1. The town is small and quiet, where everyone knows each other.
2. People see Mrs. Strangeworth as a kind old woman. They respect her, smile at her, and think she is harmless, but she is not.
3. She writes these letters because she feels it is her duty to "protect" the town. Another reason is that she likes the feeling of power and being able to control people to listen to her.
4. I think this revenge is just because she finally got what she deserved. However, it is not entirely appropriate because destroying her roses is only revenge, not true justice, and it causes more pain.
5. Not really, because she intentionally hurt people. But maybe a little bit, because she is old and lonely, and she thinks she is helping the town.
6. I think Jackson wanted to show that evil can be hidden under a good exterior. She also wanted people to see how judging others and spreading rumors can truly harm.
7. I agree. On social media, people hide behind screens to spread hate or rumors, just like Mrs. Strangeworth did with her letters. The story is still relevant today.