What is the effect of Helen watching the Wilcoxes in a way that seems "not life but a play"?

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It shows that Helen's character serves as a stand-in for the reader.

It shows that Helen's character serves as a stand-in for the reader. - no response given

It illustrates that while most of the Wilcoxes are normal, Mrs. Wilcox is not.

It illustrates that while most of the Wilcoxes are normal, Mrs. Wilcox is not. - no response given

It introduces the Wilcoxes individually to the reader, who also acts as the audience.

It introduces the Wilcoxes individually to the reader, who also acts as the audience. - not selected, this is the correct answer

It demonstrates Helen's tendency to be a spectator rather than a participant.

It demonstrates Helen's tendency to be a spectator rather than a participant. - incorrect

It shows that the Wilcoxes have an overly dramatic sense of their importance.

Answer 1

It shows that the Wilcoxes have an overly dramatic sense of their importance. - no response given

Answer 2

It demonstrates Helen's tendency to be a spectator rather than a participant.

Answer 3

Correct. Helen watching the Wilcoxes in a way that seems "not life but a play" demonstrates her tendency to observe from a distance rather than fully engage or participate in their lives. This suggests that she sees herself more as an outsider looking in, rather than an active participant in their world.

Answer 4

It introduces the Wilcoxes individually to the reader, who also acts as the audience.

Answer 5

Correct. By watching the Wilcoxes as if they were characters in a play, Helen introduces them individually to the reader, who is also like an audience observing their actions and interactions. This perspective allows the reader to see the Wilcoxes as individual characters with their own traits and personalities.