Why did Dahl most likely give readers so few details about the pilot's thoughts and emotions? (1 point)

Question

Responses

to help readers imagine life from the perspective of a soldier
to help readers imagine life from the perspective of a soldier

to build suspense around whether the pilot will reach his destination
to build suspense around whether the pilot will reach his destination

to keep the focus on the civilians impacted by the war
to keep the focus on the civilians impacted by the war

to create uncertainty around the true identity of who died in the bombing

Answer 1

The most likely reason Dahl gave readers so few details about the pilot's thoughts and emotions is to build suspense around whether the pilot will reach his destination. By withholding these details, it allows readers to focus on the unfolding events and creates tension regarding the pilot's fate.