Frampton Nuttel is relaxing in the country because he has a nervous condition and needs to find a place to rest and get away from stress. Frampton calls upon his sister's friends, the Sappletons, for an afternoon visit.
INCITING INCIDENT
Vera reveals that her family has undergone a tradgedy.
RISING ACTION
Vera tells Frampton that her Aunt's husband and brothers died in a marsh while they were out hunting, she says that this is why her mother leaves the window open for their return. Mrs. Sappleton talks to Frampton and says that her husband and brothers will be home soon. Frampton feels sorry for Mrs. Sappleton.
CLIMAX
Mr Sappleton and the brothers return with the dog from hunting.
FALLING ACTION
Frampton is scared and runs away. Husband and brothers as well as the dog come back into the house. Mrs. Sappleton becomes confused by Frampton leaving so suddenly. Vera tells her another story that Mr. Frampton has a fear of dogs.
RESOLUTION
Vera makes up a story.
The root ver = truth, therfore, Vera's name stands for truthfulness. This name is very ironic because Vera acts the opposite of what her name symbolises. Vera tells stories and lies a lot so this is a case of irony, the author has the reader believe by her name that she is truthful, but by the end of the story the reader realizes that Vera is a liar.
2. In what ways is the story's last line ironic?
Romance at short notice is Vera's specialty.
This is ironic becuase throughout the story the author specifically does not reveal that Vera is telling a lie until the very end. Vera is particularly the person that the readers would not expect to be telling the lies because she is depicted as an innocent little girl.
3. Two other situations of irony: