The day itself is a day beautiful enough for a picnic. It was "clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green." (272) The descriptions here make you think of people getting together for a celebration. The author goes on to describe the children gathering together, first quietly, then later they joined together in "boisterus play." (272) Also casually mentioned is the "great pile of stones" (272) gathered by the boys. Later the men began to gather. They stood together, away f

Iron is also present in the fact that the people appear to be concerned about the women having to draw. For example, when Clyde Dunbar's wife had to draw, Mr. Summers asked, "Don't you have a grown boy to do it for you, Janey?" (275) However, when it comes time for the stoning, they show no concern that it is a woman about to be stoned.

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rom the pile of stones. (272) Again the pile of stones is mentioned, yet they seem to have no bearing in the story. And last come the women, in their faded housedresses and sweaters. The are described as gossiping as they would on any other day, although this is definitely not any other day. (273) The author has created a setting that portrays something ex

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