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Question

What impact do Mr. and Mrs. White’s differing points of view in paragraphs 109-125 and paragraphs 133-139 have on Part III?

Asked by john l #1047126 on 9/16/2020 10:52 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/17/2020 3:01 AM

Answered by Aslan on 9/17/2020 3:01 AM

Mr. White knows it isn't good to bring anyone back from the dead yet his wife insists:

“Bring him back,” cried the old woman, and dragged him toward the door. “Do you think I fear the child I have nursed?”

This conflict hightens the tension as to exactly what might return whem Mr.White wishes dead Herbert to come home.