Whose Flowers Did Jem Cut?

Jem destroys Mrs. Dubose's flowers because he is angry that she called his father names and he was punished by having to read to her.

Why did Jem tear up Mrs Dubose's flowers?

Jem destroyed Mrs. Dubose's flower garden because he is tired of hearing what she has to say about Atticus. Jem decides to destroy the flower garden with Scout's new baton as well as kick her, and pull her hair. Once Jem was done, the Camllia bushes were spreader everywhere.

What kind of flowers were did Jem destroy in Mrs Dubose's yard?

He did not begin to calm down until he had cut the tops off every camellia bush Mrs. Dubose owned, until the ground was littered with green buds and leaves. It really isn't just Mrs. Dubose's comments that causes Jem to destroy the bushes.

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