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   amy-lepore Teacher
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   The quote that pops into my mind is "bad things happen to good people."  With the exception of the grandmother who is a selfish and completely self-absorbed individual (not known for lofty thoughts), this quote adequately describes the plot.  Unfortunately for the family, the grandmother recognizes the Misfit and says so.  This recognition leads to the extermination of the entire family.

   Perhaps there is no comment about criminals and the penal system.  Perhaps she is hinting that the system is not foolproof and that individuals as dangerous as The Misfit escape and create havoc among the general population.  Perhaps she is saying that nosey and selfish people deserve what they get--whatever YOU decide the author's purpose is and what she is saying about society and community, you should be able to point to something in the text to support your premise.

    

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   Posted by amy-lepore on Friday February 29, 2008 at 12:25 PM