The Possibility Of Evil

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In “The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson, the author gives a positive image on reader’s opinion(s) of the main by using both character and behaviour traits. Miss Strangeworth is described as an innocent, responsible, caring, elderly woman who is well respected by everyone in the town. Jackson makes Miss Strangeworth seem innocent by describing her having “blue eyes wide with wonder” because it creates an image in your mind of her having a nice look that makes her seem innocent. Jackson also makes Miss Strangeworth seem well respected by everyone in town. “When she came into the grocery, half a dozen people turned away from the shelves and counters to wave at her or call out good morning.” This is because everyone would want to greet Miss Strangeworth out of passion and respect they had for her since she was well know by everyone. Jackson makes Miss Strangeworth seem like a caring and socializing grandmother to everyone in town. “Miss Strangeworth had to stop every minute or so to say goodmorning to someone or to ask after someone’s health.” This makes her seem caring because she wants to know how everyone is doing and it also makes her seem like a socializing person because “she knew everyone in town.” Jackson made Miss Strangeworth seem responsible for the evil in town. “It was her responsibility to rid the town of evil.” This shows that she is not evil but instead she is trying to get rid of the evil. Jackson describes Miss Strangeworth as the perfect person in the community that cared for this town the most. “She sometimes found herself thinking that the town belongs to her.” This shows that it is her duty to keep the town peaceful and safe from all kinds of evil. Jackson makes Miss Strangeworth seem to be a friendly person and a representative for the town. “No one in the town would dare to disturb Strangeworth during her afternoon nap.” This describes

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