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Why does the author choose to have the misfit shoot the grandmother last

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The author likely chose to have the Misfit shoot the grandmother last to increase the tension and suspense. By having her be the last to be killed, the reader is left on the edge of their seat until the very end, wondering whether she will be saved or not. This also helps to emphasize the Misfit's cold-bloodedness, as he does not hesitate to kill the grandmother despite her attempts to appeal to his better nature.

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