In paragraphs 2 and 3, what details foreshadow the ending of the story?
What will be an ideal response?
- Very early—in paragraphs 2 and 3—the narrator mentions the stones that have been gathered in preparation for the day’s events. Not until much later in the story does the importance of the stones begin to dawn. In addition, the story’s many ironies, especially of setting and character, undercut the reader’s ability to foresee such a violent end. The beauty of the June day is out of keeping with the fact that what takes place on the town green is a ritual murder. The townspeople are perfectly ordinary types, “surveying their own children, speaking of planting and rain, tractors and taxes” (par. 3). Mr. Summers is in charge because he “had time and energy to devote to civic activities” (par. 4). Old Man Warner is a stickler for tradition. Neighbors chat amiably. Children play. All are grateful that the proceedings will be over in time for them to enjoy their noon meal.
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