Why is it important that Vera is familiar with the setting and Nuttel is not?
a. Her familiarity allows her to wait by the window for a prearranged signal with her uncle; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity keeps him from noticing it.
b. Her familiarity gives her knowledge and insight into horrible family secrets; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him receive this new information with horror.
c. Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth.
d. Her familiarity allows her to know exactly when her aunt’s family will be returning; Nuttel is surprised by their return.
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The correct answer is:
c. Her familiarity allows her to invent an otherworldly explanation for events she can easily predict; Nuttel’s unfamiliarity makes him believe this as truth.
In "The Open Window," Vera's intimate knowledge of her surroundings enables her to craft a convincing story that manipulates Nuttel, who is unaware of the true nature of the events related to Vera's family. This dynamic highlights the theme of deception and the impact of context on perception.
