Courage: Attributes of a Courageous Person – JSS2 Civic Education Lesson Note (First Term)

Lesson note at a glance

Courage is the ability to do something difficult even when there’s risk. Courageous people do and say what they think is right despite opposition.

Moral courage is the courage to take action for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse consequences.

It is also the willingness to say the truth at all times and do the right things even when forced to change one’s mind.

Spiritual Courage: this is when one can act according to one’s religious belief

Physical Courage: This is when one uses physical energy to be able to get things done

The following are some of the attributes of a courageous person:

Commitment: a courageous person should always be hardworking and very loyal
Endurance: a courageous person should be able to tolerate suffering, pain, and hardship without complaining
Determination: a courageous person should have a strong feeling or desire to achieve results or goals
Steadfastness: a courageous person must be firm and must not be somebody who changes his/her words and actions anyhow and must be known for what he or she is.
Diligence: one must be careful, thorough, and very hard-working
Boldness: one must not be fearful in whatever he/she does
Bravery: one must be ready to face danger, pain, or suffering when carrying out a task, which means he or she must be lion-hearted

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