Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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