Key Insights
Why did the narrator decide to intervene when he saw Etta trying to smother James?
He believed James would die if he didn't act.
What did the narrator see on Etta's phone that shocked him?
A photo of his daughter Avery, younger and with freckles.
Why did the narrator initially hesitate to kill Etta?
He felt revulsion and nearly wanted to apologize.
What did the narrator realize about Avery after seeing the photo on Etta's phone?
He connected Etta to Avery through shared features and behavior.
Why did the narrator decide to kill Eric?
Eric was about to strangle Avery, and the narrator acted in self-defense.
How did Avery initially react to the narrator after he saved her from Eric?
She was grateful and held him, showing a newfound appreciation.
Why did Avery later accuse the narrator of trying to kill her?
She wanted to frame him to avoid blame for Eric's death.
What did the narrator realize about Avery's true nature through the photos?
Avery had a history of manipulating and harming men.
How did the narrator end his life?
He used his shirt to hang himself in his jail cell.
Chapters
The chapter details the escalating tension and abuse between Etta and James, culminating in Etta attempting to smother James with a diaper.
- Etta's abusive behavior towards James
- James's fear and desperation
- The narrator's decision to intervene
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