Atticus confesses that even if Jem hadn't gotten into trouble, he still would 1
have made Jem read to Mrs. Dubose every day because... *
• he felt sorry for the old woman and didn't want her to die alone.
• he wanted Jem to see what real strength was.
• he wanted Jem to see what real courage was.
• he needed to keep the children out of the way for a while.