To Kill a Mockingbird; Courage vs. Cowardice By gbevlock Sep 22, 1933 Courage: Boo Radley leaves his house Aug 21, 1934 Courage: Tom Robinson states he is not guilty Oct 25, 1934 Courage: Boo Radley saves Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell Oct 25, 1934 Cowardice: Bob Ewell tries to kill Jem and Scout Oct 31, 1934 Courage: Scout walks Boo home Nov 21, 1934 Cowardice: Mayella Ewell allows Tom Robinson to be arrested when she knows he is innocent Dec 22, 1934 Courage: Atticus Finch agrees to defend Tom Robinson Dec 28, 1934 Courage: Atticus shoots the mad dog Jul 26, 1935 Courage: Scout saves Tom Robinson from lynch mob Oct 27, 1935 Cowardice: Bob Ewell loses his job, leaves a hate note at the judge’s home, and stalks Helen Robinson.
