morphine
Mrs. Dubose is addicted to morphine. She is battling this addiction and wants to break free from it before she dies. Her struggle with addiction serves as a subplot in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and showcases themes of courage and redemption.
she is a morphine addict my English teacher told us hope this helps ;)
Mrs. Dubose, the mean old lady down the street. The doctor gave her the drugs for her sickness, but she was determined to get rid of the addiction before she died, and that's exactly what she did.mrs. douboseMrs. Dubose.Mrs. Dubose.
Atticus said to Mrs. Dubose, "I missed you today."
because mrs dubose is addicted to her pain medicine and she is dying so she doesnt want to die addicted to something so every day when jem is reading she waits a little longer to take it until she is finally off of the medicine and she dies a month laterAtticus says later in the novel, after Mrs Dubose dies, that "she was one of the bravest people he knew". I think that Atticus knew that Mrs Dubose was a) addicted to her morphine that she used as a painkiller and b) dying.
Mrs. Dubose, the mean old lady down the street. The doctor gave her the drugs for her sickness, but she was determined to get rid of the addiction before she died, and that's exactly what she did.mrs. douboseMrs. Dubose.Mrs. Dubose.
because mrs. dubose said that atticus "lawed for n word"
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Mrs. Dubose is addicted to morphine, which she has been prescribed to manage her pain from various health issues. Her struggle with addiction is highlighted in the novel, and Atticus Finch helps Jem and Scout understand the complexity of her situation.
Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus and calls him names for defending Tom Robinson. Jem responds by destroying Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. Atticus defends Mrs. Dubose because he believes in showing compassion and understanding towards others, even those who may hold different views or attitudes.
Jen destroys Mrs. Dubose's garden out of frustration and anger towards her strict and critical ways. Jen feels stifled by Mrs. Dubose's expectations and boundaries, leading her to act out destructively.
Atticus describes the camellias in Mrs. Dubose's yard as "the beginnings of a smile" which symbolizes the hope and recovery she is striving for in overcoming her addiction. He recognizes their beauty despite the negativity surrounding Mrs. Dubose.
Mrs. Dubose suffers from fits always, not only when Jem and Scout came. But, she suffers from fits because she was addicted to morphine, a strong painkiller. She had asked Jem to read to her because she wanted something to distract her from her addiction. But Atticus said later that she probably never heard a word they told her because she was only thinking about getting her morphine pill, after Jem and Scout left. Good Luck!