In Chapter 11, Jem is punished for destroying Mrs. Dubose's camellia bush and Atticus makes him read to her each day, except on Sundays, for an entire month. Jem obeys his father and reads to Mrs. Dubose without being aware that she is a morphine addict with a chronic illness. Although Jem does not enjoy reading to Mrs. Dubose, he serves his punishment without complaining. After Mrs. Dubose passes away, Atticus informs Jem of her illness and addiction. Jem might have been more tolerant and accepting of Mrs. Dubose had he known about her affliction and morphine addiction. Jem would have been more sensitive to her needs and would have probably not feared her as much. If Jem would have known about Mrs. Dubose's condition prior to him destroying her camellia bush, he would have probably continued walking home instead of losing his temper.
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