In the first book, the main character and his father – who does not know his father's identity – walk and discuss his course of action, whether the his enemies capture him. The father states: “So the question becomes: If you were ever faced with this choice, would you be willing to die for what you believe in… It's a difficult question and you can't answer it until you're faced with it. Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. True courage is living and suffering for what you believe in” (Paolini, Eragon). Here, the father states that the final decision is whether his son will be brave enough to survive whatever suffering his captors may subject him to if captured. As the father clearly states, true courage is living and suffering for what you believe in