Courage is the quality of mind that enables one to face danger with confidence, resolve and firm self-control. This idea of ​​courage is shown in many novels in different ways The Book Thief, a novel based on World War II by Markus Zusak and The Secret Life of Bees, a novel by Sue Monk Kidd about civil rights both give us insights. interpretations of courage, in The Zusak Book Thief shows us that courage helps us get through life, even if we are afraid. Kidd shows us that courage can help us get what we want. courage guides a person to stand up for what they believe in. The Book Thief and The Secret Life of Bees are themed around courage, they are illustrated differently The Book Thief says that courage can help a person even though they may have. fears. Many characters in the book have fears related to the outside world. The reason is that there is discrimination against certain people, such as Jews. In "It's Getting Worse", Walter told Max. “At any moment they could discover us… We don’t know what could happen.” I might get caught. You may need to find this place...I'm too scared to ask anyone for help. They could put me there. There is only one solution. I’m going to go…’” (Zusak 194-195). This quote indicates that Walter is trying to help Max, who was Jewish. Even though he was scared, he found the courage to help his friend, risking the Nazis catching them both. Walter was arrested for helping a Jew, and Max was arrested for being Jewish and taken to a camp. In this position, many people would be afraid and would not be able to complete their task. However, Walter had the courage to improve someone else's life, despite his fears. Likewise, The Secret Life of Bees shows that ...... middle of paper ...... it was enough to defend what she believed. It was with this in mind that she went with August, also an African. American woman, to vote for the president. Not only did courage help her stand up for what she believes is right, but she was able to give us a glimpse of courage. Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, tells us that courage helps you walk through life with your fears. Sue Monk Kidd, the author of The Secret Life of Bees, shows that courage can help a person get what they want. Both The Book Thief and The Secret Life of Bees give us an interpretation of courage that says it can help a person stand up for what they believe in. Whether you are afraid or simply faced with a problem, courage can help resolve the complication. If you have courage in life, you will achieve goals you never thought possible..