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The Strange Case Of Sane She Written: Mr. Johnson

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Sane, She Wrote

Mr. Johnson. A wise, kind member of this town; deceased in a ruthless murder. Although causing this tragedy, Mr. Smith has been seen as insane. Mr. Smith has admitted to his inexcusable crime, saying, “... I admit the deed!” (61) This horrible act has not only been a family tragedy, but it has caused an uproar among the community. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Smith has provoked a catastrophe, a devastation, among the town. Yes, this cruel, heartless man committed the callous deed of murdering Mr. Johnson; however, did Mr. Smith seemed unsympathetic at the time? Sure, to someone who ignored the evidence! The defendant said he “... knew what the old man felt, and… pitied him…” In proving he knew what immense pain he would cause …show more content…

For example, when he takes the life of Mr. Johnson, Mr. Smith realizes that “... the sound would be heard by a neighbor!”(58) Mr. Smith was able to think logically before committing this horrendous crime. He knows what is real in this situation, causing him to think of this possibility. Although his choice to end the life of another was madness, the defendant was certainly not insane at the time. Also, Mr. Smith new what was real when welcoming in the police officers. He insisted that his “...manner had convinced them…”(60) that he was innocent of any suspected wrongdoing. Mr. Smith could identify what others felt and what cover up he had accumulated. The defendant was quite a clever criminal. Not only could he identify what was real, but he could also manage his own …show more content…

Contemplated, weighed, and, eventually, acted upon. Mr. Smith could not have made this decision impulsively. He couldn’t have done this out of the blue. This man thought and thought, making his final decision to end friendships, families, and a life. After thinking this through, Mr. Smith sneaked into Mr. Johnson’s room and “...for a whole hour… did not move a muscle…”(56) The defendant controlled his actions, taking step-by-step movement, then attacking. Mr. Smith controlled himself enough to lull his poor, innocent victim into a false sense of security, then struck. Not to mention, he also “...move[d] in slowly-very, very slowly…” (56) This shows his capability to control himself and think before acting. Then, he made his fatal decision, and although he committed this criminal act, he could tell what wrong he had

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