Question

Select the correct answer. In the passage, what is the effect of the blending of narrative reflection and storytelling?
A. The beggar is shown to be deserving of Paul's ire.
B. The narrator builds a richer, realistic image of Paul.
C. The narrator believes Paul is cruel and dishonest.
D. The point of view is disjointed between characters.
E. The reader sees that Paul and Theodore are not close.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is letter B, The narrator builds a richer, realistic image of Paul.

Explanation:

Just by reading the excerpt from Theodore Dreiser, you'd be able to tell that he, as a novelist, was trying to build the image of Paul by supporting it with many details.

He wanted the readers to know what kind of person Paul was just by the action he did when he began dropping coins after the blind man sang. He even continued the action which means he wanted to put more coins by allowing the man to continue singing, not only because of charity but because it sounded fun for him.

Thus, just be reading the excerpt, you'd know what Paul's personality was.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is B: The narrator builds a richer, realistic image of Paul.

Explanation:

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