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Atticus tells Jem that Mrs. Dubose was a recovering morphine addict, and that she was a very strong and brave woman.
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What page does Mrs. dubose insult Atticus in front of jem?
Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus in front of Jem on pages 135-136 in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Why was Jem angry with Mrs Dubose?
because mrs. dubose said that atticus "lawed for n word"
What is objectionable in what Mrs Dubose says to Jem and Scout?
Mrs. Dubose makes racist remarks about Atticus defending Tom Robinson and insults Jem and Scout’s father. She also criticizes Atticus for defending a black man, which goes against their moral beliefs. This behavior is offensive and intolerant.
Which flowers does Jem attack?
Jem attacks Mrs. Dubose's camellias in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." He destroys the flowers after Mrs. Dubose insults his father, Atticus. Jem later learns the reason behind Mrs. Dubose's behavior and the significance of his actions.
What does Atticus reveal to Jem and Scout after Mrs Dubose's death Why do you think he waited to tell them in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?
Atticus reveals to Jem and Scout that Mrs. Dubose had been addicted to morphine and was struggling to overcome her addiction before she died. He likely waited to tell them in order to teach them a lesson about understanding and empathy, as well as the complexities of human nature. Atticus wanted them to see that people can have both faults and virtues, and that it is important to try to understand and forgive others despite their flaws.
What does Mrs. Dubose say that pushes Jem over the edge What does he do to retaliate Why does Atticus defend Mrs. Dubose?
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.
What did jem do when Mrs Dubose insulted atticus by saying he devended black people?
Jem took Scout's baton and chopped the tops of all Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. Then he snapped Scout's baton in half.
What does jem do to receive orders from atticus that he must read to mrs dubose?
When angry, Jem cut her flowers down. As punishment and to teach him the old woman is a person who deserves respect, Atticus orders Jem to read to the woman.
Why does Atticus want jem to meet Mrs dubose?
To make him realise that Mrs. Dubose wasn't purely a mean-spirited person, and that she had a plausible reason for shouting at people and being angry. She was on morphine and Jem's reading helped Mrs. Dubose to try and kick her addiction that was crippling her. Atticus wanted Jem to realise people aren't always as bad as they seem and he wanted Jem to know that he was able to help her even if he didn't want the responsibility, much like Atticus defending Tom Robinson.
What discipline is handed out to Jem?
Jem is ordered by his father, Atticus, to read to Mrs. Dubose as punishment for damaging her camellias. This punishment not only teaches Jem about empathy and understanding but also helps Mrs. Dubose with her morphine addiction.
What did Jem do to Mrs. dubose for what she said about atticus?
He cut up her hedges and broke scouts baton
What does Atticus say about Mrs. Dubose's present to Jem in To Kill a Mockingbird?
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.
