Question

Which statement accurately analyzes how the author’s choices in using juxtaposition define the narrator’s perspective?(1 point)ResponsesThe description of the old man trying to find logical causes of the noises he hears shows the narrator’s understanding of fearing the unknown.The description of the old man trying to find logical causes of the noises he hears shows the narrator’s understanding of fearing the unknown.The narrator’s sensations of terror and acceptance of death emphasize the narrator’s transition from madness to sanity.The narrator’s sensations of terror and acceptance of death emphasize the narrator’s transition from madness to sanity.The description of the old man being able to feel but not see or hear the narrator highlights the narrator’s determined planning.The description of the old man being able to feel but not see or hear the narrator highlights the narrator’s determined planning.The narrator’s feelings of pity and amusement at the old man’s fear emphasize the narrator’s morbid state of mind.

Answer 1

The statement that most accurately analyzes how the author’s choices in using juxtaposition define the narrator’s perspective is:

"The narrator’s feelings of pity and amusement at the old man’s fear emphasize the narrator’s morbid state of mind."

This choice highlights the contrasting emotions the narrator experiences, showcasing a complex psychological state that reveals both a lack of empathy and an unsettling enjoyment derived from another’s fear, thus defining the narrator's disturbed and morbidly twisted perspective.