To Kill a Mockingbird Questions on Chapter 11
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Atticus Finch's Physical Description in To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird is portrayed as a wise, compassionate, and fair character, rather than being defined by his physical appearance. He is described as having graying black hair,...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, what is Mrs. Dubose's gift to Jem?
Mrs. Dubose’s gift to Jem is a white camellia. This flower is an appropriate gift because Jem has destroyed her camellias, and she knows that Jem has come to regret his violence. In a symbolic sense,...
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Which page of To Kill a Mockingbird contains the quote "She won, all ninety-eight pounds of her"?
The quote "She won, all ninety-eight pounds of her" from To Kill a Mockingbird can be found on page 112 in the Warner Books edition with the tree and bird cover. The location varies by edition but is...
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Deaths in To Kill a Mockingbird
In To Kill a Mockingbird, the notable deaths include Tom Robinson and Bob Ewell. Tom Robinson is shot while trying to escape from prison after being wrongfully convicted of raping Mayella Ewell. Bob...
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In To Kill A Mockingbird, in which chapter does Mrs. Dubose call Scout an "ugly girl" and why?
In To Kill A Mockingbird chapter 11, Mrs. Dubose calls Scout an "ugly girl" because she disapproves of Scout's overalls and manners. She believes little girls should not look or act like boys,...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Atticus say Jem must do to be a gentleman?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus says that to be a gentleman, Jem must remain patient, understanding, and tolerant, even when provoked. Specifically, Atticus advises Jem to "hold your head high and...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Mrs. Dubose's medicine alarm symbolize?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Mrs. Dubose's medicine alarm symbolizes strength and freedom. It represents her determination to overcome her morphine addiction, as she tried to extend the time between...
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What hidden identities and illusions are revealed in chapters 11 and 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
In chapters 11 and 12 of To Kill A Mockingbird, Jem and Scout learn the hidden reality that the seemingly nasty Mrs. Dubose is a woman of great courage, fighting to beat a morphine addiction before...
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Which chapter of To Kill a Mockingbird contains the following quote?
The quote "'Come on Scout,' he whispered, 'don't pay any attention to her. Just hold your head high and be a gentleman.'" is from Chapter Eleven of To Kill a Mockingbird. Jem says this to Scout as...
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Where is this quote located in To Kill a Mockingbird: "I was terrified. The O.K. Cafe was a dim organization on the...
The quote is located in Chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird. It appears after Mrs. Dubose berates Jem and Scout, criticizing them and their father, Atticus. Mrs. Dubose insults Scout by suggesting...
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What does Mrs. Dubose say to Jem that upsets him and why does Scout think it's worse than other insults about Atticus?
Mrs. Dubose upsets Jem by calling Atticus no better than the Black people and trash he works for. Scout finds it worse than other insults because it's the first time she hears such derogatory...
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What is Mrs. Dubose's age in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee does not specify Mrs. Dubose's exact age, but Scout describes her as "very old" and implies she could be in her early nineties based on historical context. Her...
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The significance and representation of "Snow-on-the-Mountain" in To Kill a Mockingbird
In To Kill a Mockingbird, "Snow-on-the-Mountain" represents the pervasive racism and the struggle against it. Mrs. Dubose's camellia, a "Snow-on-the-Mountain," symbolizes the entrenched prejudice in...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, what is Jem's full name?
In chapter 1, Scout gives an account of the first Finch family member to settle in Maycomb County, how her father became a lawyer, and information about her parents' life together before her mother...
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Atticus Finch's Wife in To Kill a Mockingbird
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch's wife, whose first name is never mentioned, was a Graham from Montgomery, Alabama. She died of a hereditary heart condition when Scout was two, leaving no...
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How did Mrs. Dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird fight her morphine addiction?
Basically, Mrs. Dubose fought her addiction by toughing it out. She just overcame her problem by sheer will power. One thing that helped her was having Jem and Scout come and read to...
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Mrs. Dubose's Remarks About the Children's Mother and Jem's Reaction
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Mrs. Dubose makes derogatory remarks about Atticus Finch's parenting, lamenting that his children, Scout and Jem, run wild since their mother's death. She praises their...
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Golden Rule Examples in To Kill a Mockingbird
In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, the Golden Rule, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you," is exemplified through various characters' actions. In Chapter 8, the community helps Miss...
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The children's fear and hatred of Mrs. Dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird
The children's fear and hatred of Mrs. Dubose stem from her harsh, racist comments and intimidating demeanor. She frequently insults their father, Atticus Finch, for defending a Black man, which...
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Scout's perception of Atticus's bravery in To Kill a Mockingbird
Scout perceives Atticus's bravery as both moral and physical. She initially sees him as older and less daring but grows to understand his true courage through his actions, such as defending Tom...
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Why is Mrs. Dubose extending the sessions each time in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mrs. Dubose is a morphine addict. She knows she is about to die. She wants to die free from addiction to that drug. However, because of her great pain, this is difficult to do. The kids coming to...
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What did Mrs. Dubose vow to do before she died in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jem and Scout have many run ins with Mrs. Dubose. The children don't like her at all, and when she makes a nasty comment about Atticus defending Tom Robinson, Jem messes up her camellia bush. For...
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The significance of ending the first part of "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the chapters where it does
Ending the first part of To Kill a Mockingbird where it does marks a shift from childhood innocence to the more serious themes of racial injustice and moral growth. It concludes the initial character...
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Atticus mean when he tells Jem to pretend he's inside the Radley house?
Jem has just been told by Mrs. Dubose that she would like for Jem to come and read to her each day as punishment for nearly destroying her prize camellias. Atticus tells his son that he must do as...
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What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? Is it a fair punishment for his action?
After Jem cuts all the blossoms off of her flowers, Mrs. Dubose asks that he and Scout should be required to come to her house quite often. She asks that they come six times each week for a...
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Why is Scout surprised when Jem becomes angry at Mrs. Dubose's defamation of Atticus in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Scout was surprised at how angry Jem became at Mrs. Dubose's racial comments. When she made a snide reference to his father defending Tom Robinson, accusing him of "lawing for niggers," Jem turned...
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Why do the Finch children dislike passing by Mrs. Dubose's house in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jem and Scout loathe walking down Mrs. Dubose's street because she is often on the porch, hurling insults their way. An elderly lady confined to a wheelchair, Mrs. Dubose is a peevish neighbor, who...
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Why does Atticus find Jem's behavior inexcusable in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mrs. Dubose is an elderly lady who lives on the same street as the Finch family. Whenever Jem and Scout walk by, she calls out rude comments to them. Atticus has taught his children to...
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What change occurs in Mrs. Dubose during Scout and Jem's last visit in To Kill a Mockingbird?
By the last week that Scout and Jem go to Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose's house to read to her, Scout realizes that Mrs. Dubose manages to stay awake and coherent "for nearly two hours with no...
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What upsets the children most about Atticus taking the Tom Robinson case?
Scout is upset that people are calling Atticus names. She wants to defend his honor, and her family. The children are upset by the town’s reaction to Atticus defending Tom Robinson. ...
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Character Traits in Different Sections of To Kill A Mockingbird
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout Finch is curious and outspoken in the early chapters, reflecting her innocence and naivety. As the story progresses, she becomes more empathetic and aware of social...