Question

how did mrs joe treat joe ?was there any special reasons for doing so ?

Answer 1

Mrs Thompson treated him badly and with anger. Yes, there was a reason behind this.
As Mrs Thompson had no kids and therefore no one to take care of except herself she had become sore, irritable, ill-tempered and self-afflicting.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mrs Joe had a continual habit of scolding. She was bad tempered and Joe was afraid of her.

There was no special reason for doing so and that was a part of her nature.