To Kill a Mockingbird

To kill a mockingbird

What was Jem’s punishment? Did he fit the crime?

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Are you referring to Mrs. Dubose's flowers that Jem cut? He was forced to read to her at her house. The punishment was brilliant because it wasn't really a punishment. It was a chance for Mrs. Dubose and Jem to connect and understand what it is to live "in each other's skin". Atticus meant this to be a rewarding experience for both of them.

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