Thursday, October 31, 2013

Killings Short Story Analysis

Plot Structure for Killings

Setting-Merrimack Valley, MA in late summer though fall
Character-Matt and wife Ruth, Strout and Maryann, Steve and Frank, and Willis
Conflict-Man vs Self, his conflict was what to do about Strout, whether to kill him or let him be
Rising Action-Matt was carrying the gun and planning to kill Strout
Climax-The climax was right before Matt kills Strout
Falling Action-Matt kills Strout and disposes of the body. Cleans up the murder and goes home.
Resolution-Matt and Ruth are in bed. Matt deals with the killing that he did for Ruth.

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