Question

What excerpts from "The Storyteller” indicate that the aunt is unaware of her flaws? Select two options.

“An aunt belonging to the children occupied one corner seat, and the further corner seat on the opposite side was occupied by a bachelor who was a stranger to their party, but the small girls and the small boy emphatically occupied the compartment.”
“‘Come over here and listen to a story,’ said the aunt, when the bachelor had looked twice at her and once at the communication cord.”
“‘It’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,’ she said stiffly.
“‘I don’t agree with you,’ said the bachelor.
“‘Perhaps you would like to tell them a story,’ was the aunt’s retort.”
“The aunt suppressed a gasp of admiration.”
“A most improper story to tell to young children! You have undermined the effect of years of careful teaching.”

Answer 1

The two excerpts that indicate the aunt is unaware of her flaws are:

1. “It’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,” she said stiffly.

2. “A most improper story to tell to young children! You have undermined the effect of years of careful teaching.”

These excerpts reflect her belief in her authority and ability to teach children, highlighting her lack of awareness regarding the appropriateness of her own stories and her self-perceived role as a caregiver and teacher.