Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given at the end:
It is usual to speak of courage as of two kinds: physical courage and moral courage. The distinction is quite sound; for a man can have one without the other. By physical courage, we mean the courage to face physical danger such as pain, injury, death, etc. By moral courage we imply courage to face ridicule, hatred, and public disapproval for the sake of what we believe to be right. A soldier, who can face shells and guns, may be unable to face the mockery of his companions. He is physically brave, but a moral coward. On the other hand, who dare to defy public opinion for conscience sake but cannot face bodily torture. They are morally brave, but physically cowards. Moral courage is a test of character. Danger and physical risks test our nerves and strength only but it requires an exceptional man to overcome temptations and to stay honest when his children are starving. True manliness is of the mind, not of the body. The body suffers for a time and forgets all about it. But the torture and pain of the mind may continue for years. The man, who suffers patiently without complaining because he thinks his is in the right, is truly brave. Questions:
1) Suggest a suitable title.
2) How are the types of courage different?
3)What is meant by moral courage? 4)How is moral courage better than physical courage?
5) Give a synonym for the word “mockery”
Answers
Answer:
1. Have a fath on your self also.
2.It is usual to speak of courage as of two kinds: physical courage and moral courage. The distinction is quite sound; for a man can have one without the other.
3.By moral courage we imply courage to face ridicule, hatred, and public disapproval for the sake of what we believe to be right. A soldier, who can face shells and guns, may be unable to face the mockery of his companions. He is physically brave, but a moral coward.
4. Moral courage is a test of character. Danger and physical risks test our nerves and strength only but it requires an exceptional man to overcome temptations and to stay honest when his children are starving.
5.a synonym for the word “ joking"
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