Question

Event: The subsequent events surrounding Mrs. Dubose give him an opportunity to show Jem what he considers real courage. Mrs. Dubose, in many ways, represents everything wrong with Maycomb: she is unforgivably racist, raining curses on the children and denigrating Atticus for representing a black man

Purpose: ????
A) To highlight the theme of racism in the story
B) To emphasize the importance of courage in the narrative
C) To contrast the characters of Jem and Mrs. Dubose
D) To show the influence of Atticus on his children

Answer 1

The purpose of the subsequent events surrounding Mrs. Dubose is to emphasize the importance of courage in the narrative.Correct option is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The purpose of the subsequent events surrounding Mrs. Dubose in the story is to emphasize the importance of courage in the narrative (option B). Through Mrs. Dubose's character, the author shows Jem what he considers real courage. Despite her racist views, Mrs. Dubose demonstrates immense courage by fighting her addiction to morphine, which Jem sees as a lesson in facing challenges head-on.