Jem takes a baton from Scout and destroys all of Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes. As punishment, Jem must go to her house every day for a month and read to her.

Why did Jem destroy the camellias?

Jem cuts the tops off of Mrs. Dubose's camellia plants because he is angry that she insulted Atticus. Jem does his best to maintain his dignity in a difficult time, but people are often insulting him and Scout because his father is defending Tom Robinson.

What kind of flowers did Jem rip out of Mrs Dubose yard?

Henry Lafayette Dubose was battling her own demons — her morphine addiction. She was able to kick the habit with Jem's company and when she passed away, she gave Jem a box with a white camellia inside. The camellia represents understanding and patience. After Jem has cut off all of her camellia flowers, Mrs.