Jem damages her flowers due to her cruel remarks and how she treats them, even though they are respectful. "This situation, Tom Robinson's case, is one that gets to the essence of a man's conscience—Scout, I couldn't go to church and worship God if I didn't attempt to aid that guy," says Atticus. "The only way I can show my feelings about it is by talking about it. The only way you can show your feelings is by doing something. That's why I'm going to win this case." When Atticus talks about destroying her flowers, he is saying that he will not tolerate her being cruel to animals. Animals feel pain just like people do so there is no good reason for someone to hurt them. Flowers are an important part of life for many people; they give us happiness and help make special occasions more memorable. If someone hurts or kills these flowers, they are hurting the person who loves them. In today's world, children see a lot of violence on television and in movies. This makes them want to repeat what they have seen done correctly the first time around. If someone keeps on killing their pets, they will soon start hating animals as well. This means they would not be happy with any creature, including humans. People need to understand that animals are sensitive beings who feel pain just like we do. They also love being petted and held like we love being loved.