The Possibility of Evil - Homework
Answer the following questions in full sentences.
1. What sort of town is the one in the story? Why do you think that Jackson set her story in this particular setting?
2. How is Miss Strangeworth viewed by the other members of the town?
3. Why exactly does she send these letters of hers? Can you think of more than one possible reason?
4. Do you think that the "revenge" at the end was justified? Why or why not? But was it appropriate? Why or why not?5. Do you feel any pity for Adela Strangeworth? Why or why not?
6. What motivation do you think Shirley Jackson might have had in writing a story such as this one?
7. Jackson wrote this story in 1965, yet it is still as relevant in our world of social media today. - Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why?
Post your answers.