Here Atticus is explaining to Jem that courage comes in many forms.
Mrs Dubose was determined to die without needing to rely on morphine
. She achieved this but her success is tinged with sadness because she died before she could properly enjoy being morphine free. Atticus believes this makes her even more courageous.
How does Mrs. Dubose represent courage?
Dubose is found in chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird. The three ways that she demonstrates courage are:
by facing the world alone and sick for a very long time
; by deciding at her old age to conquer a drug addiction; and by achieving her goal to die free from said addiction.
Why does Atticus believe Mrs Dubose has courage?
Atticus calls Mrs. Dubose courageous
because she knew that withdrawing from morphine would mean suffering
. This parallels to Atticus’ defense in the trial, which is described as being “licked before you begin.”
What does Atticus say about Mrs. Dubose and courage at the end of the chapter What does this comment reveal about his characterization?
Atticus is explaining why Mrs. Dubose was so brave to him, but he doesn’t realize that he is also describing himself
. Atticus knows that there is no way he will be able to win the case of Tom Robinson, but he gives it his all. That is what makes someone brave, and Atticus is brave.
What does Atticus call real courage?
“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is
a man with a gun in his hand
. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” Atticus says this to Jem after the death of Mrs.
How does Atticus see courage?
Atticus shows courage
by making the shot
, as he must kill the dog before it can hurt anybody, and only has one shot to do so. He demonstrates courage further by not bragging about his talent, and choosing to live a peaceful life instead of often using his gun.
Why is Mrs. Dubose an example of moral courage?
Why is Mrs Dubose an example of moral courage? …
Dubose demonstrates true courage by battling and conquering her addiction to morphine before she dies from a chronic disease
. Mrs. Dubose knew that she only had a short time to live and promised herself that she would die addiction-free.
What does Mrs. Dubose symbolize?
Dubose’s camellias represent
the racism and prejudice found in Maycomb County
. The fact that her camellias are white hints towards the racial tensions in Maycomb. Jem’s rash behavior represents an immature way of attempting to deal with racism.
Does Mrs. Dubose have physical or moral courage?
Mrs. Dubose
showed real courage
and was able to fulfill her goal of breaking her addiction before she died from a chronic disease.
What was Atticus nickname?
In fact, he reminds Atticus of his nickname – “
One-shot Finch.
“
Why do Jem and Scout hate Mrs Dubose?
They hate Mrs. Dubose at first
because she speaks rudely to them and criticizes Atticus and their family
. He encourages Jem to take it easy and reminds Jem that Mrs. Dubose is old and ill.
Why did Atticus quit hunting?
Atticus is a tolerant, sympathetic man who exercises humility. The fact that he stopped
shooting because he felt it was unfair displays his empathy toward other living beings
. The reader realizes that Atticus is a sympathetic, fair man, and this does not come as a surprise.
Who is the bravest person Atticus knows?
In chapter 11 Jem, Scout, and Atticus judge Mrs. Dubose. “Jem and I hated her,” says Scout. “She was vicious.” “She was horrible.” Yet Atticus considers her a “
great lady
,” the “bravest person” he ever knew.
How does Atticus show his kids courage?
Indeed throughout the novel Atticus takes a stand against racism and encourages his children to do the same, Don’t say ******, Scout. Atticus also shows courage
when he shoots the mad dog
, as despite being referred to in his youth as One–Shot Finch , he has not used a gun for 30 years.
How does Atticus definition of courage foreshadow?
How does Atticus’ definition of courage foreshadow upcoming events?
He doesn’t expect to win the case but he will see it through to the end.
How does Atticus teach scout courage?
The lessons Atticus teaches Scout and Jem are to always be considerate of other perspectives, to fight with their minds, to treasure and respect innocence, to realize that
appearances
can be deceptive, to appreciate true courage, and to appreciate the value of integrity.
