What does Mrs. Dubose say about the children’s mother? How does Jem feel about this?

In chapter 11, Scout describes her cantankerous, racist neighbor, Mrs. Dubose, who sits on her porch and makes derogatory comments directed at her and Jem anytime they walk past her home. Scout mentions that Mrs. Dubose refers to them as the "most disrespectful mutts who ever passed her way" and says that it is a pity that Atticus never remarried after the death of their mother. Mrs. Dubose also tells the Finch children that a lovelier lady than their mother never lived and considers it heartbreaking that Atticus would allow them to run wild. Scout goes on to mention that Jem would become livid when Mrs. Dubose would comment on their mother. Mrs. Dubose's derogatory comments upset Jem and numerous evenings he would go home furious at something she had said. One day, Mrs. Dubose tells the children, "Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works for!" (Lee, 105). Her comment infuriates Jem and he ends up destroying her beautiful camellia bush in a fit of anger.

Mrs. Dubose compliments Jem and Scout's mother. She says that there was no lovelier woman than Mrs. Finch.
Unfortunately, Mrs. Dubose adds a negative comment after she praises Mrs. Finch. She remarks that the manner in which Atticus raises Jem and Scout is "heartbreaking" because he lets his children "run wild." When Jem hears this derogatory remark, he becomes greatly angered. However, in his usual sanguine manner, Atticus ignores this insult, instructing his son to do the same and also to be considerate because Mrs. Dubose is old and ill. Whenever Atticus passes Mrs. Dubose's house and she is outside, he tips his hat and compliments her, saying, "Good evening, Mrs. Dubose! You look like a picture this evening." Not only does Atticus have a complimentary greeting for her, but he also provides Mrs. Dubose with the courthouse news. After doing this, Atticus wishes her well for the next day. He swings Scout to his shoulders, and he and his children continue toward home. Scout comments that at such times as these, she feels that her father is "the bravest man who ever lived" (chapter 11).