He argued unconvincingly that they would let him alone, perhaps even make an outlaw of him. But then the fatal unreasoning knowledge came to him again. The breaking of the conch and the death of Piggy and Simon lay over the island like a vapor. These painted savages would go further and further. Then there was that indefinable connection between himself and Jack; who therefore would never let him alone; never.
An’ they chased ‘n’ never could catch him ’cause they didn’t know what he looked like, an’ Atticus, when they finally saw him, why he hadn’t done any of those things…Atticus, he was real nice… His hands were under my chin, pulling up the cover, tucking it around me. Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them. He turned out the light and went into Jem’s room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.
Исках да разбереш нещо от нея, исках да видиш какво означава истинска храброст и да не мислиш, че човек е храбър само когато има оръжие в ръка. Храброст е, когато знаеш, че си победен още преди да започнеш, но въпреки това започваш и се държиш докрай. Тогава много рядко побеждаваш, макар че понякога и това се случва.
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