Understanding Anger 1
Understanding Anger
This scene takes place in a neighborhood grocery store. Anna is shopping at the local food store. She
puts apples into a plastic bag, and then takes a pack of gum out of her pocket, unwraps a piece of gum,
and puts it in her mouth. Mr. Jackson, the store owner, is standing nearby, watching her. Later in the
scene, she rushes home to her mother.
Anna
: Let’s see. Mom said to get four apples.
Mr. Jackson
: (
to himself
) I thought so. She stole that gum.
(
Mr. Jackson walks up to Anna
.)
Mr. Jackson
: Excuse me, miss, can I see what you have in your pocket?
Anna
: Why?
Mr. Jackson
: Can you please just show me what you have in your pocket?
(
Anna takes the pack of gum out of her pocket and shows him
.)
Mr. Jackson
: That’s what I thought.
Anna
: (
looking confused
) What did you think?
Mr. Jackson
: Were you planning to pay for that gum?
Anna
: I already paid for it when I bought it yesterday.
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