Welcome to my eight-part blog series about the main themes in Atlantic Split. Each Thursday, I will be discussing one of the themes in my blog, and this week I’m discussing the theme of courage. Warning: This blog contains some mild spoilers.

Part 1: Prejudice

Part 2: Growing up

Part 3: Optimism

Luke Bright is a strong character because of how he takes on the fight against the Atlantic Split, how he stands up to the people who knock him down and for sticking to his morals though the rest of the country is against him. He is the definition of courage and though he may not always feel brave, he’s an inspiration to his friends James and Steve who deeply admire him for what he’s done for them.

Courage is another theme that’s central to ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ and in that book, courage is shown in various ways. The main way it is shown is by the characters choosing to stand up for what is right rather than what is easy and persisting through their hardships. It’s a theme that makes you realise what’s important in life and setting a good, solid example to others and to yourself.

Even though, at a young age, it may be hard work to remain brave in situations where you’re fearful of the outcome or living through difficultly, you don’t have to do it alone. Take inspiration and help from other people around you, and realise that everyone has a true purpose in life. Luke realises his in Atlantic Split and taking on such a massive task in his teenage years and losing loved ones in the process is not an easy decision to make.

Throughout the rest of the book series, Luke’s courage is tested. At points he doesn’t feel as though he’s brave and some of his actions are the complete opposite. Every hero needs his faults, and it’s okay not to be brave all the time. You’re allowed to have lapses and you’re allowed to have doubts, but just know that if you, like Luke, are destined for a particular task, you shouldn’t let anything or anyone hold you back if you really, really want it – daunting as it may be. Courage doesn’t have to be a massive task such as taking on the world – it can even be as simple as admitting your feelings or standing out from the crowd. Courage is personal and it is important and that’s why it’s a central theme to The Luke Bright Series.    

I end this blog with a quote from Atlantic Split about where Luke Bright decides to take on the Atlantic Split, despite knowing what a ginormous task he has ahead of him. It’s the most pivotal and bravest thing he’s ever had to do, but he’s willing to give it a try.

“I hoped I was going to make history and change the future. I had been given a job to do, and for once in my life I wasn’t going to fail. I was going to do what I was meant to do. No one is born to fail and now it was my chance to shine and change the world.” Luke Bright – Atlantic Split

Thank you for reading this blog, and next Thursday I’ll be back with the fifth theme of Atlantic Split: Friendship.

Atlantic Split is the first book in The Luke Bright Series and is available to purchase NOW! Please follow me on my blog and my social media links below and use the links on my website to purchase a copy if you have not done so. Don’t forget to leave a review! Thank you once again for taking the time to read this blog post.

N.A.K.