Mrs. Dubose

Harper Lee portrayed Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose in an unique style. Mrs. Dubose was a very ill woman who only has a nigger woman as company. Her illness had separated her from socializing with friends and had restricted her from doing things that normal women are doing. For instance, having afternoon tea with neighbors, or taking a night stroll with friends. Mrs. Dubose was a very straight forward lady. When she had something to say, she would not hesitate or stop to think what other people would feel. It was this characteristic that brought Jem, Scout and Mrs. Dubose closer together.

Whenever Scout and Jem walked pass Mrs. Dubose’s house, it was typical to expect cruel comments regarding their manners and predictions on what they would grow up to be, which was always nothing. Jem and Scout often disregarded the taunts, with a simple nod or a polite answer. Jem cutting Mrs. Dubose every camellia bush with scissors was one time too many. Mrs. Dubose remarked that Scout and Jem’...