The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber Summary

The short story, "The Short, Happy Life of Francis Macomber", is a story about a man, his wife, and their hunting guide, on a safari in Africa. At the beginning of the story, Macomber shows that he is a coward by running away from a lion. After this, his wife, Margot, cheats on him with the guide, Wilson. On the next hunt, this time for buffalo, Macomber begins to feel brave for the first time in his life. During this hunt, one buffalo escapes and goes into the tall grass, much like the lion from the start of the story. This time, Macomber stands his ground when the animal charges him, but is wife shoots, and kills, Macomber. The shooting is never shown to be either accidental or purposeful, but i believe that due to his new found bravery, Margot thought that Macomber was going to leave him, so she shot him.