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.

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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.

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The contrast between Framton's expectations before arriving at the country house and his first experiences there reveals the theme that there are mischievous people everywhere who cannot be escaped. Framton arrives with the hope of finding peace and tranquility in the countryside, but he quickly encounters a situation involving deception and misunderstanding, highlighting the unpredictability of human behavior regardless of setting.