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What did Atticus say to Mrs Dubose as he approached her on her porch?
Atticus said to Mrs. Dubose, "I missed you today."
In To Kill a Mockingbird what is the neighborhood's opinion of Mrs Dubose?
In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem see Mrs. Dubose as a wicked old heartless lady. Atticus, the children's father, does not share this view. He says that Mrs. Dubose has the most courage of any person he has ever known. He holds this opinion because she had the courage to fight and overcome her addiction to morphine.The nieghborhoods opinion of Mrs. Dubose was unanimous that she was the meanest old lady that ever lived.
Why was Jem angry with Mrs Dubose?
because mrs. dubose said that atticus "lawed for n word"
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.
Mrs dubose was addicted to?
morphine
Why does Jen destroy mrs dubose garden?
Jen destroys Mrs. Dubose's garden out of frustration and anger towards her strict and critical ways. Jen feels stifled by Mrs. Dubose's expectations and boundaries, leading her to act out destructively.
What does atticus say about the flowers mrs dubose has in her yard?
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.
What is Mrs Dubose battling?
Mrs. Dubose is battling a morphine addiction. She is trying to overcome her addiction in order to die free of it.
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 commitment did Jem make to atone for the destruction of mrs Dubose's property?
Jem committed to reading to Mrs. Dubose every day for a month as a way to atone for destroying her camellia bushes. This task was challenging as Mrs. Dubose was ill and had a difficult temperament, but Jem persevered to fulfill his commitment.
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.
What is the first punishment that Mrs. Dubose doles out to the children?
Mrs. Dubose initially punishes the children for walking through her garden by making them read to her for a month.
