Question

1. what does atticus mean when he says mrs. dubose died free \as the mountain air\? (ch 11)
2. in chapter 11 atticus says, \i wanted you to see what real courage is... its when you know youre licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what.\ how is atticus demonstrating real courage in the novel?
3. list all of the things boo radley has done for the children in chapters 1 - 11.

chapter 12

1. why doesnt dill come to maycomb over the summer? (ch 12)
2. describe calpurnias church and the experience the children have as visitors. (ch 12)

Explanation:

1. Atticus means Mrs. Dubose overcame her morphine - addiction before she died, achieving a kind of spiritual freedom, much like the purity and freedom of mountain air.
2. Atticus demonstrates real courage by taking on Tom Robinson's case, knowing the deep - seated racial prejudice in Maycomb means he is likely to lose, but still fighting for justice.
3. Boo Radley left gifts in the knothole of the oak tree for Jem and Scout, mended Jem's torn pants, and placed a blanket on Scout during the fire at Miss Maudie's.
4. Dill doesn't come to Maycomb over the summer because he has a new father and wants to spend time with him.
5. Calpurnia's church is an African - American church called First Purchase African M.E. Church. The children, Jem and Scout, experience a different kind of community. The congregation is welcoming but also has its own set of rules and ways of doing things, like not having hymn - books and singing by lining - out.

Answer:

1. Atticus means she overcame addiction and achieved spiritual freedom.
2. By taking on Tom Robinson's case despite likely defeat.
3. Left gifts, mended Jem's pants, gave Scout a blanket.
4. He has a new father and wants to spend time with him.
5. It's an African - American church; children experience a different community.