Atticus demonstrates his courage by shooting and killing the rabid dog in one shot while the rest of the community takes cover. Jem and Scout are astonished at their father's marksmanship abilities and were completely unaware that Atticus was the most deadly shot in Maycomb. Also In chapter 15, Atticus reveals his courage by traveling to the Maycomb jailhouse at night and refusing to move out of the way for the lynch mob. Atticus bravely denies the Old Sarum bunch access to Tom Robinson and saves his life the night before the trial. Atticus also explains to his daughter the definition of real courage. Atticus tells Scout, "It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." (115)