The contrast between Framton’s expectations before arriving at the country house and his first experiences there reveals that there are mischievous people everywhere who cannot be escaped. Framton anticipates a peaceful visit in a rural setting, but instead encounters the unexpected and unsettling behavior of the niece and the absurd story she shares. This twist highlights that unpredictability and mischief exist in both urban and rural settings, challenging Framton's expectation that the countryside would be a refuge for his nerves.
Feature The Open Window by H. H. Munro (Saki) “My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel,” said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; “in the meantime you must try and put up with me.” Framton Nuttel endeavoured to say the correct something which should duly flatter the niece of the moment without unduly discounting the aunt that was to come. Privately he doubted more than ever whether these formal visits on a succession of total strangers would do much towards helping the nerve cure which he was supposed to be undergoing. “I know how it will be,” his sister had said when he was preparing to migrate to this rural retreat; “you will bury yourself down there and not speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping. I shall just give you letters of introduction to all the people I know there. Some of them, as far as I can remember, were quite nice.” Framton wondered whether Mrs. Sappleton, the lady to whom he was presenting one of the letters of introduction, came into the nice division. 1 of 8 Question Use the story “The Open Window” by H. H. Munro to answer the question. What does the contrast between Framton’s expectations before arriving to the country house and his first experiences there reveal about the theme of the story? (1 point) Responses Mental peace comes from within, not necessarily from a relaxed setting. Mental peace comes from within, not necessarily from a relaxed setting. Tragedies happen more often in the country than in the city. Tragedies happen more often in the country than in the city. There are mischievous people everywhere who cannot be escaped. There are mischievous people everywhere who cannot be escaped. There is a disconnect between people who live in rural areas and those who live in urban areas. There is a disconnect between people who live in rural areas and those who live in urban areas. Skip to navigation
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