What specific words or phrases in the first two paragraphs of “The Jewelry" alert you to the possibility that all may not be as it seems? How are these expectations or fears allayed
in the next few paragraphs? What new fears or expectations are aroused very soon
thereafter?

A. they give the reader hope. if the whole book was dark & unhopeful it’d be a little less interesting, little moments make it more interesting to read because then you want to know what happens. if it’s all dark there’s no point in reading if you already know the outcome of it.