Ms Dubose is thought to be wicked but it was revealed that she had an illness and had stopped taking her medication causing her to be on a great deal of pain, which may explain her cruelness. After her husband died she is suffering from depression and tries to detach herself from the world so imagine her disappointment when Jem destroys her camellia and as his punishment he has to read to her for a whole month.
She has proven to be hostile, not in a physical or illegal way, ‘plain hell’ as Scout would describe. She has a well known reputation as a racist, which is why the Finchs are not fond of her. However, Atticus looks past that and she admires her strength and courage she uses to fight her morphine addiction. Jem only sees her cruel side so he despises her and Scout is the same, she is grossed out by her look, she finds her a distressing, barely human force who angers and scare people through her words and presence. Ms Dubose and the Finchs’ have a personal relation more than anyone else has with her and whether or not Jem and Scout have a change if heart we will have to see.
March 19, 2015 at 1:14 pm
Some great point made Leo. I particularly like the point you make about how Atticus looks past Ms Dubose’s hostility to see her strength and courage and this is what he wants Jem to value. I would like you to find a quote where Atticus states why he wanted Jem to endure reading to Ms Dubose everyday.
Also to answer your last question/statement: I would encourage you to read page 124 again and let me know if Jem has learnt anything through this experience and why you think this.
Ps use some relevant quotes to back up your answers.
May 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm
I can see you working hard. Very proud of you. Keep going.
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