One shouldn't let the past rule the present.
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Doug Spaulding and Ralph Underhill
the theme is don't obsess over past greviences or you could also say something along the lines of the only perfect murder is a murder done in your mind. :) Hope that helps i have to write a paper over this story for my class and this is what i came up with.
The protagonist, Doug, is a round character in "The Utterly Perfect Murder." Throughout the story, we see his internal conflict, complex emotions, and significant changes in his perspectives and behavior. This depth and development make him a round character.
The protagonist in the story was Doug Spaulding because the whole story was based on him.
it is Ralph Underhill because he is the one who the protagonist, Doug, wants to kill
The train is a great symbol. I symbolizes Doug taking a journey into his past.
In "The Utterly Perfect Murder" by Ray Bradbury, the irony lies in the fact that the protagonist, Doug, plans and fantasizes about seeking revenge on his childhood bully for years, only to realize upon meeting him as an adult that the bully has become old and feeble. The irony is that Doug's perfect murder is not physical, but rather the emotional and psychological realization that time and aging have already done the job for him, robbing his enemy of his former power.
The external conflict is between Doug and Ralph and it is about friendship.
Doug had an internal conflict at the end of the story "The Utterly Perfect Murder" because he had harbored thoughts of revenge against his childhood bully Ralph for many years, but when faced with actually carrying out the act, he struggled with the weight of his emotions and the consequences of his actions. His conflicting feelings of anger and guilt ultimately lead to a moment of realization and catharsis, highlighting the complex nature of human emotions and the power of forgiveness.
You can read "The Utterly Perfect Murder" by Ray Bradbury online through various platforms that offer literary works, such as Project Gutenberg, Google Books, or some public library websites that provide digital access to their collections. Additionally, it may be available on e-book platforms like Amazon Kindle or Apple Books for purchase or borrowing. Always ensure you are accessing it through legal and authorized sources.
Murder is a theme and mystery is a genre.