In The Cider House Rules explain the significance of the moments of courage that present themselves.Thanks for your help.

I would say that the search for courage might rest with
Homer.  I think that a case could also be made for Dr. Larch, but Homer embodies courage
in a couple of ways.  Homer's desire for freedom and his willingness to embrace an
uncertain future where living life to its fullest is vitally important is an act of
courage for it is without fear or abandon.  When Homer decides to leave the orphanage,
there is little fear in his actions, while he lacks the knowledge to fully grasp what
lies ahead.  At the same time, I think that Homer represents courage when he embraces
and understands that he must become what he used to detest.  His stand on abortion, as
principled as it was, is something that he learns to place in a different context.  When
performing the abortion on Rose Rose, there is courage evident for he is confronting
what he originally opposed.  I think that in this light there is a sense of courage, as
Homer is able to embrace change and understand that being right and doing right might be
two different things at times.