Such examples include equality advocates, presidents, peacemakers, scientists who defied what we previously knew, and many others. They left their fingerprint forever engraved in humanity’s history, even though they risked their lives for it. Throughout history, people who chose to be courageous often managed to change the world for the better. Although there are many risks associated with doing so, a brave person knows that it’s crucial to go ahead and try to overcome the challenge, rather than sitting in silence or turning a blind eye on it. The bottom line is that as humans, we can become braver by facing the obstacles in our way with confidence, strength, and a willingness to overcome them. Such people are usually soldiers, army officials, firefighters, movement leaders, etc. Then, there’s physical courage, or one’s ability to face great danger that may harm their physical integrity. One good example of such courage is a whistleblower, or a person who signals something wrong knowing that they’re putting themselves at risk. Although, that sometimes means defying societal rules, norms, people’s opinions, or putting themselves at risk. The first refers to one’s ability to act according to their moral compass and life principles. Within this concept, you can view courage in two ways: moral and physical courage.
What is courage? The book defines it as someone’s ability to face danger, challenges, and life’s hardships.
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If you want to save this summary for later, download the free PDF and read it whenever you want.ĭownload PDF Lesson 1: Facing danger and uncertainty with confidence and willingness is what makes a person brave. Day two – challenge complete! Next up: phoresis. Much thanks to the BookBum Club for giving me the incentive to finally read this delightful “short and sweet” book (128 pgs). I highly encourage all the crew to read Jackie’s review because it is basically perfect in its representation of the book and its impact. I do think all readers could find something to enjoy in this tale. His pictures of Maftu adventures and island life were wonderful. He became known for this artwork and illustrated over 40 books and magazines. One of the highlights of the book were the author’s own illustrations. The tale of Maftu was one such tale that was still told around the fires of the Polynesian islands. The author was well known for his travels to the South Seas and the stories he brought back. From the modern perspective, it is interesting to note that Maftu would not have survived his ordeal if he hadn’t mastered the “women’s work” that is scorned by the men of the tribe. Ye cheer on Maftu in his journey and come to respect his resourcefulness, hard work, and fortitude. That said, I also very much enjoyed this tale when cultural context is taken into account. Yes, it does fall into a bit of a predictable storytelling mode where our protagonist magically conquers everything.” Yes, it portrays sexism, bullying, and submitting to peer pressure in a positive light.
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Yes, Call It Courage does play on all the noble-savage action-adventure boy serial tropes, such as those in the Tarzan serials. Can he face his fears, learn to accept himself, and survive long enough to make it back home?Īs me matey Jackie says, “Yes, this 1940 Newbery Award winner certainly has some representation issues. So he steals a canoe and takes off with his trusty dog companion to sail on the sea only to be thrust into an even bigger adventure. The day comes where he resolves to face his fears. Due to the fact that the sea supports the livelihood of the tribe, Maftu is known as a coward. A childhood mishap caused him (rightly) to be afraid of the sea. It is the story of Maftu who grows up on an island. I meself had embarked on this journey many years ago before adverse winds and scads of other adventures sent me off course. She be on the Great Newbery quest wherein she be reading all Newbery medal winners by January 2022 when the 100th Newbery Award happens! Worthy goal indeed.
Ye see it all stems from a post I read from me matey Jackie deathbysundoku back in October 2017. Ahoy there me mateys! This be the second read in me April BookBum Club Challenge! This read is long overdue.
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