In Memory of Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose. - by Scout

Today my father, Atticus Finch told me that Mrs. Dubose had died, he also told me and Jem that she took morphine, just to feel less pain. Now, I understand why she wanted us to read to her so badly, she was able to forget about her pain for these couple of hours. Me and Jem always thought that she was just an evil old woman who had nothing better to do but insulting people. We knew that she was sick but we never realized how much pain she had to go through. Mrs. Dubose was a truly courageous woman. I now understand that you shouldn't judge people until you understand what made them the way they are. I will never forget her and how strong she was. Rest in peace, Mrs. Dubose, you are in a better place now.