In response to Troyia, Robert Cormier explains the title of his piece. As he has in other letters, he explains how language can fall short as a tool of communication. He explains his views that while there is evil in the world, there is also good. In closing, he touches on the impulse of some individuals to corrupt the innocent. This he finds inexcusable.
This seven-page marked typescript of Chapter 19 of Tunes for Bears to Dance To includes penciled line edits. In the chapter, Henry returns to Mr. Hairston after accidentally smashing the village. Mr. Hairston explains his motives and Henry refuses to accept his payment and runs away. He learns that evil is banal.
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Tunes for Bears to Dance To Chapter 16This six-page marked typescript of Chapter 17 of Tunes for Bears to Dance To includes penciled line edits. In the chapter, Mr. Hairston dismisses Henry from work, telling him to destroy Mr. Levine's village that night. If he doesn't, he's fired. Henry leaves the store and looks back to see how banal Mr. Hairston looks despite being such a bad man.
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