Hi, I am reading this short story in English 11. It's called "How I met my husband"by Alice Monro. Here is a quesion: Why does Alice Monro describe Dr. Peebles as "not perceptive"?

Answer 1

I have not read this story, but between YOUR reading of the story and some of these links, you should be able to figure it out:

http://www.google.com/search?q=alice+munro+%22how+I+met+my+husband%22&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA_en

Be sure you're clear on the meaning of the word "perceptive":

http://www.answers.com/perceptive