"The Landlady" and Other Short Stories Lesson Plan

Was Mrs. Foster’s decision to leave without her husband justified? Why or why not?

Some students may argue that because Mr. Foster was tormenting Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Foster had no choice but to leave her husband at home. Students may also say that Mr. Foster did not need to come with Mrs. Foster at the same time—he could have left later. These students may understand Mrs. Foster‘s frustration with her husband at this point. However, several students may argue that Mrs. Foster knew that something was wrong and did not investigate to help her husband. Because of that, she may have been the cause of his death. In that case, some students may argue that Mrs. Foster should not...