Respond to the following questions--responses are due in class tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8th
Chap 9
1. What is a red herring? Who or what is the red herring in this story? Why was it introduced? What did it add to the story?
2. How do Watson's morals affect the story? What is the purpose of making Watson unable to shoot the convict?
Chap 10
1. Why does Sir Henry agree to leave Selden alone? Is Barrymore's outrage more to do with his own personal feelings or for his wife's sake? Explain?
2. What literary purpose is there to parallel the weather with the characters? How does it add to the suspense and tension of the novel?
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