Summarize chapter 11 from the book notes provided.

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The image contains notes summarizing Chapter 11 of a book, likely for study or reference. The notes detail the events surrounding Mrs. Dubose, Jem's punishment, and Atticus's revelations about Mrs. Dubose's morphine addiction and the purpose of the reading sessions.

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In Chapter 11, Jem is punished for destroying Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes and must read to her daily. The sessions are difficult, and Mrs. Dubose passes away shortly after the punishment ends. Atticus reveals she was battling a morphine addiction and the reading helped her. Jem receives a white camellia from her.

Chapter 11 describes Mrs. Dubose, an old, cantankerous woman. Atticus tells Jem to treat her with respect because she is old. Jem cannot contain his rage and destroys Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. As punishment Jem must go to her home each day with Scout and read to her. The children are constantly worried by Mrs. Dubose's fits near the end of reading sessions. Each session seems to last longer and longer until finally, the punishment is over. Mrs. Dubose dies a little more than a month after Jem's punishment is complete. Atticus reveals to Jem that Mrs. Dubose was addicted to morphine, and the reading sessions served as a way to kick her habit before she passed. Atticus gives Jem a box from Mrs. Dubose. In the box is a single white camellia.

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Chapter 11 describes Mrs. Dubose, an old, cantankerous woman. Atticus tells Jem to treat her with respect because she is old. Jem cannot contain his rage and destroys Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. As punishment Jem must go to her home each day with Scout and read to her. The children are constantly worried by Mrs. Dubose's fits near the end of reading sessions. Each session seems to last longer and longer until finally, the punishment is over. Mrs. Dubose dies a little more than a month after Jem's punishment is complete. Atticus reveals to Jem that Mrs. Dubose was addicted to morphine, and the reading sessions served as a way to kick her habit before she passed. Atticus gives Jem a box from Mrs. Dubose. In the box is a single white camellia.

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Chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird illustrates themes of courage, prejudice, and empathy, highlighting Atticus's lessons to Jem about understanding and respecting others despite their flaws.

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