters that show lot of courage, Eric, Sarah, Jody, and Brittain. All these characters show courage that most people probably aren't capable of. You can clearly see how all of these people change throughout this book. One of the characters who had so much courage

    Read More

  • To Kill A Mockingbird Courage Quotes

    966 Words  | 4 Pages

    Courage has gone through many changes. It has been altered throughout races, cultures, religions, sex, and time. However, the core values of courage has always remained parallel. It is difficult to explain in words the meaning of courage, like describing a color, but everyone knows what courage is, how it feels, and how to perform it. In Harper Lee’s

    Read More

  • Calpurnia Quotes Courage

    487 Words  | 2 Pages

    In the book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout, Calpurnia, and Atticus stand out when courage comes to mind. These characters show courage in many unique ways with different situations. In the early 1930s, in the deep south, racial discrimination was a huge conflict, for example, the Jim Crows Laws were in play, and it legalized segregation between blacks and whites. Courage isn’t always shown in situations, but simply throughout growing up.

    Read More

  • Les Miserables Courage

    940 Words  | 4 Pages

    Courage represents the ability to do something which frightens one. Courage has many forms. All types of courage come down to one thing, sacrifice. In the book Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, there are many examples of the different types of courage. The characters show strength in the face of pain and grief.

    Read More

  • Character Analysis: The Friday Everything Changed

    747 Words  | 3 Pages

    One more way courage is shown is when Greg ran away from his father and went into Lemon Browns area of residency through paragraph 5 - 7. Greg knew the consequences of running away from his house but he did it anyway because he didnt want to be in trouble by his dad and have to go to his room and read books. He also showed courage going into an unknown building that he didnt know if anything was in it or if anyone was in

    Read More

  • Gregor The Overlander By Suzanne Collins: Character Analysis

    835 Words  | 4 Pages

    Along with courage this book presents you with lessons about friendship, prejudice, war, courage, strength, hope and perseverance. Gregor and all of the other characters courage was the most inspiring part though. Everyone’s courage and perseverance throughout all of the deaths and hardships they faced during their quest, and how they kept their head high through all the hardships has taught me not only to give up, but to always believe in hope. I agree with this because if. When you hear the word courage you think of some great warrior about to take down the most treacherous

    Read More

  • After The War Theme Essay

    751 Words  | 4 Pages

    One of the many themes presented in the novel "After the War" is that sometimes, even living is an act of courage. This theme is shown multiple times throughout the book. One example of this theme is when Sarah lived in a dark and malodorous sewer for a year and a half. Another example is Jonathan 's story, when he explained how he took care of his brother, and found Zvi. And how Ruth continued fighting on during her flashbacks, and near the end of the book, when she was feeling suicidal.

    Read More

More about Courage In Uncertain Soldier

Open Document