This shows how Margaret is trying to sweet talk Mr. Wilson and make her husband feel bad for his folly of running from the lion. She is trying to rub Francis’ fear into his face and let him know how embarrassed she is of him for not being the one to kill the lion. Since she knows that Francis will tolerate anything she does, she has nothing to fear or lose by talking Mr. Wilson up, and later sleeping with him. Margarot is basically free to do as she pleases if something doesn’t please her. This is because she enjoys the power she holds over her husband, and she uses it to her advantage at every opportunity.
Throughout the safari, there is no sign of love between Mr. and Mrs. Macomber, and their reason for union is why. Since they married each
Throughout the safari, there is no sign of love between Mr. and Mrs. Macomber, and their reason for union is why. Since they married each