Today, we discussed the short story "The Possibility of Evil". I expect that the work assigned will be completed for tomorrow (our discussions will aid you). In addition, you are to answer the following questions:
1. Look at the title. What does it mean?
2. The line “Miss Strangeworth never bothered about facts (p. 252, par. 7, line 1)” is meant to get us to think about our own actions. What does this line mean? How does this play out in our own lives? Have you ever demonstrated this same characteristic, or, have others ever treated you to a response based on not checking out the facts? Explain.
3. Does Miss. Strangeworth know that what she is doing is wrong? Explain.
4. Was the response from the town (cutting of the roses) justified? Explain.
5. How are the roses symbolic (both the red and the white)? Look for ALL references to the roses to come to an answer for this one.
6. BONUS QUESTION: There are two other symbols in here that I found: the pencil stub and the name of the main character. Defend these, explaining what they symbolize.
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