Dirk the Protector

The story, Dirk the Protector, shows a lot about courage. In this story, a dog named Dirk, was found by a boy named Gary Paulsen. Dirk showed plenty of courage because when Gary was about to get stolen and beaten up by a boy named Happy, Dirk stepped in and attacked Happy. It took a lot of courage for Dirk to do that. Also, at the end of the story, Gary Paulsen had courage. He had the courage to let go of Dirk. It took Gary Paulsen a lot of courage because he loved Dirk so much and it was hard letting Dirk go live with another man. This is why, Dirk the Protector, is a good example of the theme, courage.