Throughout Chapter 11 of Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird”, readers were introduced to Mrs. Dubose, a traditional Maycomb lady with a two-sided personality. Near the start of the chapter, Mrs. Dubose was introduced as a rather harsh and vicious lady, an example of this is demonstrated through Mrs. Dubose comments towards Jem and Scouts attitude in the beginning of the chapter. However, as the chapter gradually develops, her weak inner nature is shown, an example of this is depicted when she is slowly getting unconscious during the reading session. Her two-sided personality makes a great impact to the chapter, as she conveys the message of bravery and maturity to Jem in particular, showing the theme of growing up.
Lee demonstrated the …show more content…
Dubose, once again highlights the significance of her in the novel. When Atticus returns from Mrs. Dubose’s, he handed Jem a candy box, “Inside, surrounded by wads of damp cotton, was a white, waxy, perfect, camellia.” The noun, “camellia” highlights the theme of bravery, it conveys Jem to not lose his temper easily, just like how Mrs. Dubose resited Morphine. Although it is not an easy process from her, especially when “she’s old and ill.” however he has to learn and have bravery to resist his anger, in order to resolve problems. This is another aspect which highlights the importance of Mrs. …show more content…
Dubose fight against adversity once again reflects her significance in the novel. When Atticus explains Mrs. Dubose as a person who has her own views on different things, and “According to her views, she died beholden to nothing and nobody.” The pre-modifier beholden suggests that Mrs. Dubose has her own views on her Morphine addiction. Although she knew drug rehabilitation is a painful process, nevertheless she was not afraid and fought for what she truly believe in. As a result, she was able to die in peace, without the addiction. This once again demonstrates the theme of bravery, as Mrs. Dubose showed courage and insisted her belief. This shows the importance of Mrs. Dubose, by foreshadowing the upcoming court case of Tom Robinson. Although many Maycombians were criticizing Atticus for defending an African American, however he fights against adversity; he is not afraid to follow what he truly believe in for a nobel cause.
In conclusion, Lee’s emphasis on the flower symbolism, traditional thoughts of Maycombians, the theme of bravery, forgiveness and redemption; all contributes to the significance of Mrs. Dubose as a character. Although Mrs. Dubose does not appear throughout the entire book, however in the few pages of Chapter 11, she was able to impact the thoughts of other people, Jem in particular. Highlighting his Bildungsroman, as well as the significant concept change on the idea of
Lee demonstrated the …show more content…
Dubose, once again highlights the significance of her in the novel. When Atticus returns from Mrs. Dubose’s, he handed Jem a candy box, “Inside, surrounded by wads of damp cotton, was a white, waxy, perfect, camellia.” The noun, “camellia” highlights the theme of bravery, it conveys Jem to not lose his temper easily, just like how Mrs. Dubose resited Morphine. Although it is not an easy process from her, especially when “she’s old and ill.” however he has to learn and have bravery to resist his anger, in order to resolve problems. This is another aspect which highlights the importance of Mrs. …show more content…
Dubose fight against adversity once again reflects her significance in the novel. When Atticus explains Mrs. Dubose as a person who has her own views on different things, and “According to her views, she died beholden to nothing and nobody.” The pre-modifier beholden suggests that Mrs. Dubose has her own views on her Morphine addiction. Although she knew drug rehabilitation is a painful process, nevertheless she was not afraid and fought for what she truly believe in. As a result, she was able to die in peace, without the addiction. This once again demonstrates the theme of bravery, as Mrs. Dubose showed courage and insisted her belief. This shows the importance of Mrs. Dubose, by foreshadowing the upcoming court case of Tom Robinson. Although many Maycombians were criticizing Atticus for defending an African American, however he fights against adversity; he is not afraid to follow what he truly believe in for a nobel cause.
In conclusion, Lee’s emphasis on the flower symbolism, traditional thoughts of Maycombians, the theme of bravery, forgiveness and redemption; all contributes to the significance of Mrs. Dubose as a character. Although Mrs. Dubose does not appear throughout the entire book, however in the few pages of Chapter 11, she was able to impact the thoughts of other people, Jem in particular. Highlighting his Bildungsroman, as well as the significant concept change on the idea of