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Shirley Jackson

This person is the author of “The Possibility of Evil.”

Adela Strangeworth

This person is the main character of “The Possibility of Evil.”

Tommy Lewis

This person owns the town grocery store.

Martha Harper

This person gets letters insinuating that her husband is having an affair.

Helen Crane

This person is the mother of a six-month-old baby whom she worries might be developmentally delayed.

Don Crane

This person is the father of a six-month-old baby; the main character sends him a letter insinuating that there is something wrong with the child.

Miss Chandler

This person is the town librarian.

Linda Stewart

This person is a 15-year-old whose parents have forbidden her boyfriend to come to their home.

Dave Harris

This person is the boyfriend of Linda Stewart.

Mrs. Foster

This person is an elderly woman about to have surgery; the main character sends her a letter suggesting...

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