In the short story 'A Kind of Murder' Hugh Pentecost shows there is more than one way to die. The story follows Mr. Warren, a poor man who has been sent to teach at a military academy, as he undergoes a most likely traumatizing social homicide. Mr. Warren walks into the quad carrying very little confidence. His hearing disability leads to problems with the children he teaches. Although he is faced with challenging students and cruel teachers, Mr. Warren stays kind.
Throughout the first paragraph, through seemingly innocent comments, the author outlines Mr. Warren's character in great detail and allows the reader to form a good visual. One of the first traits the audience sees is Mr. Warren's "small, flimsy suitcase with travel labels all