Question

Which part of this excerpt from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is an example of metaphor?



I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.

Answer 1

"I wanted you to see what real courage is" could be the metaphor for courage isn't a person, place, nor thing

Answer 2

Answer:

"courage is a man with a gun in his hand"

Explanation:

In the given excerpt, Atticus is explaining the concept of courage to Jem. Here "courage" has been explained by the use of metaphor. Courage has been compared with a man holding a gun. Atticus tells Jem to build a clear distinction between what an act of courage is the appearance of it. He equates the quality of courage with a brave man who can stand against all the ills and evils with bravery.