Ms. Dubose makes derogatory remarks about Scout and Jem's mother, referring to her as a "whitewashed n*****-lover". This comment reflects Ms. Dubose's racist attitudes towards Scout and Jem's family.
Ms. Dubose made Jem read to her and fix her camellias. Ms. Dubose also had a morphine addiction which also frightened Jem when he went to go read to her. After Ms. Dubose passed away, she sent a perfect, waxy camellia to Jem which he took as her torturing him for all the pain he went through. Later on, Jem finds out that it is a symbol of courage.
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C.) Description of Ms. Dubose - Ms. Dubose embodies the rigid societal expectations and values of Southern culture, particularly through her adherence to traditional manners and her strict moral code. This is exemplified through her interactions with the Finch children and her determination to overcome her addiction.
Atticus treats Ms. Dubose with respect and kindness, despite her unpleasant demeanor. He visits her regularly and guides his children to see the strength in her battle with addiction. Atticus shows empathy towards Ms. Dubose, understanding the struggles she faces.
Atticus said to Mrs. Dubose, "I missed you today."
In the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Jem is instructed to read to Mrs. Dubose as a way to teach him a lesson in empathy and understanding. Eventually, it is revealed that Mrs. Dubose was trying to overcome her morphine addiction, and her determination and courage in doing so leaves a lasting impact on Jem.
Mrs. Dubose is a Civil War relic like the CSA pistol Jem tells Dill is hid in her shawls. Her "girl" Jesse is black but she continues to harass Jem and Scout about Atticus defendind an"N-word".
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.
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.
He calls her racist
A single flower of the kind that Jem cut downin front of Ms. Dubose's house, surrounded by cotton.
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.