In the two short stories “Sugarbaby” and “I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down”, William Gay explores the tragic results your actions or avoidance can lead to. Meecham of the story “I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down” actions ultimately backfired leading him to his downfall. Finis, Mr. Beasley of the story “Sugarbaby” avoidance lead to his downfall. William Gay explains how our choices lead us on a path, not handling your business or going overboard are at the two ends of the spectrum that lead to failure.
In the story of “Sugarbaby”, Mr. Beasley’s decisions to not resolve the issues he started ultimately lead to his downfall. “What you should of done at the beginning was go talk to her and get her to come back home, Clarence said. I guess, Beasley told his son-in-law.” Mr. Beasley has killed his …show more content…
Mr. Beasley shot the dog in the night, because he grew tired of the weeping the dog did at night. As a result, his wife packed her bags and left him. Soon after he received divorce papers. This is where the quote comes in, at this point he has already received the divorce papers and still has no plan to act upon the predicament he is in. Mr. Beasley continues to be “stubborn”, he is known to be stubborn and this acknowledged and told to him by other characters in the story itself. His stubbornness comes at a price at this point, he must take responsibility for his actions, the consequences are out of his hands now.“All they want you to do is comply with the court, the deputy said. I heard the judge say to himself. Talking to Townsley. He said you were an arrogant son of a bitch and he was going to teach you a lesson. Then let’s be for learning it, Beasley said.” Mr. Beasley has avoided the court callings to a point that the judge is fed up, he must be arrested now. Mr. Beasley’s