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Rufina
28 days ago
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In the first half of the story, Leota is excited about her new friend, the lovely and charming Mrs. Pike. In the second half, ho

wever, she has turned against her. What changed Leota’s mind about Mrs. Pike? What does this say about Leota’s character? Give a detailed answer in 150 words with support from the story.
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1 answer:
Gnom [6.4K]28 days ago
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Leota initially praised Mrs. Pike, but her feelings shifted entirely when Mrs. Pike identified the petrified man. Mrs. Pike used her insight to recognize the disguised fugitive, previously seen at a traveling freak show, whose criminal history as a rapist in California, complete with a reward of five hundred dollars, was captured in a crime magazine owned by Leota. Consequently, Mrs. Pike claimed the reward, provoking jealousy in Leota. Leota's disappointment arose from not uncovering the wanted notice before Mrs. Pike, showcasing her pettiness in reaction to missing the opportunity and failing to identify the petrified man herself, which was ultimately her own shortcoming.
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