Probably Unanswerable Questions
Westley waiting until Buttercup is captured to return, Buttercup failing to recognize him, and whether “iocane” is a cocaine joke
In the discussion (3)
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- Westley’s long absence and decision to return only after Buttercup is endangered are questioned. — Juliet Litman
- Buttercup’s inability to recognize Wesley through a simple disguise is called ridiculous but consistent with fairy-tale convention. — David Shoemaker
- The name “iocane powder” prompts an unresolved question about a cocaine joke. — David Shoemaker