The short story “The Possibility of Evil,” by Shirley Jackson was written in 1965 and received the Edgar Allen Poe award. The story’s protagonist, Miss Adela Strangeworth portrays a character that is multifaceted. Miss Strangeworth’s personality traits are shown through her actions, comments, narrator’s descriptions and how others interact with her.
Miss Strangeworth’s multifaceted character can be displayed through what she does and what she says. “Don and Helen Crane were really the two most infatuated young parents she had ever known, she thought indulgently”(2). This quote shows that Miss Strangeworth is able to think positively about this couple and their baby. However, Miss Strangeworth is constantly judging and criticizing others when
Miss Strangeworth’s multifaceted character can be displayed through what she does and what she says. “Don and Helen Crane were really the two most infatuated young parents she had ever known, she thought indulgently”(2). This quote shows that Miss Strangeworth is able to think positively about this couple and their baby. However, Miss Strangeworth is constantly judging and criticizing others when