Story strategy of KILLINGS, a short story by Andre Dubus
- At funeral of
Frank, Steve, the older son, says,
“I should kill him.”
- Matt to
Willis: He (Richard, the killer) walks the streets.
- Matt has a
gun for any “situation” when he could get away with it (killing Richard).
- Richard beats
up Frank.
- Matt talks to
Frank about coming in late from Natalie, re mother. Other talk about
marriage.
- Richard
shoots Frank in front of the boys.
- Matt and
Willis at Frank’s bar, kidnap him.
- Their plan.
The hole for a grave is already dug.
- 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.