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In "The Possibility of Evil," the exposition sets the stage by introducing the seemingly perfect small town of Maple Street and its seemingly perfect resident, Miss Adela Strangeworth. It establishes a sense of normalcy and routine before gradually revealing the dark secrets and hidden evil lurking beneath the surface of the town and its inhabitants.
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When was The Possibility of Evil created?
The Possibility of Evil was created in 1965.
What is the setting for the possibility of evil?
The setting for the possibility of evil is a quaint town.
What is the purpose of the possibility of evil?
Without evil there would be no good. The opposites are needed.
What were the roses a symbol of in possibility of evil?
the roses are a symbol of the townspeople
What are the predictions in possibility of evil by Shirley Jackson?
Im sure its a great song
What is one character trait for Miss Strangeworth in the possibility of evil?
Judgemental, or pessimistic.
Where is the quote in the bible that says evil will prevail when good men do nothing?
This is not in the bible, its somebody's quote from Edmund Burke
What is the the quote from Julius Caesar that begins the evil that men do?
"The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones." But I think it's not a quote by Caesar, it's part of Mark Anthony's speech at Caesar's funeral.
Literary terms for the possibility of evil?
Literary Techniques: suspense, foreshadowing, situational and dramatic
What is the moral for the possibility of evil?
The moral of "The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson is that evil can exist in unexpected places, and that people should not judge others based solely on appearances or reputation. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of spreading rumors and gossip.
Was Raymond Carver a religious man?
To quote Carver himself, "No, but I have to believe in miracles and the possibility of ressurection."
Why does good and evil work hand in hand?
Essentially, you need one to even have the possibility of the other. Without evil, good would not exist and vise versa.
