Scout cries during Atticus's conversation with her and Jem because Atticus tells them that Mrs. Dubose had died. Mrs. Dubose was a cantankerous old woman who lived near the Finches, and her passing was a sad moment for the children. Despite her difficult personality, Atticus wanted them to understand the courage and strength it took for Mrs. Dubose to face her addiction before she died.
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