Summarize Chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird.
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This image contains a summary of Chapter 11 from To Kill a Mockingbird. It describes Mrs. Dubose, Jem's punishment for destroying her camellias, the reading sessions, and the revelation of Mrs. Dubose's morphine addiction. The question likely requires analysis or recall of specific details from this chapter.
Answer
Chapter 11 shows Jem destroying Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes after her insults. As punishment, he reads to her daily. It's revealed the reading helped her overcome morphine addiction before she passed away. She leaves Jem a white camellia.
In chapter 11, Mrs. Dubose constantly shouts at Jem and Scout as they pass by. One day, after Mrs. Dubose tells the children that Atticus is no better than the people he advocates for, Jem loses his temper and destroys her camellia bushes. As a result, Jem must read to her every day for a month. After the sessions end, Mrs. Dubose dies, and Atticus reveals that the reading served as a way for her to combat her morphine addiction. Mrs. Dubose leaves Jem a single white camellia.
Answer for screen readers
In chapter 11, Mrs. Dubose constantly shouts at Jem and Scout as they pass by. One day, after Mrs. Dubose tells the children that Atticus is no better than the people he advocates for, Jem loses his temper and destroys her camellia bushes. As a result, Jem must read to her every day for a month. After the sessions end, Mrs. Dubose dies, and Atticus reveals that the reading served as a way for her to combat her morphine addiction. Mrs. Dubose leaves Jem a single white camellia.
More Information
Camellias symbolize love, affection, and admiration. White camellias specifically represent purity and innocence.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget the significance of the camellia at the end of the chapter.
Sources
- To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 11 Summary & Analysis - LitCharts - litcharts.com
- To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 11 Summary - Course Hero - coursehero.com
- To Kill a Mockingbird: Summary & Analysis Part 1: Chapters 10-11 - cliffsnotes.com
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