The Possibility of Evil questions Flashcards
Why is Miss Strangeworth’s motivation in sending her poison pen letters?
She thinks she is doing good for the town because secrets will get uncovered and people will be revealed. Also, for her own amusement.
Explain the symbolism of the roses and the character’s names in the story
Roses symbolize Miss Strangeworth’s honour and reputation in the town, roses are also perfect, beautiful flowers, but have hidden thorns to be wary of. Adelia means noble.
What is the purpose of the setting and atmosphere at the beginning of the story? How does the mood change at the end of the story?
The atmosphere is set as bright and happy to reflect the perfection of Ms. Strangeworth’s life. It creates more contrast when her rose are ruined and things don’t go as planned
Possible theme
what goes around comes around
What mistake does she make?
Why does she get a nasty letter?
How will her life change?
- She writes the letters in the first place
- The letter was delivered by the Harris boy who told who it was from
- She will be excluded from the community, her reputation will be ruined
