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How Does Atticus Change In To Kill A Mockingbird

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Although Jem encounters many conflict throughout the novel, but his dispute with Mrs. Dubose marked the most important coming-of-age scenes in the book. From Jem’s perspective, Mrs. Dubose is human by birth but she displays no actions of humanity. Jem’s conflict with Mrs. Dubose is the result of her ruthless, cruel and racist insults that was directed at him. Therefore, Jem believes that it was wrong of Atticus to punish him, by making him read to Mrs. Dubose for a whole month. Atticus hopes by spending time with Mrs. Dubose, Jem would understand what true bravery and courage mean. Atticus admires Mrs. Dubose because she is brave and courageous for battling her morphine addiction. Eventually, Jem’s attitude changes when he figures out Mrs.

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