Part one of term paper
Things are not always as they seem. This theme holds true in literature from many different times and many different authors. This theme is definitely a part of "The Harness," for within the story lies a conspiracy. Emma, in cooperation with Peter, staged her own death for the purpose of making money. Emma wanted Peter to plant sweet peas ...

Part two of term paper
... they started with. She then devised the plan to fake her death so Peter would lose some credibility afterwards. Because of him losing this credibility, people would look to the other highly respected farmer in town, Clark DeWitt. They would plant whatever Clark planted, which just turned out to be some barley, and in turn increase the demand for sweet peas. The doctor and the undertaker were promised a share of the profit when the crops were sold. This conspiracy may not seem obvious at fi ...