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She was a morphine addict and the "fits" were withdrawal symptoms.

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What did we learn that explained Mrs. Dubose's fits?

She was a morphine addict and the "fits" were withdrawal symptoms.


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Because Atticus wants him to. She is an old sickly lady coming off of her meds and she is going to die soon.


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In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem Finch was punished by his father, Atticus Finch, to read to Mrs. Dubose daily as a way to make amends for destroying her camellias. Mrs. Dubose had requested this punishment as a way to help Jem learn about empathy and responsibility, and it also served as a lesson in facing consequences for one's actions.


What does jem use to destroy mrs duboses flowers?

In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem uses Scout's baton to destroy Mrs. Dubose's camellia plants as a means of retaliation after Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus. This act ultimately leads to Jem reading to Mrs. Dubose as a punishment.


What is jem's punishment?

punishment for ruining mrs. duboses flowers?? He has to read to mrs. dubose everyday after school.


What lesson did Atticus want Jem and Scout to learn about Mrs Dubose's death?

Well, the camellia Mrs. Dubose gave him symbolized appreciation for distracting her from her fits since she knew she only had a few months left on Earth. She wanted to rest in peace and the camellia is a form of "thank you" or "forgive me". She didn't want him to feel like she hated him. Atticus says that she was the most courageous person he's ever met because she demonstrated real courage. He says the word courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. He also tells Jem that it was Mrs. duboses way to say that everything is alright now.


What are Mrs Dubose's 'fits'?

Mrs. Dubose's "fits" in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' refer to her withdrawal symptoms from morphine addiction. She experiences uncontrollable shaking and anger as she tries to wean herself off the drug before her death.


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What did mrs frisby learn from the shrew?

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Where in the book Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIHM is the abbreviation explained?

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