The Climax of the story is when the boy picks up the letter made by Ms. Strangeworth and decides to deliver it himself, finding out about the true evils of Ms. Strangeworth and ruining her reputation, along with her garden. This is the climax because Ms. Strangeworth sent these letters in secrecy, knowing that they could ruin her good reputation, which is shown throughout the story. The destruction of the garden symbolizes the destruction of Ms. Strangeworth's reputation and pride.
The Possibility of Evil was created in 1965.
The setting for the possibility of evil is a quaint town.
Climax - 1954 The Shadow of Evil 2-31 was released on: USA: 24 May 1956
Climax - 1954 Necessary Evil 3-45 was released on: USA: 19 September 1957
Without evil there would be no good. The opposites are needed.
When Good overcomes Evil.
the roses are a symbol of the townspeople
Im sure its a great song
Judgemental, or pessimistic.
When: The story presumably occurs in the 1950s, which is evident from the fact that the features of the town, such as shops, seem to be old fashioned.Where: The story occurs in a small city, which is shown from the fact that Miss Strangeworth "...knew everyone in town." In the story, the city is presented as a neat city, which is seen from the well-organized layout of the city.Atmosphere: Despite the nice and neat looking of the city, the atmosphere of the city is filled with anxiety, tension and suspense.
In "The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson, the crisis occurs when Miss Strangeworth's carefully maintained facade of respectability is shattered. She discovers that her anonymous letters, which she sends to expose the perceived moral shortcomings of her neighbors, have unintended consequences that threaten the very community she believes she is protecting. The turning point comes when a neighbor retaliates by revealing her identity as the source of the letters, leading to her own isolation and downfall. This climax highlights the theme of the hidden darkness within seemingly benign individuals.
Literary Techniques: suspense, foreshadowing, situational and dramatic