Text of "The Possiblity of Evil"
Questions:
1. What words would you use to describe Miss Strangeworth? Select at least five words. For each word, give an example from the story that shows it fits Miss Strangeworth. For one of the words, use a direct quote from the story and explain how it demonstrates a characteristic of Miss Strangeworth.
3. Why do you think Miss Strangworth writes her letters? Explain your answer thoroughly.
4. Do you think Miss Strangeworth realizes that she has done something wrong? Part of your explanation will include whether Miss Strangeworth is a dynamic or static character. Explain thoroughly!
Does Miss Strangeworth meet the three criteria (often, her characters are isolated from others - they are people who lack feeling, they display contradictory personalities, and they are capable of bizarre behavior) for a typical Shirley Jackson character? Explain and give examples for each.
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