Story strategy of KILLINGS, a short story by Andre Dubus

 

  1. At funeral of Frank, Steve, the older son,  says, “I should kill him.”

 

  1. Matt to Willis: He (Richard, the killer) walks the streets.

 

  1. Matt has a gun for any “situation” when he could get away with it (killing Richard).

 

  1. Richard beats up Frank.

 

  1. Matt talks to Frank about coming in late from Natalie, re mother. Other talk about marriage.

 

  1. Richard shoots Frank in front of the boys.

 

  1. Matt and Willis at Frank’s bar, kidnap him.

 

  1. Their plan. The hole for a grave is already dug.

 

  1. Frank tries to get away, Matt shoots him. Willis is there.

 

10. Back home. Ruth: Did you do it? Can’t tell the other kids. Have it look like he got away.