"The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson

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In Shirley Jackson's "The Possibility of Evil", the title is not appropriate because of the pleasant setting of the story. This can be proved by the respect that Miss Adela Strangeworth gave to the town and her nice as well as caring behavior towards the people in the town. Primarily, the setting of the story is calm and peaceful like a decent society. This can be proved by the quotation, " Miss Strangeworth's little town looked washed and bright". This analyzes that in a little town everything seems to be perfect and has fresh as well as clear surrounding with no chance of evil. Secondly, Miss Strangeworth shows respect to her town the same way that her grandmother used to. When Miss Strangeworth says, " My mother tended ...

... caring behavior towards the people in the town. Primarily, the setting of the story is calm and peaceful like a decent society. This can be proved by the quotation, " Miss Strangeworth's little town looked washed and bright". This analyzes that in a little town everything seems to be perfect and has fresh as well as clear surrounding with no chance of evil. Secondly, Miss Strangeworth shows respect to her town the same way that her grandmother used to. When Miss Strangeworth says, " My mother tended them, just as I do" which clearly proves that she has the same good feeling for the town like her grandmother. There is no harm and no possibility of evil but instead it is being appreciated

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