The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber

Explore Wilson's morality and sense of ethics, focusing on at least three of his actions.

Francis Macomber’s actions reflect the values of a specific era and culture. Rewrite a passage from the story, setting it in a 21st-century context and exploring the ways in which the protagonist or actions might be characterized differently today.

What influence does the setting of the camp and the wilderness have on the tone of the story? What themes does this tone highlight? How might the themes of the story change if the setting and chronology were altered?