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As the children passed her house she would berate them for minor infractions in dress and decorum (or nothing) and, especially, put Atticus down for his defense of Tom Robinson.
I forget why they had to go that way, or why they could not get by without being noticed by Mrs. Dubose.
She speaks her mind and can be very rude. She makes a comment to Jem about Atticus defending a black man.
because she makes the kids read to the mockingbird.
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∙ 10y ago
Mrs. Dubose is portrayed as mean in "To Kill a Mockingbird" due to her battle with addiction to morphine, which causes her to be irritable and lash out at others. Her struggle with overcoming her addiction causes her to act harshly towards those around her. Underneath her harsh exterior, there is a deeper complexity to her character that is revealed as the story progresses.
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∙ 8y agoPlainly, she's crabby and mean. She taunts children, accuses them of wrongs, and yells at them. Taught to respect their elders, they have no respect for her. When you fear someone, hate quickly follows.
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∙ 13y agoBecause she glares at them as they walk past, taunts them and 'ruthlessly interrogates them as they walk past. She also calls them names.
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∙ 11y agoMrs Dubose was a sick old widow who was addicted to morphine. In my opinion she was lonely. She was dying slowly and she knew it. How could she be happy?
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∙ 13y agoJem was angry because Mrs. Dubose insulted Atticus because he defended a black over a white person in court
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∙ 12y agoJem and Scout hated her.
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Who said don't say hi to me you ugly girl in to kill a mockingbird?
This line was said by Mrs. Dubose to Scout Finch in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. Mrs. Dubose was an elderly woman known for her harsh and racist remarks.
In To Kill a Mockingbird what is Mrs Dubose trying to overcome?
her addiction to morphene.
In To Kill a Mockingbird how old is Mrs Dubose?
Near 100 yrs old
Who read to the dying lady mrs dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jem Finch
Whose camellia bushes does jem cut in to kill a mockingbird?
Jem cuts the camellia bushes of Mrs. Dubose, a cantankerous elderly woman in "To Kill a Mockingbird." He cuts them as a punishment for his sister, Scout, following an altercation they had with Mrs. Dubose.
Don't say hey to me you ugly girl! Who said it?
Mrs. Dubose from To Kill a Mockingbird
What is Mrs Dubose addicted to in To Kill A Mockingbird?
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.
What is the drug that the mean neighbor uses in To kill a Mockingbird?
The drug used by the mean neighbor in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is morphine. Mrs. Dubose is addicted to morphine and battles her addiction with courage and determination before passing away.
How old was Jem Finch when Mrs. Dubose died?
Jem Finch was around 13 years old when Mrs. Dubose died in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
What chapter does Jem kill Mrs. Dubose's azaleas in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jem knocks the heads off Mrs. Dubose's CAMELLIAS, NOT azaleas. (It is instead Miss Maudie who nurtures azaleas in her garden.). This happens in Chapter 11, page 114 (may vary depending on your particular book).
What is the work philippic as it relates to Mrs Dubose from To Kill A Mockingbird?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," a philippic refers to a bitter verbal attack made by Mrs. Dubose towards Atticus and his children, criticizing them for his defense of Tom Robinson. Mrs. Dubose's rant reflects the racial prejudice and hatred present in Maycomb society at the time.
In the book To Kill a Mockingbird what chapter does jem cut up mrs dubose bushes?
Chapter 11
