Plot Elements
Where are Judson and his at the beginning of the story?
Their vacation home
What does Marcia incorrectly accuse Judson of?
drinking alcohol in the morning
The time of year when leave are a riot of color
Autumn
Why is Judson considered "Ruthless?"
He tries to poison someone to get revenge.
Why is Judson looking for revenge?
someone broke into his house and stole some of his alcohol
a desire for revenge
vindictive
Which character would agree with this statement? Marcia or Judson'
People should be punished in court, not by an individual.
Marcia
what is the name of the job of someone who looks after a house or land while the person who owns it is not there (Like Alec)
caretaker
Who helps Judson drink the poison?
Alec (The land caretaker)
What evidence is there that a thief drank Judson's alcohol?
There is none, only Judson's opinion and the fact that there is less alcohol there now.
friendly and kind
genial
Why was Judson unconscious?
He slipped and hit his head on a table, before falling to the floor.
What is the twist at the end of the story and why is it ironic?
Judson ends up drinking the poison. The revenge he planned backfires on him and he drinks the poison.
so determined to get what you want that you do not care if you have to hurt other people in order to do it
ruthless