Question

directions: brainstorm your answers to the following questions in the space provided. be prepared to share your original ideas in a class discussion. 1. in paragraphs 90 - 116, norma tries to ignore the human suffering that would have to happen in order for her to acquire the $50,000. what do you think the author is saying about the way greed affects people? 2. what did you think of the conclusion of the story? what do you think it means that norma did not know her husband? what message does this present about our relationships and how well we know others?

Explanation:

1. The author likely shows that greed can make people turn a blind - eye to the pain of others. Norma's willingness to ignore human suffering for money demonstrates how greed can corrupt one's moral compass.
2. The conclusion about Norma not knowing her husband implies that relationships may have hidden depths and that we may not truly know those closest to us. It suggests that appearances can be deceiving in human relationships.

Answer:

1. The author shows that greed can cause people to overlook the suffering of others for personal gain.
2. It means that relationships may have hidden aspects and we may not fully know those we are close to.