After reading page 1 from "Desiree's Baby," describe how the details around
Desiree's mysterious origins and the details around Armand's mysterious desire to marry Desiree after never showing any interest in her helps you to infer details about the
conflict of the story. Which of those details will be most significant in setting up the conflict
of the story?

How do the details around the appearance of Armand's home and his
treatment of black people contribute to setting up the conflict? Explain using ONE piece
of evidence from the text to support.

Develop your response in 8-10 sentences.