Atticus says that Mrs. Dubose is a model of real courage rather than “a man with a gun in his hand.” What was her courageous act? What does he mean? Do you think he is right?
Chapters ten and eleven are the last two chapters in the first part of the book. Explain why you think Harper Lee chooses to end the first part here.
Characterize Mrs. Dubose. Characterization includes personality traits, actions, thoughts/feelings, and other people’s points of view.
What request does Mrs. Dubose make of Jem? What does Mrs. Dubose gain from this “punishment” to Jem? What does Jem gain?
