The Scarlet Ibis

The Southern family [Doodle and "Brother" are a part of] believes in superstitions. Upon Doodle's birth, Aunt Nicey thinks the boy is holy because he was born in a caul, "Jesus's nightgown." Additionally, the mother of both boys does not think it will rain because she hadn't heard the call of a "rain frog." What other superstitions are shared in the story? How do you think they affect the developments in plot? Can you think of other superstitions you believe/ have heard others believe?

I think the superstitions affected the plot by showing the time period and how other people thought back then. I don't really believe in superstitions but i do knock on wood sometimes. =P

Lamb to the Slaughter

What were your thoughts about the ending of this short story? Could Mary Maloney get away with the same crime in today's current society? Why/why not?

I thought the ending was expected.  Mary would defiantly not be able to get away with what she did today, it is a possibility because she did feed the cops the murder weapon but it's hard to say.