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How does Isaac Bashevis Singer develop the main character over the course of “The Day I Got Lost”?

A. Since Professor Shlemiel is unreliable, Singer trusts the reader to understand that Shlemiel is the opposite of the way he describes himself.

B. Professor Shlemiel, the main character, narrates a series of his own mishaps to show that he is a forgetful person.

C. Singer allows the reader to overhear conversations between other characters about the main character, Professor Shlemiel.

D. Singer lets Professor Shlemiel's lines of dialogue be the most important means of characterizing him.

Answer 1

@SmokeyBrown

Answer 2

Personally, I get the strongest impression of answer B by reading the story

Answer 3

are you sure about that smoke ?

Answer 4

Yeah, I'm pretty sure. The professor continues recounting his mishaps throughout the story, and that's where we get the most of his characterization

Answer 5

How does Julian interact with his mother at the beginning of "Everything that Rises Must Converge?"


A. Julian asks her a series of deliberately unkind questions to embarrass her in front of others.


B. Julian agrees with his mother about most things, but disagrees with her to show his independence.

C. Julian helps her, from a sense of obligation, but he treats her rudely at the same time.


D. Julian wishes he could be free of his mother's influence, but doesn't dare oppose her.