In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, what are three acts of bravery, performed by three different characters, that can be found in Chapters 1-11?...

In Chapter 1, Dill dares Jem to run into the Radley yard and knock on the Radley's door. The children are terrified of Boo Radley, and Jem is hesitant to accept the dare. Jem tells Dill, "Don't blame me when he gouges your eyes out. You started it, remember." (Lee 17) Jem accepts the dare after Dill says that Jem only needs to "touch" the house, instead of knocking on the door. Jem displays bravery...

In Chapter 1, Dill dares Jem to run into the Radley yard and knock on the Radley's door. The children are terrified of Boo Radley, and Jem is hesitant to accept the dare. Jem tells Dill, "Don't blame me when he gouges your eyes out. You started it, remember." (Lee 17) Jem accepts the dare after Dill says that Jem only needs to "touch" the house, instead of knocking on the door. Jem displays bravery by confronting his fears and touching the Radley's front porch.

In Chapter 3, Burris Ewell gives attitude to his teacher, Miss Caroline, after she tells him to "sit down." Little Chuck Little displays bravery by standing up for Miss Caroline and threatening Burris Ewell. Despite Chuck Little's diminutive stature, he boldly confronts Burris Ewell. Little Chuck Little says, "I'd soon's kill you as look at you. Now go home." (Lee 37) Chuck Little put his right hand into his pocket, insinuating he was carrying a knife, which scared Burris Ewell.

In Chapter 10, a rabid dog named Tim Johnson walks the streets of Maycomb. Neighbors run inside their houses in fear of being bitten by the diseased animal. Sheriff Tate gives his gun to Atticus, who is known for his marksmanship abilities as a youth. Atticus is reluctant to shoot at first and says, "I haven't shot a gun in thirty years." (Lee 127) Atticus displays bravery by taking action and shooting Tim Johnson. Atticus saves the Maycomb community members from the possibility of being bitten by a rabid dog.