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The open window by H.H. Munro

What does the underlined sentence in the excerpt suggest about framton's character?
A. it suggests that framton is slightly self-conscious about his shyness
B. it tells how framton could be easily irritated by others
C. it suggests that framton lacks courage in new situations
D. it suggests that framton is unfamiliar with his surroundings

3 answers

To provide an accurate analysis, I would need to know the specific underlined sentence in question. However, based on Frampton Nuttall's character in "The Open Window" by H.H. Munro (Saki), if the underlined sentence relates to his demeanor, social interactions, or reactions to unfamiliar situations, you can often infer:

  • A could be true if the sentence highlights his awareness of his own social anxieties.
  • B might fit if the sentence indicates he has a short temper or quick to frustration.
  • C would apply if it reflects his hesitance or discomfort in new or unexpected contexts.
  • D would suggest he feels out of place or disoriented in his surroundings.

If you can provide the specific underlined sentence, I can give a more tailored interpretation of what it suggests about Frampton's character.

The excerpt starts with "DO you know how many of the people round here?" asked the neice, when she judged that they had sufficient silent communication.
And the excerpt ends with
"Her tradegy?" asked framton; somehow in this restful country spot tragedies seemed out of place.
Can you answer the question now?

Given the context of the excerpt from "The Open Window," the underlined sentence you provided showcases Frampton's reaction to the conversation and his feelings regarding the environment he finds himself in.

The relevant sentence is: "somehow in this restful country spot tragedies seemed out of place." This suggests that Frampton feels somewhat out of sync with his surroundings and is surprised by the mention of tragedy in a seemingly peaceful setting.

In light of that, your best option would be:

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

This is because his reaction indicates that he is not accustomed to the rural setting and finds it difficult to reconcile the idea of tragedy within that context, implying a degree of unfamiliarity.