Use the story “The Open Window” by H. H. Munro to answer the question. What does the contrast between Framton’s expectations before arriving to the country house and his first experiences there reveal about the theme of the story? (1 point) Responses Tragedies happen more often in the country than in the city. Tragedies happen more often in the country than in the city. There are mischievous people everywhere who cannot be escaped. There are mischievous people everywhere who cannot be escaped. There is a disconnect between people who live in rural areas and those who live in urban areas. There is a disconnect between people who live in rural areas and those who live in urban areas. Mental peace comes from within, not necessarily from a relaxed setting. Mental peace comes from within, not necessarily from a relaxed setting.

Answer 1

The contrast between Framton’s expectations before arriving at the country house and his first experiences there reveals that there is a disconnect between people who live in rural areas and those who live in urban areas. Framton arrives with the hope of finding tranquility and healing in the countryside, but his encounter with the deceptive and unsettling story told by Vera shatters his expectations. This difference in perception and experience highlights the themes of misunderstanding and the complexities of human nature in both rural and urban settings.