Spoon River Anthology, Jeduthan Hawley summary
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In Jeduthan Hawley, a coffin maker describes midnight work and his belief that people die in pairs, naming townspeople whose deaths belong together. His account ends with his own pairing with Daisy Fraser, contrasting his solemn self-image with the companion he names.
What happens
- A midnight knock brings Jeduthan Hawley to his shop, where travelers hear him preparing coffins.
- He wonders who might accompany him in death, since he notices that deaths come in pairs.
- Calling himself the town’s most solemn man, he names Daisy Fraser as his companion in death.
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What to notice
The final pairing turns Jeduthan’s general observation into a personal statement. His emphasis on solemnity makes the naming of his companion pointed, although he gives no description of her.
Quick check
Whom does Jeduthan name as his own companion in death?
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