She gave Jem a camellia flower, which freaks him out, and he starts crying. I can't remember why she gave him a flower. I haven't read it in so long.
Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus in front of Jem on pages 135-136 in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
because mrs. dubose said that atticus "lawed for n word"
Atticus tells Jem that Mrs. Dubose wanted to give him something to remember her by, which shows her attempt to make amends for her past behavior before she passed away. The gift of the single camellia flower symbolizes Mrs. Dubose's final act of kindness and courage.
Mrs. Dubose makes racist remarks about Atticus defending Tom Robinson and insults Jem and Scout’s father. She also criticizes Atticus for defending a black man, which goes against their moral beliefs. This behavior is offensive and intolerant.
At first, it seems that Jem reads to Mrs. Dubose because Atticus is punishing him by telling him to go to Mrs. Dubose and apologize for what he has done. Mrs. Dubose tells him in order to make up the mess he created, he has to read to her for two hours a day for a month. Jem had pulled out many camellias and leaves on Mrs. Dubose's property because he was anguished by her comments on his father. Mrs. Dubose was the first adult to say that Atticus is no better than black people and the trash (being a lawyer) works for. After Mrs.Dubose dies, we learn that Atticus would have even asked him to de so if he didn't wreck her property. It turns out that she was a morphine addict and to get of the drug Jem would read to her so her mind and body would be of the drug so she can break her habit before she dies. Hope this helps :)
Atticus tells Jem that Mrs. Dubose was a recovering morphine addict, and that she was a very strong and brave woman.
Jem attacks Mrs. Dubose's camellias in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." He destroys the flowers after Mrs. Dubose insults his father, Atticus. Jem later learns the reason behind Mrs. Dubose's behavior and the significance of his actions.
Mrs. Dubose insults Atticus and calls him names for defending Tom Robinson. Jem responds by destroying Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. Atticus defends Mrs. Dubose because he believes in showing compassion and understanding towards others, even those who may hold different views or attitudes.
Atticus believes in teaching his children empathy and compassion, even towards those who may not treat them kindly. By encouraging Jem to read to Mrs. Dubose, Atticus is teaching his children the value of understanding others' perspectives and practicing kindness and respect, even in difficult situations. It also helps Jem learn to control his temper and respond with patience and understanding.
Jem took Scout's baton and chopped the tops of all Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. Then he snapped Scout's baton in half.
Jem is tasked with reading to Mrs. Dubose as part of his punishment for destroying her camellia bushes. Atticus believes it is a fitting and meaningful way for Jem to learn patience and respect.
Atticus wants Jem to meet Mrs. Dubose to teach him empathy and understanding. By seeing Mrs. Dubose's struggle and resilience in fighting her morphine addiction, Atticus hopes Jem will learn valuable life lessons about courage, compassion, and the complexities of human nature.