In "The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket," why is the narrator jealous of Fujio?

Question

Question 16 options:

A)

Fujio catches a grasshopper, but the narrator has never been able to catch insects.

B)

Fujio loves Kiyoko, but the narrator just lost the love of his life.

C)

Fujio has a lantern, but the narrator's lantern was stolen.

D)

Fujio is living in the moment, but the narrator is just an observer.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: D) Fujio is living in the moment, but the narrator is just an observer.

In "The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket," the narrator feels a sense of jealousy because Fujio is actively engaged and present in the moment, experiencing and embracing the joy of catching the grasshopper and sharing that experience with Kiyoko. In contrast, the narrator finds himself detached and merely observing, which evokes feelings of envy regarding Fujio’s ability to connect with the world around him.