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Jems growing maturity was evidence by his response to Mrs Dubose's statement Dont guess you feel like holding it up though with your father what he is Explain?
Instead of coming back with a comment or remark or trying to defend himself and Atticus, Jem just gazes at Mrs. Dubose with a face devoid of resentment. Over time he had developed an expression of polite and detached interest, which he use in answer to her most bloodcurdling inventions. As Jem has gotten older he has realized if he just pretends it doesn't bother him and does not cause an argument or grudge (What got him stuck with reading to Mrs. Dubose in the first place) makes things a lot easier.
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Why does Jem help Mrs Duboses?
Because Atticus wants him to. She is an old sickly lady coming off of her meds and she is going to die soon.
What color are miss duboses beloved Camellia flowers?
Miss Dubose's beloved camellia flowers are described as pure white in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Why do the children try to avoid passing Ms . Duboses house?
The children try to avoid passing Ms. Dubose's house because she is known to be cantankerous and mean, often shouting hurtful comments at them. Additionally, she dislikes their father, Atticus Finch, because he is defending a black man accused of a crime.
What does jem use to destroy mrs duboses flowers?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem uses Scout's baton to destroy Mrs. Dubose's camellia plants as a means of retaliation after Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus. This act ultimately leads to Jem reading to Mrs. Dubose as a punishment.
What is jem's punishment?
punishment for ruining mrs. duboses flowers?? He has to read to mrs. dubose everyday after school.
How was he punished after destroying mrs Duboses camelias?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Jem Finch was punished by his father, Atticus Finch, to read to Mrs. Dubose daily as a way to make amends for destroying her camellias. Mrs. Dubose had requested this punishment as a way to help Jem learn about empathy and responsibility, and it also served as a lesson in facing consequences for one's actions.
What was mrs duboses reaction to her house buring down?
In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," Mrs. Dubose was upset and devastated by her house burning down. She had been unwell and bedridden, and the fire destroyed everything she had, leaving her feeling helpless and vulnerable.
What does jem have to do with mrs. duboses flowers?
Jem destroys Mrs. Dubose's camellia flowers in a fit of anger after she insults Atticus. As punishment, Jem is required to read to Mrs. Dubose every day, which is meant to teach him discipline and empathy. Through this experience, Jem learns about courage and forgiveness.
What lesson did Atticus want Jem and Scout to learn about Mrs Dubose's death?
Well, the camellia Mrs. Dubose gave him symbolized appreciation for distracting her from her fits since she knew she only had a few months left on Earth. She wanted to rest in peace and the camellia is a form of "thank you" or "forgive me". She didn't want him to feel like she hated him. Atticus says that she was the most courageous person he's ever met because she demonstrated real courage. He says the word courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. He also tells Jem that it was Mrs. duboses way to say that everything is alright now.
