Mrs. Dubose had been diagnosed with a terminal illness earlier in her life. She was prescribed morphine to kill off the pain. Eventually she became addicted to the morphine. She had wanted to die "drug-free" and began taking less and less medicine each day. Jem helped her by coming by each day and reading to her. She eventually died drug-free.
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Jem Finch was around 13 years old when Mrs. Dubose died in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Miss Dubose died in her bed 20 minutes after the Finch's finished dinner.
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Atticus said to Mrs. Dubose, "I missed you today."
Scout cries during Atticus's conversation with her and Jem because Atticus tells them that Mrs. Dubose had died. Mrs. Dubose was a cantankerous old woman who lived near the Finches, and her passing was a sad moment for the children. Despite her difficult personality, Atticus wanted them to understand the courage and strength it took for Mrs. Dubose to face her addiction before she died.
Mrs. Dubose suffers from an addiction to morphine, which causes her to behave erratically and struggle with withdrawal symptoms. Despite her challenges, she displays bravery and determination in overcoming her addiction before she passes away.
Mrs. Dubose's fits were explained by her struggle with a morphine addiction that caused withdrawal symptoms, including bouts of rage and agitation. She was attempting to overcome her addiction before she died.
Atticus tells Jem that Mrs. Dubose wanted to give him something to remember her by, which shows her attempt to make amends for her past behavior before she passed away. The gift of the single camellia flower symbolizes Mrs. Dubose's final act of kindness and courage.
She wants to see and meet and talk to Boo Radley at least once.
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.