What does the novel To Kill a Mockingbird say about courage? How did Tom Robinson exhibit courage in his role in the story?

In To Kill A Mockingbird, Tom Robinson was a man of courage in the face of Mayella Ewell's struggles. Tom walked by the Ewell home daily on his way to and from work. He came to know that Mayella had a hard life with little help from her brothers or father. He noticed that Mayella was the only one who seemed to care about her appearance or environment. Also, she was friendly and spoke to...

In To Kill A Mockingbird, Tom Robinson was a man of courage in the face of Mayella Ewell's struggles. Tom walked by the Ewell home daily on his way to and from work. He came to know that Mayella had a hard life with little help from her brothers or father. He noticed that Mayella was the only one who seemed to care about her appearance or environment. Also, she was friendly and spoke to Tom as he passed by her house. Tom felt sorry for Mayella. After Mayella asked for his help, he chose to help her when she was trying to break apart the chifforobe or heavy wardrobe.

Tom knew that he could be wrongly accused for helping a white women during this prejudiced time frame. Maycomb was a racist town and would not approve of a black man such as Tom helping a white young woman. Nevertheless, Tom exhibited great courage because he chose to help Mayella. Tom had a big heart filled with compassion for someone like Mayella who was less fortunate in her upbringing. Her father and brothers did not help her maintain the house or yard.

Tom noticed Mayella's strength and determination to do the job herself. He courageously walked in her yard to help her with a man's task. The chifforobe was a heavy piece of wooden furniture. Tom had the decency to try and assist  her in breaking it apart. It took great courage for a black man to even enter a white man's environment or yard. Tom put himself in great danger by choosing to help Mayella. No doubt, Tom knew the danger of his actions. He displayed great courage in putting his concerns aside. He was brave in deciding to help Mayella. 

Ultimately, Tom risked his life because he thought that helping Mayella was the right thing to do. Out of pity for Mayella, he courageously walked into her yard and began helping her with a difficult task. Tom made a courageous choice. This led to Tom being wrongly convicted of raping Mayella. Bob Ewell and Mayella claimed Tom had raped her. Tom was shot and killed while trying to escape imprisonment because he was innocent.