What does Jem do at the end of Chapter 11?
Jem snaps. He grabs Scout's baton, uses it to cut the tops off of Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes, and then snaps the baton. He beats up Scout and they head home.
What is Jem's punishment for ruining the flower garden?
Jem's punishment for ruining the flower garden is, reading to Mrs. Dubose's for one month. He would read to her every afternoon after school, and Saturdays for two hours.
Why did Jem have to read to Mrs Dubose as a punishment?
I am reading To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and I am on page 208. In this section, Jem is punished for demolishing Mrs. Dubose's camellias, and his punishment is that he has to read to her everyday for a month.
What does Jem do that shocks Scout in Chapter 11?
As Scout and Jem are returning home from town one day, Jem does something to the shock and astonishment of Scout. What does he do, and why? In a sudden rage, Jem rushes into Mrs. Dubose's front yard and cuts the tops off all her camellia bushes.
What did Mrs Dubose give Jem?
Atticus gives Jem a box that Mrs. Dubose had given her maid for Jem; in it lies a single white camellia.
What does Mrs Dubose leave Jem when she dies?
Mrs. Dubose leaves behind a white camellia for Jem, which is the type of flower he cut up in her yard.
What was Jem punishment did it fit his crime?
Did it fit his crime? His punishment was to read to Mrs. Dubose for two hours everyday for a month.
What lesson does Jem learn in Chapter 11?
Scout and Jem learn some very adult lessons in this chapter about bravery and perspective. Although Mrs. Dubose insults the children and their father, the lesson Atticus wants them to learn is that everyone has a story, even those who show hatred.
What did Jem do as revenge for the words of Mrs. Dubose?
Dubose said that Scout will be nothing more than a waitress at the O.K. Cafe. What does Jem do to get revenge? He cuts all of her flowers and smashes them on the ground with Scout's baton.
How old does Jem turn in Chapter 11?
twelveBut Atticus makes polite conversation with Mrs. Dubose, so Scout think he's incredibly brave. The day after Jem turns twelve, he's got a load of birthday cash to spend. They head down to town for him to lighten his pockets.
What is Jem's reaction to the verdict?
Jem is convinced that the jury will acquit Tom Robinson after the evidence Atticus presented. After the verdict, Jem leaves the courtroom stunned, angry, and crying. The African American community loads the Finch family with food for defending Tom so valiantly, which surprises the children because Atticus didn't win.
What does Mrs. Dubose do to anger Jem?
Dubose's front yard and cuts the tops off all her camellia bushes. She insulted his father is what ultimately drives Jem over the edge, causing him to lose control and lash out at the woman.