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The Murder of Francis Macomber
In the story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" by Ernest Hemingway, one of the most shocking moments occurs when Mrs. Macomber shoots her husband, Francis. Hemingway leaves the reader to answer the crucial question of whether or not it was intentional.
Throughout the story the Macombers have a tu ....
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.... night, Mrs. Macomber and Mr. Wilson sleep together. Unfortunately for Mrs. Macomber, her husband finds out. They go about the day as planned until they reach some buffalo. Again, Macomber's poor aim and judgment lead to trouble. One buffalo gets shot and seeks refuge in a small clearing. Macomber and Wilson, thinking he is still alive, reach the clearing and are informed by the gun-bearer that he (the buffalo) is dead. As they congratulate each other, the buffalo suddenly charges from his hiding spot. As the two men try to get a good shot at ....
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