What Does It Mean To Be Courageous?

Beatrice Mtetwa once said,” This has to be done. Somebody’s got to do it, and why shouldn’t it be you?” She was described as courageous by many. Courageous is a word used to describe many people but, what does it really mean? Courage is something everyone should strive to have. I believe to be courageous someone must, stand up for what they believe in, empower others, and when something is wrong jump in and help to the best of their ability.

The first thing I think someone must do to be courageous is stand up for what they believe in. This is what Rosa Parks did on December 1, 1955. The text from Source 1 states,” If an African American passenger was sitting in the row, he or she was expected to give up the seat and stand. This is what Rosa Parks was told to do-and she refused. She knew that the bus driver’s request was not right or fair and, even though she knew her resistance would not be well received, she defended her beliefs”(Source 1).This shows that even though Rosa knew she might get arrested, she fought for what she knew was right. No matter what anyone thinks do what everyone should do what they believe is right. Don’t back down to anyone just because they think the ideas someone has is wrong.

In Source 3 it states,” This is the sixth time that I’ve had the pleasure of attending this event, and it is always the highlight of my year because I always walk away feeling inspired by these women, determined to reflect their courage in my own life. I know I’m not alone in that feeling because everyday, with every life they touch and every spirit they raise, these women are creating ripples that stretch across the globe”(Source 3). This explains the fact that just speaking out to others can impact many people. One little word can change someone's whole perspective on