In an attempt to convince the Misfit not to kill her, the grandmother repeatedly asserts that the Misfit is "a good man" and that he isn't "common." The irony of this statement is that the Misfit is clearly an outlaw bent on murdering the entire family, and the grandmother's statement that he's "a good man" does nothing to stop his murderous rampage or change his evil intentions. Indeed, as the grandmother continues to assert that the Misfit is good, the criminal casually orders his henchmen to begin killing the grandmother's family. As such, the grandmother's statements seem to be her attempt to convince herself that she is not about to be killed, despite mounting evidence to the contrary. These attempts grow increasingly pathetic, as it becomes clear that the Misfit is determined to stick to his original plan and kill the grandmother and her entire family.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Thomas Jefferson's election in 1800 is sometimes called the Revolution of 1800. Why could it be described in this way?
Thomas Jefferson’s election in 1800 can be called the “Revolution of 1800” because it was the first time in America’s short history that pow...
-
It is, in large part, thanks to Tobe that the character of Miss Emily earns her symbolic "rose." Tobe's loyalty and dedication...
-
After Juliet learns that her new husband, Romeo, has killed her cousin, Tybalt, her thoughtful response showcases her intelligence. She kno...
-
Roald Dahl uses metaphor to better describe Mary Maloney in his short story "Lamb to the Slaughter." A metaphor makes a compariso...
No comments:
Post a Comment