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Did Coffey intentionally infect Percy with the black insects? Did he intend for Percy to kill Wharton? If so, how does this change your feelings about Coffey and his innocence? Did Percy and Wharton deserve their fates?
Most students will likely feel that Percy and Wharton got what they deserved. However, students should also think about what these decisions mean for Coffey, who has been thus far been presented as a perfect and innocent figure. They should also explain why Coffey suddenly gained agency when he hadn't had any before. Finally, they should argue for how Coffey condemning Wharton and Percy is different from Paul and the others executing people, something the...
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