How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
She had such courage. And she really knew what she wanted out of life. I wish I had her courage. And I wish I knew myself that well. (4.108)
Jacob thinks this about Anne Frank, yet we've just had a quote from her telling us that sometimes she was scared or sad too. Jacob might idolize Anne, but we can see that she had her off-days too.
Quote #5
It struck me even then that his bravery in the face of his suffering was quite as great as the bravery of the men who went on battling to save us. (5.62)
When Jacob is recovering from his injuries, he doesn't complain or act like a victim—so in a way, he's just as courageous inside as he was outside when he was fighting. Courage isn't about yielding a weapon and running into battle; it's about being brave in a situation that's scary.
Quote #6
We were lucky that the German had not spotted us before he stood up, we were lucky that he hesitated, we were lucky that Dirk moved so quickly , we were lucky that Jacob's gun was ready to fire, and we were lucky that the gun's mechanism worked properly despite the conditions. As so often at such times, especially in war, the outcome depended on luck. Not on heroism, if heroism depends on rational thought, for there was no time for thought. Only on the irrational, arbitrary, unjust nature of luck. (10.3)
Geertrui initially thinks Jacob is ridiculous for blaming bad luck for the fact that he was hurt, but as she lives through the war, she changes her tune. Luck is a major player.