Question
Directions: Answer the following questions from pgs. 5-6 of “Spunk”.
(1) Using details from the first paragraph of pg. 5, explain why Walter and Elijah think that Joe, in pursuing Lena and Spunk into the woods, was actually intent on taking his own life.
(2) Based on details from pg. 5, what does Walter say that redeems him, character-wise? How does he seem better than he did in the beginning?
(1) Using details from the first paragraph of pg. 5, explain why Walter and Elijah think that Joe, in pursuing Lena and Spunk into the woods, was actually intent on taking his own life.
(2) Based on details from pg. 5, what does Walter say that redeems him, character-wise? How does he seem better than he did in the beginning?
Answers
GPT 3.5
(1) Walter and Elijah believe that Joe was intent on taking his own life because they saw him chasing after Lena and Spunk with a loaded shotgun. This suggests to them that Joe was willing to put himself in harm's way without any regard for his own safety.
(2) Walter says that what redeems him character-wise is that he never said a bad word about Joe. This shows that he is able to see the good in people even in difficult situations. Additionally, he seems better than he did in the beginning because he is able to maintain his composure and not resort to negative behavior or speech despite the tension and conflict surrounding Joe's death.
(2) Walter says that what redeems him character-wise is that he never said a bad word about Joe. This shows that he is able to see the good in people even in difficult situations. Additionally, he seems better than he did in the beginning because he is able to maintain his composure and not resort to negative behavior or speech despite the tension and conflict surrounding Joe's death.