"Dusk" by H.H. Munro ("Saki") Question Use the passage to answer the question. Analyze the story’s ending. How does the ending affect the story’s theme? (1 point) Responses It makes the story’s theme ambiguous. It makes the story’s theme ambiguous. It introduces an entirely new theme to the story. It introduces an entirely new theme to the story. It reveals the author’s confusion about the theme. It reveals the author’s confusion about the theme. It reinforces a theme that the author established earlier.

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The ending of "Dusk" by H.H. Munro (Saki) is crucial to its thematic development. Analyzing the conclusion, one could argue that "It reinforces a theme that the author established earlier." Throughout the story, themes of deception, social class, and the nature of human behavior are woven into the narrative. The resolution of the plot, which often features a twist or surprise, underscores these themes by revealing the underlying motivations and moral complexities of the characters. Therefore, the ending not only ties back to the established themes but also emphasizes the ironic and often dark commentary Saki provides about society and human nature.