THEME AND SYMBOLISM THESAURUS

COURAGE



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HELPFUL TIP:

Your story's theme is its central message to readers and can be reinforced with specific symbols and motifs pulled right from the setting. Additionally, symbols woven into a scene can underscore your character's emotions, establish mood, and even generate conflict. Explore your story theme thoughtfully and use associated symbols to do more with less.
THEMATIC STATEMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOUR STORY:
Without fear, courage doesn't exist.
Change always requires courage.
Courage means being vulnerable.
It takes courage to persist in the face of opposition or defeat.
Courage is the ultimate virtue.
Courage can get you killed.
Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is try.

LIES (ANTI-THEMATIC STATEMENTS) YOUR CHARACTER MIGHT BELIEVE:
I'm too afraid to be courageous.
There are other people better equipped to accept this challenge.
Why put myself out there when my contributions won't make a difference?
My small actions are not as prestigious and courageous as something grand.
If I show the real me, I'll lose the respect of others.
If an action doesn't showcase my bravery, it's not worth doing.
Once a coward, always a coward.
I'd rather survive than be brave.

CHARACTER TRAITS TO SUPPORT OR CHALLENGE THE THEME:
CONFRONTATIONAL, COWARDLY, DEVIOUS, DISLOYAL, EVASIVE, INSECURE, MACHO, NERVOUS, SELFISH, SUBSERVIENT, TIMID, ADVENTUROUS, AFFECTIONATE, BOLD, CONFIDENT, COURAGEOUS, DIPLOMATIC, HONORABLE, IDEALISTIC, INSPIRATIONAL, OBEDIENT, PASSIONATE, PROTECTIVE, SOCIALLY AWARE

WOUNDS THAT MAY SHAPE A CHARACTER'S PERSPECTIVE:
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CREATIVE WORKS THAT EXPLORE THIS THEME:
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NATURAL SYMBOLS FOR THIS THEME:
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HUMAN & SOCIETAL SYMBOLS FOR THIS THEME:
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