Why is scout dressed up in a pink dress one day?

However, Atticus tells Scout, “Aunt Alexandra didn’t understand girls much, since she never had one” (93). Then, in chapter 12, Calpurnia makes sure that Scout’s Sunday dress is full of starch. Cal also makes Scout wear a petticoat “and wrapped a pink sash tightly around” her waist (118).

How would you describe Mrs Dubose?

Mrs. Dubose demonstrates courage because she is addicted to morphine and is weaning herself off of it. So Mrs. Dubose can be described as mean, old, addicted, contrary and couragous.

Why does Mrs Dubose have courage?

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.

What does the Snowman mean in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The snowman (which later turns out to be a snow woman) is symbolic. It foreshadows events to come. The snowman is partly built with black Alabama soil. The colors—black, black and white, white, black again—foretell the racial unrest to occur later in the book. At first the “snowman” resembles Mr.

What is the conflict between the children and Mrs Dubose similar to?

Dubose is similar to the challenges Atticus faces while representing Tom Robinson in his upcoming trial. Mrs. Dubose is an unforgiving racist who openly expresses her ignorant views and prejudiced beliefs towards Jem and Scout.

What kind of person is Mrs Dubose?

Mrs. An elderly, ill-tempered, racist woman who lives near the Finches. Although Jem believes that Mrs. Dubose is a thoroughly bad woman, Atticus admires her for the courage with which she battles her morphine addiction.

Why does JEM get in trouble?

Jem is afraid of not only getting in trouble, but he also doesn’t want to lose the respect of his father, so he goes back to get his pants and finds them mended and draped over the Radley fence. Atticus would demand to see the pants the next morning, so Jem knew he had to get them back.

Why does JEM lose his temper out of Mrs Dubose’s house?

Jem cuts the tops off of Mrs. Dubose’s camellia plants because he is angry that she insulted Atticus. Jem does his best to maintain his dignity in a difficult time, but people are often insulting him and Scout because his father is defending Tom Robinson.

Why is the newspaper important to Atticus?

Atticus reads this newspaper to keep up with current events as a lawyer and state representative. In addition, Atticus is exposing Scout to life and issues outside the somewhat isolated Maycomb County. It’s another way for Atticus to teach Scout important lessons.