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Question
Use the excerpt from H. H. Munro’s story “The Open Window” to answer the question.

What does the underlined sentence in the excerpt suggest about Framton’s character?

(1 point)
Responses

It suggests that Framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings.
It suggests that Framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings.

It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.
It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness.

It tells how Framton could be easily irritated by others.
It tells how Framton could be easily irritated by others.

It suggests that Framton lacks courage in new situations.

1 answer

To accurately assess what the underlined sentence suggests about Framton's character, we would need to examine the actual wording of the sentence in question. However, if we're looking for the best response based on typical character analysis in literature, I would suggest that if the sentence implies Framton's feelings or reactions in social situations, the response “It suggests that Framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness” could be a strong contender. This is because the story often explores themes of social anxiety and awkwardness, particularly in the character of Framton.

If you can provide more context or the specific underlined sentence, I could give a more precise analysis.