Atticus calls Mrs. Dubose a great lady because Mrs. Dubose was a brave lady and she was willing to voice her opinion on anything. When she disagreed with something, she would never hesitate to speak. An example of this is when she calls Atticus a “nigger-lover” on page 135-36.
”Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works for! Not only a Finch waiting on tables but one in the courthouse lawing for niggers.”
Atticus respects her for being willing to say all of these daring things to Jem and Scout right in front of their faces. He thinks that she has the right to do or say whatever she wants, no matter how he feels on the inside. He conducts himself in a brave manner throughout the entire chapter, showing nothing but kindness and does not display bad feelings towards her. He is a good model to everyone around him and he helps others like Jem, have a little bit more respect for her [Mrs. Dubose].
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